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#14 - Samantha Gash - Ultra-Endurance Running & Social Change with Samantha Gash
In 2010, Samantha Gash made history as the first woman and youngest person to complete the Four Deserts Grand Slam, running 4 x 250km ultramarathons across some of the world’s toughest deserts (Atacama, Gobi, Sahara, Antarctic). Her journey was captured in the 2013 film Desert Runners. 🏜️🏆
Beyond her running achievements, Samantha has led impactful campaigns like Run India and Freedom Runners, linking endurance running with social change. Her efforts have raised awareness and funds for issues like access to education and feminine hygiene in Sub-Saharan Africa. In this episode, we explore Samantha’s ultra-running journey and her work in female empowerment and humanitarian efforts. 🌍💪
Key Topics:
- Completing the Four Deserts Grand Slam
Samantha Gash, Four Deserts Grand Slam, Ultra-endurance running, Run India, Female empowerment, Social change through running, Humanitarian ultrarunner, Barriers to education, Freedom Runners, Running for a cause
#2WorldsCollidePodcast #SamanthaGash #UltramarathonRunner #RunIndia #FemaleEmpowerment #FourDesertsGrandSlam #EnduranceAthlete #SocialChange #RunningForEducation #HumanitarianRunning #PodcastAustralia #LinkInBio #DesertRunners #FemaleLeaders
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By Sam BamfordIn 2010, Samantha Gash made history as the first woman and youngest person to complete the Four Deserts Grand Slam, running 4 x 250km ultramarathons across some of the world’s toughest deserts (Atacama, Gobi, Sahara, Antarctic). Her journey was captured in the 2013 film Desert Runners. 🏜️🏆
Beyond her running achievements, Samantha has led impactful campaigns like Run India and Freedom Runners, linking endurance running with social change. Her efforts have raised awareness and funds for issues like access to education and feminine hygiene in Sub-Saharan Africa. In this episode, we explore Samantha’s ultra-running journey and her work in female empowerment and humanitarian efforts. 🌍💪
Key Topics:
- Completing the Four Deserts Grand Slam
Samantha Gash, Four Deserts Grand Slam, Ultra-endurance running, Run India, Female empowerment, Social change through running, Humanitarian ultrarunner, Barriers to education, Freedom Runners, Running for a cause
#2WorldsCollidePodcast #SamanthaGash #UltramarathonRunner #RunIndia #FemaleEmpowerment #FourDesertsGrandSlam #EnduranceAthlete #SocialChange #RunningForEducation #HumanitarianRunning #PodcastAustralia #LinkInBio #DesertRunners #FemaleLeaders