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Caleb Olson and Abby Hall Upset Favorites to Win Western States 100

Their wins signal a new era for distance running on a course defined by searing heat, century-old heritage, exclusive entry

Des participants du "High Camp Challenge de 5 km de l'ultra-trail, la Western States 100, à Olympic Valley (Californie, Etats-Unis) le 27 juin 2025
Caleb Olson passe en vainqueur la ligne d'arrivée de la Western States 100, le 28 juin 2025 à Auburn (Etats-Unis)
Le coureur Jeff Schacherl, qui a attendu quatre ans au tirage au sort, avec son dossard avant l'ultra-trail, la Western States 100, à Olympic Valley (Californie, Etats-Unis) le 27 juin 2025
Des participants du "High Camp Challenge" de 5km de l'ultra-trail, la Western States 100, à Olympic Valley (Californie, Etats-Unis) le 27 juin 2025

Overview

  • Caleb Olson won the men’s competition and Abby Hall claimed the women’s title on the 161 km Western States 100
  • Kilian Jornet, the 2011 champion making his comeback, secured third place against a deeper, faster field
  • Jim Walmsley withdrew before the start while contenders such as Vincent Bouillard grappled with the course’s demanding Sierra Nevada climbs
  • Upholding tradition over prize money, winners received cougar sculptures and sub-24-hour finishers earned handcrafted silver buckles
  • Entry remained capped at 369 via golden tickets or lottery to preserve the race’s exclusivity and community ethos