When a 61-year-old potato and sheep farmer from regional Victoria lined up for the 1983 Ultramarathon, the athletic world didn't know what to think. Wearing overalls and gumboots, Cliff Young certainly didn't look the part. But as the race got underway, Cliff's opponents realised they were up against a very serious competitor.

<p>When a 61-year-old potato and sheep farmer from regional Victoria lined up for the 1983 Ultramarathon, the athletic world didn't know what to think. Wearing overalls and gumboots, Cliff Young certainly didn't look the part. But as the race got underway, Cliff's opponents realised they were up against a very serious competitor.</p>

Join Tony Armstrong on a trip through the annals of sports history to uncover some of the most extraordinary, untold tales that will captivate, surprise, and inspire. From footy to Formula 1, this is the show that celebrates the winners, losers, and the weird stuff between.

<p>Join Tony Armstrong on a trip through the annals of sports history to uncover some of the most extraordinary, untold tales that will captivate, surprise, and inspire. From footy to Formula 1, this is the show that celebrates the winners, losers, and the weird stuff between.</p>

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Cliff Young: From Sheep Farmer to Sports Icon

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