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Pom smashes iconic Aus record but tracking furore rears ugly head
Pom smashes iconic Aus record but tracking furore rears ugly head

News.com.au

time3 days ago

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  • News.com.au

Pom smashes iconic Aus record but tracking furore rears ugly head

Earlier this week, English runner William Goodge not only broke the record for the fastest time to run across Australia — he smashed it. The 31-year-old beat Australian Chris Turnbull's previous record by a staggering four days, as he ran from Cottesloe Beach in Perth to Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach in just 35 days. He remarkably completed the 3,952 kilometre journey from west to east 12 days faster than notable Australian Nedd Brockmann did three years ago with roughly 500 people waiting to greet him at the finish line.  Watch the biggest Aussie sports & the best from overseas LIVE on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer. Goodge, who was once a model and semi-professional rugby player, spent 15 hours a day pounding pavement and ran roughly 110km per day on average to break the record. All the while, his more than 250,000 Instagram followers came along for the journey as they scrolled on their phones. The numbers are simply mind-blowing. It is little wonder the Englishman told he has 'been pretty horizontal' in the days since he completed his epic journey. Officially the fastest human to run across Australia. William Goodge. Congratulations to Will, well done to his team, and thank you to everyone that showed up to support the finish. â�¤ï¸�🇦🇰ðŸ�† — Represent (@representclo) May 19, 2025 But Goodge's success is not being widely celebrated among the ultra-running community. Running such vast distances is largely reliant on self-reporting via the data collected on a GPS watch, and some have accused Goodge of fudging his numbers. Fellow English runner William Cockerell voiced concerns about Goodge's heart rate data when he completed his run across the United States of America two years ago. Goodge ran from Huntington Beach in California to New York in 55 days, making him the fastest Englishman to ever do so. He was 13 days shy of American Pete Kostelnick's record, but Cockerell believed Goodge's heart rate was too low for the extreme distances he was running. Cockerell even went to America to follow Goodge during his run, trying to catch him swapping his official GPS watch with different runners and having a rest. The pair then clashed on the side of a road, which made for a fiery YouTube video. Goodge passionately denies the allegations, simply saying 'we had a tracker on, it was on me at all times' after his Australian record. 'People could come cheer me on or come for a run sometimes,' he added. The accusations come not just from Cockerell, however. Fellow British runner Robert Pope, who grew a massive beard in 2016 and recreated Forrest Gump's run, told British newspaper The Times last month that he doubted Goodge, saying his 'heart rate doesn't make sense'. The ABC reported that suspicions were heightened by Strava data on day two of Goodge's run across Australia when followers noticed that he had covered 400 metres in just 23 seconds - 20 seconds faster than South African Wayde van Niekerk's world record set at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Canadian Running Magazine also published that they had picked up that Goodge's data said he ran at faster than 80km/h on occasions. The anomalies could simply have been transmission errors as he ran through remote areas. While the heart rate concerns could be explained by him running slowly, or the fact often he ran with a face covering may helped. Regardless, Goodge has repeatedly denied the allegations against him. 'I've done everything I've ever said I've done,' Goodge told the Australian Financial Review (AFR) before he set off from Perth. 'But I appreciate that there is a higher burden of proof when you say you're going for an actual record.' With his feet up after the run, Goodge instead chose to focus on the positives. His efforts have raised more than $20,000 for the Cancer Council of Australia as well as thousands of dollars for UK charity Macmillan Cancer Support and the American Cancer Society. Goodge lost his mother from non-Hodgkins lymphoma in 2018, and her memory was well and truly on his mind as he made his away across Australia. He lay flowers for her when he arrived at Bondi Beach, and the inspiration for his journey was a family holiday as a primary school aged child. 'I've always loved the country. I came for the first time when I was 11 and went all over the place. After that trip, I'd always bug my parents to move,' Goodge said of Australia. 'I wanted to grow up like an Aussie kid outdoors, everything seems super positive and obviously the weather is pretty good here compared to the UK. 'When I'm intrigued by a place, my way of going and looking at it is running across it or doing a big run within it. So, it seemed like a natural next step and one that I really wanted to do.' Family was also physically part of the whole journey as his father was part of the five member crew that supported Goodge in almost any way possible. 'The only things I do for myself are run every step and wipe my own ass,' he said with a laugh. 'They're literally helping with everything from the moment I wake up to when I go to bed.' Their support was essential particularly in the early stages, with the opening stanza out of Perth and dodging road trains and wildlife across the Nullabor proving most challenging. 'The first nine days were kind of like a revolving nightmare that I couldn't get out of,' Goodge said. 'I couldn't sleep at night because I was in so much pain. 'Obviously when you're not sleeping a lot, and you're going out and pushing hard again, it's relentless and it takes your head into some strange places.' Helping him as well was the support of new-found friends Brockmann and fellow Brit Russell Cook, who boasts 1.2 million Instagram followers under the moniker 'Hardest Geezer' after he ran from the southern most point of Africa to the northern most point. 'Nedd Brockmann is a friend of mine. We'd spoke beforehand and we chatted along the way,' Goodge said. 'It's quite hard to find similar people to yourself when you do cross country, literally across a country, not the traditional way.' Brockmann was one of the first people to comment on Goodge's Instagram post announcing he had broken the record, writing 'incredible my man'. 'You deserve it all mate. What a feat of human endurance, thanks for the daily inspiration and reminding us all we can always do more!! King Goodge!' he continued. Australian comedians Matt Ford and Jack Steele from The Inspired Unemployed also leant a hand by sending Goodge and his team some of their Better Beers for the celebrations. Goodge did not shy away from having a beer and a cigarette across the journey for his mental health and as he needed to consume roughly 7000 calories a day to fuel his body. He sometimes took those down moments as a chance to take aim at his vocal critics on social media, however. 'Keep talking motherf******, keep adding fuel to the fire and I'll make it even more unbelievable,' he wrote in one Instagram post. Another Instagram story was captioned: 'And from all of us at the record down under team, to the nay sayers we sincerely say f*** you.' Goodge insists his main motivation is not fighting his opponents, however. He says he will keep taking on these challenges, with the Berlin and New York marathons, as well as a project in Iceland, in his sights for the remainder of the year, because the finish line feeling is like no other. 'It's an unbelievable feeling because you've been out there for more than a month. Especially when you're in the middle of it, you think it's never going to end,' Goodge said. 'It's definitely a big amount of relief and gratitude to those who helped me. That feeling of crossing the line is like no other I can imagine. 'That's the real reason I keep going back to these things. 'It can only be attained through a huge and physical mental output.'

One of world's most sexually active women rushed to hospital after thinking bedding 583 men in SIX hours was a good idea
One of world's most sexually active women rushed to hospital after thinking bedding 583 men in SIX hours was a good idea

The Sun

time22-05-2025

  • Entertainment
  • The Sun

One of world's most sexually active women rushed to hospital after thinking bedding 583 men in SIX hours was a good idea

ADULT star Annie Knight has been rushed to hospital after bedding a staggering 583 men in just six hours. The attention-seeking Aussie adult content creator - who has dubbed herself " Australia's most sexually active woman" - opened up to Us Weekly about her decision to get medical help after "bleeding" following her sick record-breaking challenge earlier this month. 3 3 3 "I'm not doing very well, I've been bleeding a lot since the challenge," the 28-year-old, who battles endometriosis, admitted. "It was definitely a bit raw down there and I did get a small cut," she added. The controversial OnlyFans star is uncertain whether her condition or the feat is behind the bleeding. "I guess 583 guys in a day isn't that good for your body," she shared in an Instagram story, uploading a selfie in a blue hospital gown reported the Mirror US. "I'll definitely survive but it is quite painful and unpleasant at the moment," she said. Annie, from Queensland's Gold Coast, expressed she was "shocked by how easy" the challenge felt despite the dramatic consequences. The sick and twisted event saw a whopping 2,000 people sign up, with each participant wrapping up in custom condoms and bright pink balaclavas to hide their identity. Expecting only 200, the young Aussie was "absolutely shocked" when more than 500 men turned up. Despite the controversy around her occupation, Annie is not fazed by critics. "People seem to, like, get so uptight about it. At the end of the day, these men just want to have sex. ''God forbid, a man has sex. And I'm providing a service for free," Annie hit back. "It really upsets me when I see people coming after the guys and being so mean about the guys that showed up, because I feel quite protective of them, and so when I see all these negative comments toward them, it really, like, upsets me," she added. Annie claims she slept with 300 people in 2023, and then an astronomical 600 people in 2024. But there is no stopping the controversial content creator, as she now wants to up the total and sleep with 1,000 people in 2025 - which she acknowledges is "quite a bit". The dangers of STIs - and who's most at risk SEXUALLY transmitted infections (STIs) pose significant health risks. Untreated, they can lead to chronic conditions, infertility, increased HIV risk, and even death. Some STIs can also have serious consequences for pregnancy, including stillbirth and neonatal death. Chlamydia and gonorrhoea Untreated chlamydia and gonorrhoea can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in women, potentially causing infertility, ectopic pregnancy, and chronic pelvic pain. In men, they can cause epididymitis (infection of the epididymis). Young people (ages 15-24) are most at risk for both chlamydia and gonorrhoea due to higher rates of partner change and sexual activity. Additionally, those with multiple sex partners, inconsistent condom use, or a history of STIs are also at higher risk. Syphilis Untreated syphilis can lead to late-stage complications affecting the brain, eyes, nerves, heart, and blood vessels, potentially resulting in death. Anyone who's sexually active can get syphilis, but your risk is higher if you have unprotected sex, especially if you have several partners or are a man who has sex with men. HPV High-risk HPV strains can cause cervical cancer, while other strains can lead to genital warts. While nearly all sexually active individuals will experience HPV infection at some point, some groups are at a higher risk of developing HPV-related health issues. These include individuals with weakened immune systems (like those with HIV), men who have sex with men, people with multiple sex partners, and those who become sexually active at a young age. Herpes Herpes can increase the risk of HIV transmission, especially if active sores are present. Individuals most at risk of contracting herpes include women, those with multiple sexual partners, men who have sex with men, individuals with a history of other STIs, and people who are immunocompromised. Women are particularly susceptible due to the virus's potential for easier transmission from men to women. HIV HIV is a life-long infection that can progress to AIDS if not treated. Individuals most at risk of HIV infection include men who have sex with men, Black African people, and heterosexuals. Other risk factors include a history of other STIs, injecting drug use, multiple sexual partners, and unsafe medical procedures in countries with weaker HIV screening. Other adult actresses Bonnie Blue and rival Lily Phillips similarly set out to bed a shocking 1,000 blokes in a single day. Sick Bonnie boasted of bedding 1,057 men within 24 hours back in January - and is now secretly filming a new C4 show following the shocking challenge - while Lily hit a top score of 101 men in one day. 24-year-old Lily has since made ''disgusting'' claims that the world would be a 'better place' if more people were like her. Not only this, but Lily also admitted to being ''so stupid'' and claimed that she has ''no passion for anything else other than s******g''. Revealing all on a recent episode of The Twins Pod, the influencer, who has become one of the most controversial women in the UK, claimed that she thinks about sex ''every 10 minutes''. Opening up to The Hodgetwins, an American stand-up comedy duo consisting of twin brothers Keith and Kevin Hodge, Lily admitted: 'I've always had a really high sex drive. 'Honestly when I was about 15/16, I talked a lot more about sex than all my friends. 'Everything was about sex, I've just always been like that. banked over £2million thanks to her career.

Hunky athlete raced up and down iconic national park mountain... then his Strava tracker got him in BIG trouble
Hunky athlete raced up and down iconic national park mountain... then his Strava tracker got him in BIG trouble

Daily Mail​

time20-05-2025

  • Daily Mail​

Hunky athlete raced up and down iconic national park mountain... then his Strava tracker got him in BIG trouble

A breathtaking ascent, followed by a lightning-fast descent, ended not in glory but in a courtroom for a well-known North Face-sponsored ultrarunner. Michelino Sunseri, 32, a professional mountain runner, completed a blistering, record-setting, round-trip of Wyoming 's Grand Teton on September 2, 2024, finishing the grueling 13.2-mile route in just two hours, 50 minutes, and 50 seconds. But, shortly after crossing the finish line, his triumph unraveled - not due to injury, but because of a small off-trail shortcut captured by his Strava GPS tracker. The single switchback cut, a violation of National Park Service rules, landed Sunseri in legal hot water and cost him official recognition for what would have been a new fastest known time. According to park officials, the infraction occurred during his record-breaking descent, when Sunseri deviated from the designated trail by cutting across a switchback - a maneuver intended to save seconds but prohibited to prevent erosion in the fragile alpine environment. The detour was logged on his GPS watch and uploaded to Strava - a social fitness platform used by runners, cyclists, and hikers - effectively documenting his own violation. Grand Teton National Park rangers later cited the Idaho native for 'traveling off designated trails,' a federal petty offense. Prosecutors offered him a misdemeanor guilty plea for the citation, which carries up to six months in jail and a $5,000 fine. However, Sunseri pleaded not guilty and was set to appear in court on Tuesday to contest the charge, WyoFile reported. Earlier this spring, attorneys representing the park offered Sunseri a five-year ban from Grand Teton as part of a settlement. But he declined. 'Definitely not,' he told SFGATE in February. 'That's crazy.' He also proposed volunteer trail work and soil rehabilitation as alternatives, but the park reportedly rejected those offers. 'I'm feeling a little confused that this is even happening,' Sunseri said. Yet, the fallout following his record-setting run was swift. rejected his submission, citing the off-trail violation and affirming its commitment to park rules. 'Any future attempts to cut switchbacks will result in complete rejection,' the site now states. The North Face, which sponsors the self-proclaimed 'mountain ninja,' deleted a post congratulating him on achieving an 'impossible dream,' though he remains sponsored. The experienced trail runner argues he followed the path used by six of the last seven record holders: an old climber's trail described as 'a hard-packed, well-traveled and historically significant trail below the mouth of Garnet Canyon.' Sunseri has also contended that the NPS' enforcement rests on two small, poorly visible signs - one 'hidden in sagebrush' and the other 'behind a pine tree' - according to a petition started by friend Connor Burkesmith. 'Despite consistent public use of the trail over the last three decades, no one else was prosecuted,' the petition reads. The petition, calling for charges to be dropped, has since garnered over 2,000 signatures. 'It is frankly ridiculous that the NPS is hanging a criminal charge over his head,' one supporter wrote. But not all are sympathetic, some environmental advocates and trail runners insist that rules are there for a reason. 'It was a very public violation of NPS regulations, shared in such a public way by this influencer and sponsored athlete in association with his effort to achieve the fastest known time goal,' Grand Teton spokesperson Emily Davis said. What could have been a career-defining achievement has instead become a cautionary tale for the ultrarunner. 'I don't think I'd wish this on my worst enemy,' he told SFGATE. 'I'm being prosecuted by the federal government for trail running. I don't stand by that anymore, no.'

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