In 2019, Jacqui Bell made history as the youngest person to complete an ultra marathon on all seven continents. This followed her 2018 achievement of becoming the youngest female to complete Racing the Planet’s 4 Deserts Grand Slam, a grueling challenge involving 250 kilometres of running across some of the harshest landscapes on Earth… the hottest in Africa’s Namib Desert, the windiest in Mongolia’s Gobi Desert, the driest in Chile’s Atacama Desert, and the coldest in Antarctica.
Jacqui’s journey has taken her through thousands of kilometres of unforgiving terrain. She’s resilient, determined, and fearless, embodying the spirit of endurance and tenacity. Her story is all about pushing through every obstacle in her way. With a wealth of experience and hard-earned lessons, Jacqui is passionate about helping others take on challenges they once thought were impossible.
To date, she’s completed over 10 multi-stage ultra marathons, including her most recent feat at the Wadi Rum Ultra in Jordan. Beyond her running achievements, Jacqui is a dedicated mental health advocate, having raised over $25,000 for The White Cloud Foundation, which supports mental health initiatives.