First woman in Manx history to run Raad-ny-Foillan

Nikki Arthur completes 100-mile course in less than 24 hours

Manx History has been made in the world of extreme running.

Nikki Arthur has become the first woman on the Island to run the 100 miles of the Raad-ny-Foillan in less than 24 hours. 

It was third-time-lucky for the athlete, who had tried and failed to complete the challenge twice before.

This time she smashed the course, crossing the finish line on Douglas promenade in 23 hours 28 minutes on 1 August.

Nikki spoke to Rhian Evans: