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Lithuanian Ultrarunner Chases Unthinkable 200-Mile Feat in 24 Hours
1 Aug
Summary
- Aleksandr Sorokin holds numerous ultrarunning world records
- Came within 1.4 miles of 200-mile mark in 24 hours in 2022
- Continues training to break 200-mile barrier in 24-hour race
As of August 1st, 2025, Lithuanian ultrarunner Aleksandr Sorokin, 44, is making waves in the world of endurance sports by pursuing an unthinkable feat: breaking the 200-mile barrier in a 24-hour race. Sorokin, who only began running at the age of 31 to lose weight, has since become a dominant force in the ultrarunning scene, holding numerous world records.
In 2022, Sorokin came tantalizingly close to the 200-mile mark, setting a world record of 198.6 miles in a 24-hour race. Now, he is training harder than ever, with a Strava profile that shows him maintaining a blistering pace of 5:46 per mile during a recent 20-mile training run. Sorokin's dedication and unwavering determination have made him a true inspiration in the sport.
According to Sorokin, the 24-hour run is one of his primary focuses, and he believes that "200 miles is not a limit." With the convergence of science, technology, and increased monetary incentives in the sport, experts predict that Sorokin and other elite ultrarunners will continue to push the boundaries of human endurance, potentially reaching distances of 210 or even 220 miles in a single day.
