Straights & Curves: Dirt and Ultras
(4 min read) Americans win UTMB • Notes of hope • Monster trucks • Daily Respite
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1. Americans sweep UTMB (iRunFar)
Courtney Dauwalter cemented her status as one of history’s greatest ultrarunners with a win at UTMB. The performance, her third victory at UTMB, capped an astonishing summer trifecta that included wins and course records at Western States and Hardrock.
On the men’s side, the fifth time was the charm for Jim Walmsley, the Western States course-record holder. He traded the lead with fellow American Zach Miller, who sprinted for second in characteristic headbanger style. All-in-all, a tremendous day for the Americans in Chamonix.
2. Foresthill Bridge’s notes of hope (KCRA)
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