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NH Doc: 'Rick runs the Spartathlon'

Thirty-five-year-old Rick van der Burg took on the extreme 246-kilometer Spartathlon race in Greece, an event known for its high dropout rate. His journey from Athens to the statue of King Leonidas in Sparta is the focus of the new documentary Rick rent de Spartathlon.

Rick van der Burg, a 35-year-old resident of Weesp, recently undertook the Spartathlon, a legendary 246-kilometer ultramarathon in Greece. The race, which requires participants to qualify, is notoriously difficult, with only about half of the four hundred entrants typically reaching the finish line at the statue of King Leonidas in Sparta.

The entire experience was captured for the documentary titled Rick rent de Spartathlon, produced by NH Nieuws. The film chronicles his intense journey starting from the Acropolis in Athens, providing viewers with an intimate look at the physical and mental toll of such an extreme athletic challenge. The documentary showcases the athlete's persistence as he attempts to complete the grueling distance and navigate the challenges of one of the world's most demanding running events.

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