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Singletrack · June 23 · 53 min

Kilian Jornet | 2026 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview

Kilian Jornet is the greatest trail and mountain runner of all time. He joins the show coming off a 3rd place finish at last year’s event, certainly questing for a victory in this year’s edition. He is the 2011 champion of Western States and debuted here in 2010 - the famous “Unbreakable” edition where he dueled with Geoff Roes and Anton Krupicka all day before landing on the podium in 3rd. Suffice it to say, Kilian has a storied history at this race. It’s not that often we get the privilege to speak with Kilian, so we also used this opportunity to have a broader conversation getting his insights on various state of sport topics. Hope you enjoy. Partners: Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout for 15% off your next order Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever made Raide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains Support the show

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Kilian Jornet is the greatest trail and mountain runner of all time. He joins the show coming off a 3rd place finish at last year’s event, certainly questing for a victory in this year’s edition. He is the 2011 champion of Western States and debuted here in 2010 - the famous “Unbreakable” edition where he dueled with Geoff Roes and Anton Krupicka all day before landing on the podium in 3rd. Suffice it to say, Kilian has a storied history at this race. It’s not that often we get the privilege to speak with Kilian, so we also used this opportunity to have a broader conversation getting his insights on various state of sport topics. Hope you enjoy. 


Partners:

  • Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout for 15% off your next order
  • Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever made
  • Raide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains 

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