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Specialized in ultramarathon, Odile Hochard, blind has beaten the feminine world record.
 
This week end, during the event of the 24 hours of Puttelange at the Lacs(57), Odile did not stopped running despite a very unfavorable weather conditions. She left on Saturday June 28th at  15 h, and as encountered very difficult weather including strong rain and thunderstorms.  But despite all of that, at arrival, the meter displayed 161.3 kms for Odile finishing first of her feminine category and second of the race.
 
Incredible outcome for Odile ! Her certification will come in the coming days after having received all of the necessary documents for validation of this record.

Nathalie Cuny, who is visually impaired, recently became the record holder in the discipline, running 150 kms in the 24-hour race in Nice on May 16th and 17th.
Odile Hochard, who is partially-sighted, has also decided to enter the race.
Both will be taking part in the 24-hour race at Putelange-aux-Lacs (Moselle department) on June 28th, and Odile hopes to outrun Nathalie, her rival from the Alpes-Maritimes.
150 kms in 24 hours : will she manage it ? Watch this space….