Elizabeth Driscoll wins 1st Lady title at World’s most southerly marathon.

Elizabeth Driscoll wins 1st Lady title at World’s most southerly marathon.

Report by Don Hale.

North Wales Road Runner Elizabeth Driscoll finished as the 1st Lady last Sunday at the highly challenging Stanley Marathon on the Falkland Islands and added to her already impressive set of results in other varied races on this most southerly outpost.

To give its official title, the Standard Chartered Bank Stanley Marathon, is widely regarded as one of the most challenging marathon courses, with participants rewarded by magnificent views around the Islands’ capital, Stanley. It is also an AIMS certified event which confirms its position as the World’s most southerly marathon.

Elizabeth, who is an RAF Flight Control Officer, is currently based on the Falkland Islands as part of her duties, and regularly takes part in numerous and varied sporting events. Her other recent successes include winning the Ladies title in three Cape Pembroke Lighthouse parkruns, a Dri-Tri race, and in the Falkland Islands half-marathon.

Her latest victory in this tough full marathon race in just four hours and one minute, was a highly prestigious result, especially considering the challenging terrain, strong winds, and the fact that she has been battling with an injury.

After the race, Elizabeth confirmed: ‘So today was the Stanley Marathon. Hardly any running training as my Achilles has been a bit naughty, so absolutely over the moon to finish 1st lady (again) in 4.01.

‘Very pleased with my time but now gutted that I didn’t knock another minute off, but the last four miles were into about 50-mph winds, and I had nothing left.

‘But chuffed to bits. The trophy was presented by the Governor of the Falklands, and an invite to Government House. I have to contact the bank to sort out my prize! Not a bad day and now for some bubbly!’