German ultramarathon runner Arda Saatçi completed a 604.6-kilometre run from Death Valley to Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles after more than 123 hours on the road.
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Starting at Badwater Basin, the lowest point in the United States, Saatçi crossed desert roads, highways and sections of historic Route 66 before reaching the Pacific coast on May 10. The challenge took place in extreme heat, with temperatures nearing 40°C.
During the run, Saatçi faced dehydration, sleep deprivation and hallucinations, forcing him to take a medical break on the third day.
He continued the challenge despite missing his original target of completing the route within 96 hours.
