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Dhiman and L'Hirondel win UTMB 2026 races in Chamonix.
Ben Dhiman won the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc men's race, completing the 171-kilometer route in under 19 hours. Baptiste Chassagne secured second place, while Caleb Olson rounded out the podium in third.
In the women's competition, Blandine L'Hirondel claimed victory at the prestigious alpine ultra-trail event held in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. The races showcased the demanding nature of the UTMB course, which traverses the Mont-Blanc massif across multiple countries.
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Men's and women's champions crowned at UTMB 2026
Ben Dhiman's sub-19-hour finish marked the men's victory, edging out Baptiste Chassagne in second and Caleb Olson in third. Blandine L'Hirondel earned the women's title, cementing her position among elite ultra-trail athletes competing at UTMB's highest level.
Elite athletes demonstrate endurance across Alpine terrain
The race results reflect the extraordinary physical demands of UTMB's 171-kilometer course. Dhiman's sub-19-hour completion and L'Hirondel's victory underscore the competitive caliber required to succeed at one of the world's most prestigious mountain ultra-marathons.