Environmental advocacy and athleticism: Fernanda Maciel uses ultrarunning to break records and create positive change Fernanda Maciel has redefined the limits of human endurance once again by setting the Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the highest peak in Oceania, Carstensz Pyramid, also known as Puncak Jaya, located in Indonesia. The record-breaking ascent and descent was completed in just 1 hour 48 minutes and is the fifth summit in her Seven Summit ascent quest. The Brazilian ultrarunner’s swift ascent and descent over steep limestone rock walls places her in an elite league of athletes pushing the boundaries on the Seven Summits. Brazilian ultrarunner Fernanda Maciel sets new Fastest Known Time (FKT) on Oceania's highest peak, Carstensz Pyramid, completing the round trip from B...
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Fernanda Maciel scaled continent's highest peak in record 6h 40m time Brazilian ultrarunner Fernanda Maciel made history on Christmas Eve, 2022 when she scaled one of the legendary 'Seven Summits' in world-record time in the hostile environment of Antarctica – outpacing all known previous climbers with what is believed to be the summit's first running ascent - then launched the dicey descent with barely moments to catch her breath. Fernanda Maciel is seen during the project 7 Summits in the Antarctica on December 20, 2022. Photo: Jordan Manoukian / Red Bull Content Pool Mount Vinson normally requires a minimum of five to seven days to climb via mountaineering or ski mountaineering, but Maciel was determined to ascend by running - an unprecedented attempt. A native of Minas Ger...
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