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Ruth Croft becomes first woman to win three UTMB series races

NZ HeraldRNZSunday 31 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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New Zealand ultramarathon runner Ruth Croft has made history by winning the UTMB Mont Blanc race in Chamonix, France. The Greymouth runner completed the race in 22 hours, 56 minutes and 23 seconds. She is the first woman to win all three UTMB World Series Finals races.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Sun 31 Aug 2025, 8:51am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 6 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Kiwi ultra trail runner Ruth Croft makes history with major UTMB win (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    Kiwi ultra runner Ruth Croft makes history with three UTMB world series wins (opens in new tab)