Ida-Sophie Smashes FKT on Sella Ronda, Italy

German superstar athlete Ida-Sophie Hegemann completed the Sella Ronda loop in the Dolomites in a new FKT time of 05:03:01. From her Instagram:

I had already planned to run the Sella Ronda record (FKT = fastest known time) last year, but this year it fit perfectly into my training before the next races. The nutrition was good and I carried everything with me, just like in a race. Except for a few more gels and fluids, because I ran unsupported.

More on the route from FKT.com:

This is the trail run variant of the classic ski tour around the Sella Massif. The trail runs through the towns of Selva, Corvara, Arabba and close to Canazei allowing to start in any of these villages. Best of all, it’s a Marathon distance !

I’m sharing this effort here not just because it’s in a stunningly beautiful area of the Alps but also because Ida-Sophie is one of the few athletes who puts an FKT attempt regularly into her calendar. During the pandemic a few years ago – when races were cancelled – we had this moment when many of the top athletes were all chasing FKT routes, which made for a fun and unique time in our sport. This has largely stopped with very few athletes still making this a regular part of their year. Ida-Sophie still does – and for that, and for the new Sella Ronda FKT and massive kudos!