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Could she break the world record? Ultramarathonrunner Torill Fonn

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Torill Fonn has just finnished the 48-hour ultramarathon

Torill Fonn has just finnished the 48-hour ultramarathon Source: Inger Scully

The Norwegian Swedish Torill Fonn came to Canberra. Her goal was to beat the world record in Ultramarathon, 48 hours. SBS met her on Friday, Saturday and Sunday -- when the marathon was over. She did not break the world record of 397 km 105 meter, but she kept going, even though her legs and hips were playing up. She run 305 km and came 2:nd in the women´s marathon in Canberra last weekend.

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The Norwegian Swedish Torill Fonn came to Canberra. Her goal was to beat the world record in Ultramarathon, 48 hours. SBS met her on Friday, Saturday and Sunday -- when the marathon was over. She did not break the world record of 397 km 105 meter, but she kept going, even though her legs and hips were playing up. She run 305 km and came 2:nd in the women´s marathon in Canberra last weekend.