Ireland-based ultrarunner dies after being hit by car while running

Austrian-born ultra runner Thomas Bubendorfer 52 years old, well known in Irish running circles and blogs. Garbage Marathon Runner’s Diary, He died after being hit by a car while running in Madrid last week. his wife, niam swan, confirmed his death on social media. “My beloved husband, Thomas Bubendorfer, was killed by a car while running in Madrid. We have been married for 25 years, had four children and are still very much in love. There are no words,” Swann said.

An accomplished athlete who worked as a computer programmer, ran many marathons and ultras, and competed in the IAU 24 Hours World Championships in 2017 and 2015, Bubendorfer also completed the infamous 246K Sparathlon in 2015. . We detail his journey to complete a sub-3 hour marathon and how he discovered his love and skill for running ultra-distance.

world champion ultra runner Camille Heron He expressed his condolences to Bubendorfer’s family on Twitter, adding:He commented on my post about the Spartathlon a week ago. I dedicate this year’s race to him. “