Overview

• Mathieu Blanchard completed the Yukon Arctic Ultra in 7 days, 22 hours, becoming the first to finish the new 600 km course on foot since its introduction in 2003.
• The race, held in the Canadian Yukon, featured temperatures as low as -50°C and a grueling 6,564 meters of elevation gain.
• Blanchard pulled a 30 kg sled carrying his supplies throughout the race, which is known for its extreme physical and mental challenges.
• He faced severe respiratory issues and exhaustion, describing moments of hallucination and disorientation during the final stretch of the race.
• Another French runner, Guillaume Grima, finished second, completing the course in just over eight days, while many participants were forced to abandon due to the harsh conditions.