Marathon of Bravery: Runner Pulled from Race Amidst Death Threats

British runner Sarah Porter was withdrawn from the Montane Winter Spine Challenger South ultramarathon following serious death threats against her life, allegedly linked to her humanitarian work for Afghan women. Porter was forced to leave the race when she was about a third of the way through the difficult 108-mile challenge.

According to race organizers, the decision to remove Porter was based on safety considerations after consulting with Porter's security team and law enforcement authorities. Porter uses her nonprofit, InspiredMinds!, to employ artificial intelligence for humanitarian purposes, which has previously attracted negative attention and threats.

Despite feeling a deep sense of disappointment, Porter remains resolute in her commitment to her charity work and future races. Her fundraising continues on GoFundMe, while the Montane Winter Spine race proceeds with participants bracing severe weather conditions from Storm Goretti.