80-thousand joggers and walkers take part in the annual city2surf
Sydney's streets surged with energy today, as an estimated 80-thousand joggers and walkers took part in the annual city2surf. The 14-kilometre fun run from Hyde Park to Bondi beach, saw hundreds don a wonder woman costume in a successful attempt at a world record.
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00:00 It began under grey skies, but the mood was anything but gloomy on the dash to the beach.
00:07 I think it's perfect.
00:08 You've got a little bit of cloud cover so it's not too hot.
00:11 Yeah, it's fantastic.
00:12 You've just got to get out there, rain, hail or shine, do your runs, because you never
00:15 know what you get on the day.
00:16 They were the city to surf legends who've been doing it since its 1971 inception.
00:21 I work outdoors in construction, so basically I keep myself fit that way during the year.
00:25 And those making their debut.
00:27 I'm pumped.
00:28 He's just trying to keep up with this young fella, this is his first city to surf.
00:31 We're feeling very good because I'm really excited.
00:33 Go Cows!
00:34 The costumes ranged from the practical to the comical.
00:41 A world record attempt claimed a success, with the largest ever gathering of people
00:46 dressed as Wonder Woman.
00:49 Costume or not, conquering Heartbreak Hill is an achievement in itself.
00:53 Thank you very much for stopping me and letting me get my breath back.
00:56 I'm going to try and get to the top of the hill, but it's like a sauna in here.
00:59 It's terrible.
01:00 With the toughest leg of the run behind them, a clear winner emerged.
01:05 Ed Goddard coming in first for the men with a time of 41 minutes and 30 seconds.
01:11 And Niamh Allen winning the women's at 47 minutes and 29 seconds.
01:15 I came fifth last year, so the aim was just to get 4/3 of a second, and to get first is
01:21 incredible.
01:22 After years of COVID disruption, this event is now back at pre-pandemic numbers.
01:27 And it's a huge event on the fundraising calendar.
01:30 The aim is to make $3 million for more than 400 charities.
01:36 Raising awareness and heart rates for a good cause.
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