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Thierry Corbarieu

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This experienced ultra-trailer runner has an incredible track record. Specialist of very long distances, Thierry discovered races in various natural environments: mountain, desert, and polar environments. His metabolism has an insane l capacity for adaptation. Former player of rugby with XIII 2nd division, this lover of challenges has a true soul of an adventurer!
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Thierry Corbarieu
Thierry Corbarieu KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
  • 2022: 1st on the Iditarod in Alaska 500 kms - 5 days non stop in polar environment
  • 2019: 1st on the Yukon Arctic Ultra 700 kms (9 days non-stop in polar environment)
  • 2019: 1st on the 1000 in Mauritania 1000 km (12 days non-stop in the desert)
  • 2018: Established the reference time on the GR10 Pyrenees crossing - 880 kms 65000D+ in 12 days
  • 2010: 1st on the 555 in Egypt 597 km (non-stop in 5 days and 23 hours)
  • 2009: Record on the 333 in Morocco 333 km (non-stop in 56 hours)
Thierry Corbarieu FUTURE PROJECTS
  • Sept 2022: The Megarace in Bavaria (Germany) - 1000 km non-stop
  • February 2023: The Iditarod 1000 in Alaska - 1000 km non-stop in a polar environment
  • A crossing but....chut
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Interview with Thierry
3 words that define you as an athlete?
Passionate. Accurate. Challenger.
3 values that fit you as a person?
Determination, patience, humility
Why do you feel you belong to the Cimalp family?
The Cimalp range corresponds perfectly to my needs in the mountains, desert and polar regions. The technicality and the state of mind of the teams help me to finalize my very technical projects where the smallest details are important.
Your best and worst mountain memories and why?
My best memory is my first victory on an ultra (the 333 in Morocco). Finding myself alone in front of a 7-hour lead gave me incredible amazement. The worst: a storm in the middle of winter on the Kungsleden in Sweden on a solo crossing. I had to face winds, more than 100km/hour without the possibility to stop.
What do mountains inspire you?
Escape and serenity... After a week of work, spending a few hours or several days in the mountains helps me to cope with the sometimes complicated daily life. They also inspire me with beauty and a lot of power.
What is your relationship to the environment and ecology?
This is the basis of my sports practice because I notice every year climatic modifications, especially in polar environments. Ecology concerns me on a daily basis, I bring great importance to the quality of water. 80% of my diet is vegetable.
Another great passion/talent besides sports?
Road cycling, rugby, boats.