Ayojan Stojanovich

Ayojan Stojanovich, 44, Nish, Serbia-Montenegro

Ayojan ran the race of his life last year, finishing third in a personal best of 44 days,13 hours, averaging 69.56 miles(111.95 km) per day. He was the surprise winner in 2005, running to the fastest first time performance in race history,(46 days, 10 hours), while exuding strength and vigor from start to finish. He has completed over 20 ultras and five multidays in 17 years of running. His bests include 700 miles in 11 days,9 hours in 1999 and 627 miles for ten days in 2000. He has run 100 km in 8 hours and the marathon in 2:48.