Lizzy Hawker

Elizabeth Hawker
Personal information
NationalityBritish
Born (1976-03-10) 10 March 1976 (age 48)[1]
Years active2005–present
Websitelizzyhawker.com
Sport
CountryUnited Kingdom
SportRunning
Medal record
Ultramarathon
Representing  United Kingdom
IAU 100 km World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2006 Misari Regatta 100 km
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Gibraltar 100 km
Updated on 2 May 2015

Elizabeth Hawker (born 10 March 1976) is a British endurance athlete.[2] Her career highlights include five wins at the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB), as well as the 2006 IAU 100 km World Championships. She is a former world record-holder at the 24 hour distance. She has also worked as an oceanographer and climate change researcher.[3]

  1. ^ "Athlete profile for Elizabeth Hawker - iaaf.org". iaaf.org.
  2. ^ Ed Douglas. "Queen of the mountains". The Guardian.
  3. ^ Hawker, Lizzy (2015). Runner: A short story about a long run. London: Aurum Press Ltd. ISBN 978-1781311479.