Paul Holborn

Paul Holborn
Personal information
NationalityBritish
OccupationMarathon runner
Sport
SportMarathon running

Paul Holborn is a British marathon runner who won the men's title at the World Marathon Challenge in 2025.[1]

Early life and sporting background

Holborn grew up in the United Kingdom and developed an early interest in sports including football, tennis and boxing.[2] He pursued a professional boxing career until the age of 27 before spending several years away from competitive sport.[3]

Marathon running

Holborn began training specifically for the World Marathon Challenge after deciding to undertake the seven-marathon challenge.[4] During his preparation, he completed his first marathon in San Antonio.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Brit wins men's seven marathons in seven continents challenge". BBC. 2025-04-11.
  2. ↑ "National Schools Championships 1999". England Boxing. Retrieved 2026-08-13.
  3. ↑ "Paul Holborn". North Pole Marathon. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
  4. ↑ Gomez, Stephanie Serna, Misael Gomez, Valerie (2025-02-28). "San Antonio resident wins World Marathon Challenge". KSAT. Retrieved 2026-08-13.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. ↑ "Lists of competitors and race results". worldmarathonchallenge.com. Retrieved 2026-08-13.