Tiraspol, August, 7. /Novosti Pridnestrovya/. On September 1-2, in honor of Republic Day, the Pridnestrovian athlete Yevgeny Borsch aims to set a new record: to run through all areas of Pridnestrovie (more than 200 km) in one day.
According to the athlete, it is planned that professional runners and racing fans from Pridnestrovie will reach this distance with him.
“This ultramarathon race will decorate the main holiday of the country and become a symbol of the limitless human opportunities and resilience of our republic. The event will serve as an impulse to popularize running and a healthy lifestyle in Pridnestrovie, all the more so everyone will be able to become a part of this sports festival and run part of the distance with me,” Yevgeny Borsch said.
Note that Yevgeny Borsch is the holder of Ironman title. In 2017, he completed the triathlon in 11 hours 25 minutes: a 3.86 km swim, a 180.25 km bicycle ride on the highway, and a 42.195 km marathon. Also, the athlete is a multiple participant in international orienteering, triathlon, marathon and ultramarathon competitions.
