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Julien Veysseyre: UTMB finisher.
History maker.

44 hours, 16 minutes, 4 seconds on course. Years of patient progress to get to this moment. 100 miles once seemed impossible but today, you proved that barriers just need someone to break them.

Congratulations, Julien.

Photo — Ryan Valasek
Video — Julien Laurent

Chamonix beckons. Julien Veysseyre is on his final push towards becoming the first amputee athlete to complete UTMB.

Truly a pioneer in this sport. We'll be cheering every step to the line.

Photo//Video – Ryan Valasek

As dawn breaks, Julien Veysseyre is into uncharted terrain, but he’s made a habit of going to places no other para-athlete has been.

35 hours on the trails are behind him and he’s passed the famous pink church of Trient. There’s no avoiding the suffering and fatigue at this stage, but he keeps finding the strength to stay in motion.

Photo — Ryan Valasek

Lucy Bartholomew finishes 7th at UTMB.

Each and every lap of this historic course throws new surprises at all who run it; some that buoy you with positive energy, some that test even the hardiest souls.

From leading the pack at Notre Dame de la Gorge, to the trying times late in the race, Lucy’s fourth UTMB asked questions of her every step of the way. She answered with the tenacity that has become one of her signature qualities. A performance to be proud of.
Congratulations, Lucy.

Photo — Joel Fuller
Video — oliver brookwell

Determination defined.

Lucy Bartholomew is pressing hard to summit the final climb up to the aid station at Flégère, the last test of the lungs before the descent to Chamonix. It hasn’t been an easy ride, but anyone who knows Lucy knows she has a mindset as strong as her legs.

See you at the finish.

Photo — Alexis Jay Adrian and Joel Fuller
Video — Julien Laurent

Blazing a trail.

Over halfway through, Julien is being chased by the course cut-off time as he makes his way to Grand Col Ferret. He’s battling hard, still ahead, and showing his strength when it matters.

Photo and video — Ryan Valasek

Relentless.

There is no hiding on the inclines of Grand Col Ferret. Over the highest peak of the race with clear skies above, Lucy is moving with intent and keeps her sights on the trail ahead. The legs are burning, but spirits aren't dampened.

Photo – Alexis Jay Adrian