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ZEGAMA, 30,000 PEOPLE IN THE MOUNTAINS SUPPORTING THE WORLD'S BEST TRAIL RUNNERS
Imagine: 30,000 people, nearly the equivalent of a football stadium, all gathered together over a kilometre along the Sancti Spiritu climb, shouting, blowing into their vuvuzelas, singing their hearts out. This is the unique atmosphere experienced by , the first race in the An atmosphere that some elite runners discovered for the first time this year. "This race is incredible. The spectators shout so loudly that you can still them in your ears after you have finished this climb", confides (Team Nike Trail, Netherlands ), who set the record for the race the very first time he competed. His pursuer, (Team Salomon, Switzerland ) also appreciated the Basque atmosphere that is so characteristic of Zegama. "This ambiance is just amazing, I have never seen a race with such a great atmosphere. You can hear the crowd four kilometres away, it feels like there's a massive party going on every five kilometres.". For some people, it is this atmosphere that makes Zegama the greatest race in the world. (Team Salomon, Switzerland ), winner in 2018 and (Team Salomon, France) 3 in 2019 both think so. "Zegama is unique, there's nothing else like it, a crazy crowd all shouting and encouraging you. It's something you have to experience once in a lifetime as a trail runner. "
In terms of sporting achievement, (Team Nnormal, Spain ) had nine victories before this 2022 edition. On top form, the Catalan is leaving Zegama with a tenth victory under his belt and has even broken the record for the race. The new women's record has also been set, as having broken the Netherlands road marathon record (2h22), (Team Nike Trail, Netherlands ) has also broken the women's record for Zegama, held by Maite Maiora since 2017.
After this season's first race, the Golden Trail World Series is heading to Chamonix (France) for the on 26 June. Another opportunity for some runners to score points and for others to make their entry in the series.
2 – DAVIDE MAGNINI (ITA – SALOMON): 03:39:31 (+176 pts)
3 – MANUEL MERILLAS (ESP –SCARPA): 03:45:43 (+156 pts)
4 – ELHOUSINE ELAZZAOUI (MAR – PINI MOUNTAIN RACING): 03:47:53 (+144 pts)
5 – ROBERT PKEMBOI MATAYANGO (KEN – SKY RUNNERS KENYA ): 03:48:35 (+136 pts)
2 – MAUDE MATHYS (SUI – SALOMON): 04:26:03 (+ 176 pts)
3 – SARA ALONSO (ESP – SALOMON): 04:26:40 (+ 156 pts)
4 – PATRICIA PINEDA CORNEJO (ESP – LA SPORTIVA): 04:36:31 (+144 pts)
5 – FABIOLA CONTI (ITA – SALOMON): 04:36:43 (+136 pts)
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