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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Daniel Cartica (6) begins his first of seven marathons on seven continents in a week. Cartica, a Naval ROTC instructor at the University, completed the World Marathon Challenge on Jan. 29, setting a new WMC record of 3:32:25 per marathon.

7 Marathons, 7 Continents, 7 Days: Through pain and fatigue, a Northwestern Naval ROTC instructor completes global journey

February 7, 2016

As he trekked along the Dubai beachfront, Daniel Cartica was exhausted. Less than a week earlier, the Marine Corps captain had run a marathon through Union Glacier, Antarctica. The day after, he ran...

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