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Freetrail’s UTMB Preview

24 August 2022

Lots of articles abound highlighting the top runners and their chances at the big race at this year’s UTMB events. In this one Liam Tryon dives into some fascinating numbers I’ve not seen before. Tables! Stats!

  • Who has a chance for “the double” (Western States and UTMB in one year).
  • Why going out too fast early in the race can lead to disaster.
  • A look at the historical French dominance at UTMB.

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