Oliver Narbett

Oliver Narbett (born 5 March 1989 in Birmingham, UK) is a British ultrarunner. He currently holds the Guinness World Record for the "Fastest marathon dressed as a Morris dancer (male)".[1] He has completed over 146 marathon distance or greater events, traversing a variety of terrains including road, alpine mountain trail, desert, frozen lake, snow-covered mountains, desert mountains, moorland, and fell land.

Oliver Narbett
Oliver Narbett
Born (1989-03-05) March 5, 1989
Birmingham, UK
Occupation(s)Ultrarunner, Marathon Runner
Known forRunning over 146 marathon distance or greater events, Guinness World Record for Fastest marathon dressed as a Morris dancer
RelativesJon Narbett (uncle), Roger Narbett (father)

Career

Narbett is a member of the 100 Marathon Club,[2] a club exists to promote marathon running and to celebrate the achievement of people who run 100 or more marathons. He has participated in several notable races[3] such as:

  • Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc - A prestigious ultramarathon that takes place in the Mont Blanc region of the Alps.
  • Marathon Des Sables - A multi-stage race in the Sahara Desert.
  • Istria 100
  • Kullamannen
  • Oman by UTMB
  • Trail Verbier St Bernard
  • Eiger Ultra Trail

Additionally, he has traversed UK national parks, including the Brecon Beacons[4] and the Lake District.[5]

Achievements

In addition to his numerous marathon and ultramarathon completions, Narbett holds the Guinness World Record for the "Fastest marathon dressed as a Morris dancer (male)" with a time of 03:48:28.

Personal Life

Oliver's uncle is former footballer Jon Narbett and his father is the former England football team chef and UK national chef of the year, Roger Narbett.[6]

References
  1. https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2023/9/elite-runner-tigst-assefa-smashes-marathon-record-all-the-records-broken-during-758848#:~:text=Oliver%20Narbett%3A%20Fastest%20marathon%20dressed,)%20%2D%2003%3A48%3A28
  2. https://www.100marathonclub.org.uk/contents/493-member-totals
  3. https://utmb.world/runner/2426999.oliver.narbett
  4. https://utmb.world/utmb-index/races/16677.beaconswayultrabeaconswayultra.2021
  5. "Oliver NARBETT - His Trail results and UTMB® Index". utmb.world. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  6. https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/8166945.good-luck-to-rooney-and-the-lads-from-the-man-who-cooked-for-england/
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