Winner of the 2019 UTMB in a record time of 20 hours and 19 minutes, Private Sport Shop athlete and trail running icon Pau Capell is back at the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc. A new opportunity for the Spaniard to take on the world's best trail runners on the demanding trails of the French Alps.
Meticulous, passionate preparation
For several months, Pau has been training tirelessly for the event. "Every day is an opportunity to be better than the day before," declares Pau, with characteristic determination. This rigorous preparation is not just physical, it's also mental. The UTMB is an endurance event that demands psychological resilience as much as physical ability.
A clear objective: To give the best of oneself
"For me, the UTMB is more than a race, it's a human adventure, a moment when you discover who you really are." With this mentality, Pau approaches the competition with a profound respect for the mountain and for other runners. If his quest, baptized "Breaking 20 is still in the back of his mind, the objective is elsewhere for this 2024 edition of the world trail summit.
The start of the UTMB 2024 will be given this Friday at 6pm in Chamonix, the 2,300 runners will have to cross 3 countries and swallow 176 kms and 9,900m of D+ to come to the end of this 21st edition. Follow the race live ICI