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The 170km race is won by Eion Keith and Kaori Niwa, while eight of the top 15 spots in the 50km go to Omani athletes
The 170km race is won by Eion Keith and Kaori Niwa, while eight of the top 15 spots in the 50km go to Omani athletes
There will be three distances at the race in Sichuan – 120km, 60km and 30km – as the brand shows confidence in the appetite of the Chinese market.
There will be three distances at the race in Sichuan – 120km, 60km and 30km – as the brand shows confidence in the appetite of the Chinese market.
The event takes place this weekend over three distances – 50km, 130km and 170km.
The event takes place this weekend over three distances – 50km, 130km and 170km.
The influential commentator says races in China need to come up with something unique to compete in a crowded market place.
The influential commentator says races in China need to come up with something unique to compete in a crowded market place.
Chinese athlete’s talent spotted at just 10 years old and he has not looked back, winning swimming medals before changing to triathlon.
Chinese athlete’s talent spotted at just 10 years old and he has not looked back, winning swimming medals before changing to triathlon.
Multi-day races are new to China, so there was a ‘mixed bag of abilities’ in the local riders
Multi-day races are new to China, so there was a ‘mixed bag of abilities’ in the local riders
The steeplechase champion is considered modest and hard working by those who know her.
The steeplechase champion is considered modest and hard working by those who know her.
The Chinese arrive in Chamonix with high expectations, but leave winless and full of new learning, ready to take on the famous races next year
The Chinese arrive in Chamonix with high expectations, but leave winless and full of new learning, ready to take on the famous races next year
Another race added to the list of Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc branded events as the total rises to five, including the original in Chamonix.
Another race added to the list of Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc branded events as the total rises to five, including the original in Chamonix.
Liang Jing is as hard as nails, and loves to drag his opponents into the pain cave and outlast them all, says UTMB TV live commentator
Liang Jing is as hard as nails, and loves to drag his opponents into the pain cave and outlast them all, says UTMB TV live commentator
Chinese runners are taking part in a range of races – the UTMB, the OCC and the CCC – and this year, they don’t have surprise on their side.
Chinese runners are taking part in a range of races – the UTMB, the OCC and the CCC – and this year, they don’t have surprise on their side.
Huang Zhouwen is one of very few free solo climbers in China, who is focused and picks challenging but beautiful routes.
Huang Zhouwen is one of very few free solo climbers in China, who is focused and picks challenging but beautiful routes.
There are countless kilometres of claustrophobia-inducing underground caves in Yunnan, full of bats and home to a newly discovered species of fungus.
There are countless kilometres of claustrophobia-inducing underground caves in Yunnan, full of bats and home to a newly discovered species of fungus.
Born without fingers on his left hand, Brett Hillier didn’t let his handicap stop him turning pro – and now he passes on his life lessons to his students.
Born without fingers on his left hand, Brett Hillier didn’t let his handicap stop him turning pro – and now he passes on his life lessons to his students.
A lifelong passion for white water has seen Winn become central to the conservation effort in China and he is effecting real change in policy
A lifelong passion for white water has seen Winn become central to the conservation effort in China and he is effecting real change in policy
Fatima Deryan becomes the first Lebanese woman to climb Everest but is stuck behind inexperienced climbers, one leans on her in the queues
Fatima Deryan becomes the first Lebanese woman to climb Everest but is stuck behind inexperienced climbers, one leans on her in the queues
Mike Dobie has created a trad climbing mecca in Liming, Yunnan, but when he first arrived in China he was struggling with alcoholism.
Mike Dobie has created a trad climbing mecca in Liming, Yunnan, but when he first arrived in China he was struggling with alcoholism.
Chinese runner bursts onto the trail running scene, but is now focused on shorter distances and marathon running.
Chinese runner bursts onto the trail running scene, but is now focused on shorter distances and marathon running.
Andrea Gianni surprised to see Chinese people taking part in skimo, and starts a club as a result
Andrea Gianni surprised to see Chinese people taking part in skimo, and starts a club as a result
Du Mingrui says running tourism will grow as Chinese people ‘want more of everything’.
Du Mingrui says running tourism will grow as Chinese people ‘want more of everything’.
The famous race in Chamonix has reduced the number of points needed for each race
The famous race in Chamonix has reduced the number of points needed for each race
One of Hong Kong’s top runners put her success down to a lack of time forcing shorter, sharper sessions and miles through the legs gained by ultras
One of Hong Kong’s top runners put her success down to a lack of time forcing shorter, sharper sessions and miles through the legs gained by ultras
- Growing middle class could be ripe for road cycling
- Growing middle class could be ripe for road cycling
American runner is focused on fun as he racks up bizarre world records, including fancy dress marathon and marathon with a pram
American runner is focused on fun as he racks up bizarre world records, including fancy dress marathon and marathon with a pram
Shen Jiasheng lives and trains with Chinese stars Qi Min and Yao Miao, but the 24-year-old is emerging from their shadow at the UTMB and HK100
Shen Jiasheng lives and trains with Chinese stars Qi Min and Yao Miao, but the 24-year-old is emerging from their shadow at the UTMB and HK100
Eoin Flynn quit his desk job to pursue a simpler life, and ended up announcing the winners of the world’s most famous ultra marathon
Eoin Flynn quit his desk job to pursue a simpler life, and ended up announcing the winners of the world’s most famous ultra marathon
The world record marathon runner believes no one diet fits all, and runners should stick to what they believe in
The world record marathon runner believes no one diet fits all, and runners should stick to what they believe in
Unlike professional models and performers in China’s tier-one cities, ‘white monkeys’ in the smaller cities get by just being white, handsome, blond and blue-eyed at bizarre corporate promotional events.
Unlike professional models and performers in China’s tier-one cities, ‘white monkeys’ in the smaller cities get by just being white, handsome, blond and blue-eyed at bizarre corporate promotional events.
As rhino populations collapse, decimated by poaching for horn, the Entabeni Safari Conservancy in South Africa is establishing an ultramarathon to support rhino conservation at which Chinese runners are especially welcome.
As rhino populations collapse, decimated by poaching for horn, the Entabeni Safari Conservancy in South Africa is establishing an ultramarathon to support rhino conservation at which Chinese runners are especially welcome.
Fatima Deryan says she ‘evolved’ her family so they would support her climbing projects as other women in Middle East are shackled by guilt
Fatima Deryan says she ‘evolved’ her family so they would support her climbing projects as other women in Middle East are shackled by guilt