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The grueling 135-mile journey of a 66-year-old runner through one of the hottest places on Earth

Dorany Pineda, Ty O'Neil And John Locher

Associated Press Published: July 17, 2025 at 9:01 AM Tags: Climate , Tony Wolf , Megan Dell , Danny Westergaard , environment , Jennifer Drain , Science Full Screen 1 / 16 Previous photo Next photo Danny Westergaard, left, runs with pacing help from daughter Madison Westergaard as the sun rises during the Badwater 135 Ultramarathon, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in Death Valley National Park, Calif. (AP Photo/John Locher) Danny Westergaard reacts while taking a break around the 24-hour mark during the Badwater 135 Ultramarathon, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in Death Valley National Park, Calif.

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