B.C. man is first Canadian to conquer Barkley Marathons

An infamous 160-km race in a dense forest, with elevated terrain and odd customs, has eluded many runners. But this year, Ihor Verys became the first Canadian to complete, and win, the race. 'The body achieves what the mind believes,' he said of the win.

B.C. man is first Canadian to conquer Barkley Marathons
A man in dark clothes and a blue vest is holding up one side of a Ukrainian flag. On the other side is a man in dark clothing, who is also holding up a smaller Canadian flag.

An infamous 160-km race in a dense forest, with elevated terrain and odd customs, has eluded many runners. But this year, Ihor Verys became the first Canadian to complete, and win, the race. 'The body achieves what the mind believes,' he said of the win.