UTMB OCC 2022

OCC is the “shorter Swiss version” running from Orsiéres via Champex to Chamonix. 1,200 runners embarked on the 56 Kilometer race with 3,500 meters of elevation gain. The race started Thursday 25th of August at 8:15am.

This year’s OCC was clearly the ‘Spanish Show’ with the top 2 spots for the women and men going to Spanish runners.

Here are the top three women:

1. Sheila AVILÉS CASTAÑO – Spain – 06:10:16
2. Núria GIL CLAPERA – Spain – 06:16:03
3. Dani MORENO – USA – 06:17:05

Yes, Dani Moreno is the first American who’s made it onto a podium at the 2022 UTMB events. Amazing performance, congrats!

And the top three men:

1. Manuel MERILLAS – Spain – 05:18:29
2. Antonio MARTÍNEZ PÉREZ – Spain – 05:21:01
3. Robbie SIMPSON – Great Britain – 05:24:00

Top American man was Justin GRUNEWALD in 12th and in 05:56:08.

Full results can be found here.