How an Old Farmer Outsmarted the Fastest Runners in the World

In 1983, Cliff Young, a 61-year-old Aussie potato farmer, entered the world's longest, most gruelling, and most dangerous ultramarathon, having never run an ultramarathon before in his life. What happened in this race changed the way ultramarathons were run forever. Long Shots is a series of narrated biopics about remarkable people and their unique footprint on the world. Designed to be watched on a TV or listened as a podcast. 0:00 - Intro 0:39 - Story _______________________________________ BASED ON A TRUE STORY This video is a dramatised interpretation of real events. While the core of the story is based on true events, certain timelines, dialogues, characters and facts have been modified for dramatic purposes. The portrayal in this video is a blend of fact and fiction, intended for entertainment. It should not be taken as an exact historical record. COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER The content used in this video is either owned, licensed, or used in accordance with fair use guidelines. If you are the copyright owner or represent the copyright owner of any material used in this video and have concerns about its use, please contact us at [email protected]. Please be advised that in the event that a copyright claim is made in bad faith or without proper consideration of fair use provisions, the claimant may be held responsible for any damages, including but not limited to legal fees and lost revenue, resulting from restrictions placed on this video and/or YouTube channel.