Congratulations to Jasmin Paris on Completing the Barkley Marathons Race
- Submitted by: Jeremy Balfour, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 26 March 2024
- Motion reference: S6M-12645
That the Parliament congratulates Jasmin Paris, from Midlothian, on being the first woman to finish the Barkley Marathons in Tennessee; notes that it is one of the world’s hardest ultramarathons, at 100 miles long with 60,000 feet of climb and descent; understands that Jasmin ran for 59 hours, 58 minutes and 21 seconds, which is just over one minute and 39 seconds below the 60-hour cut-off time; further understands that only 20 people have ever completed this race within 60 hours; believes that Jasmin’s contribution to the sport is outstanding, and wishes her continued success in future.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Stephanie Callaghan, Jackson Carlaw, Foysol Choudhury, Sharon Dowey, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Pam Gosal, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Bill Kidd, Douglas Lumsden, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle