Norwegian Stian Engermond UTMB of several carats prevails in the OCC and revalidates the victory achieved in 2019. south african Tony McCann Sets the pace in the women’s race and wins in her third participation.
The 55 kilometer and 3,500 meter positive altitude OCC (Orcières-Champex-Chamonix) covers the spectacular Swiss Val d’Entremont, adorned by glaciers and torrential rains, passing through the French slope through Catogne. As in recent years, the race featured a start line with some of the best Skyrace riders of Moment. names like Stian Engermond , Nadir Maguet, Bart Przedwojewski , Rob Simpson, Lucille Germain, Caitlin Fielder, Miao Yao, Katie Shaide, Rachel Drake, Nuria Gill and Anna Comet Among others, this edition made a list of favourites.
As expected, the race was very close and the struggle for victory was going on at a high pace from the start. Chinese tao luo And yusheng guan The Norwegian takes the initiative during the first half of the race. Stian Engermond It took the lead only on reaching the Col de la Balme. guan He didn’t let go of his hand and was left behind for a few seconds francesco pappi Whereas Rob Simpson, Antonio Martinez And yashurun small He has played the third drawer of the podium in the last kilometer.
engermund The winner of the test in 2019, claimed his position as the favorite and his knowledge of the terrain to win again in 4:42:40. Italian francesco pappi was second, while Valencian Anthony Martinez He really slayed on a great platform.
south african Tony McCann She has been the great dominator of the female race. The adidas Terex team runner has had to contend with runners like Miao Yao, Ellie McLaughlin, Katie Shaide one of two Rachel Drake , The difference widens as the kilometers go by McCann He was chasing his pursuers, to such an extent that he crossed the finish line alone time of 5:18:21 , American Katie Skyde Winner of UTMB 2022, was second with Chinese miao yao Shutting down the women’s forum.
Text: Albert Torrent – Altres Catalunya