New Balance Athlete Candice Fertin Wins Women’s Marathon Du Mont-Blanc 90K On Debut
French trail runner Candice Fertin had a remarkable victory at the Women’s Marathon du Mont-Blanc 90K, claiming the win in her debut over the distance on the trails she calls home.
Racing in the heart of the Mont-Blanc massif, where she lives and trains year-round, Fertin delivered a composed and commanding performance against an international field. This victory marks a major milestone for Fertin who transformed years of training on her home mountains into a breakthrough win on one of trail running’s most iconic stages.
With a UTMB Index of 751, Fertin has quickly established herself as one of the rising mountain running talents. While she has built her reputation over shorter mountain races, her victory at the Marathon du Mont-Blanc marks a sensational first outing over the demanding 90-kilometre distance.
The Marathon du Mont-Blanc is one of the world’s most prestigious mountain running events, drawing elite athletes from across the globe to race beneath the iconic Mont Blanc massif.
New Balance have said they are so proud to celebrate Candice’s achievement and looks forward to supporting her continued journey in the mountains.
