Miao Yao became the first Chinese woman to win the OCC race at UTMB as she triumphed by over six minutes in a course record time. Third 12 months ago and the winner of the 100km UTMB CCC in 2018, she made her move on the big climb from Trient to the Col de Balme, the highest point on the 57km course.

UTMB OCC 2024 women’s results: History maker Miao Yao adds OCC triumph to CCC title

Support us! iRunFar may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. The 2024 OCC race started at 8:15 a.m. local time on Thursday, August 29. The race links up the towns of Orsières, Switzerland; Champex-Lac, Switzerland; and Chamonix, France — giving it the abbreviated OCC name. It is often referred to as the Little Swiss Sister of UTMB. This year’s course matched the 2022 track and was longer than last year, when a rockslide closed a section of the traditional course.

2024 OCC Results: Hemming and Yao Win UTMB 50k World Series Final

Having won OCC and CCC, Ruth Croft is looking for a famous treble when she tackles UTMB for the first time this week. New Zealand’s leading trail runner may be making her debut at the sport’s most prestigious and challenging race but she goes into it as one of the favourites based on past exploits and current form.

Ultrarunning star Ruth Croft inspired by fellow Kiwi Hamish Kerr’s Olympic gold medal ahead of UTMB debut

Hayden Hawks ran out the clear-cut winner of CCC (Courmayeur-Champex-Chamonix) seven years after his previous victory in the 101km race. The American has bounced back brilliantly this season after serious knee surgery, winning the 100km Black Canyon Ultras race in February and then finishing third at Western States at the end of June.

UTMB CCC 2024 men’s results: American star Hayden Hawks back in style after injury

The US Sun

TEAM GB’s golden boy is chasing his third 100m gold at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, with his track star girlfriend cheering him on. Meet Sally Brown who sprinted her way from a small-town girl to one of Britain’s top track sensations — and captured the heart of Jonnie Peacock along the way. Who is Sally […]

Who is Jonnie Peacock’s girlfriend Sally Brown? Meet the Paralympic sprint runner’s partner

Grand Junction, CO

Durango, CO

What to Know Saturday cross country was delayed after a heavy night overnight due to muddy conditions. Once racing got started at noon the sun was out and racing was under great condition. Downhill/DH was also delayed and with concerns that there would not be any practice time on the course and all the riders would have to race the course blind. They ended up with a couple of hours of practice. Only C Men and B/C Women raced before rain started. Sunday DH and STXC was canceled due to rain. Only C Men and B/C Women raced before rain...

Recap: FLC Cycling CMU Rumble Race

South Carolina State

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Los Angeles County, CA

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In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

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Don Hall is an avid snowmobiler, but instead of heading for the hills each winter in search of deep powder, he takes an older snowmachine to lower elevations nearer the snow line. There’s a reason the Riverton resident prefers the lower zones despite the rocks, fences and sage most riders avoid: That’s where the coyotes are.

Wyoming allows snowmobilers to run down wildlife. Despite global outrage, it may stay legal.

Bensalem Township, PA

Pennsylvania's Parx Racing has issued a statement following news the turf course at the Bensalem track has been closed due to dangerous conditions. For background on the situation, which included the breakdown of Causes Trouble (Creative Cause) Aug. 24, please click here. HISA released a statement earlier Thursday indicating a series of tests will be run.

After Turf Racing Halted and HISA Steps In, Parx Issues Statement

PARIS (AP) — Track cyclist Caroline Groot of the Netherlands won the first gold medal of the Paralympic Games and Chinese Paralympians claimed four on the first day of competition Thursday. Groot won the final of the 500-meter time trial in women’s track cycling for the C4 and C5...

Track cyclist Caroline Groot wins Paralympic Games' first gold, Chinese athletes take 4 more

Denver, CO

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Angry Aurorans and Denverites on social media poked fun at the news media Friday as more information came out about Venezuelan gangs on the Front Range. Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman posted on Facebook that the city will use court orders to shut down additional apartment complexes that have been infiltrated by the gangs. It seemed to contradict comments made by Gov. Jared Polis, who said the gang problem was a figment of Aurora council member Danielle Jurinsky’s imagination.

Migrant gang crisis underrated: Denver media criticized

Georgia State

Daily Coffee Press

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

The following press release is from the FIM World Supercross Championship (WSX):. Cedric Soubeyras and Anthony Bourdon to front Bud Racing’s WSX class (450cc) lineup in 2024 FIM World Supercross Championship season. Bud Racing has revealed its complete WSX class (450cc) rider lineup for the 2024 FIM World Supercross...

Bud Racing Confirms Soubeyras and Bourdon for 2024 WSX

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Mercury Direct will provide three zodiac signs with abundance and fortune on August 28. It will help them get back on track and remove their obstacles. The astrological transit will put things for the signs. What’s holding you back from exploiting your potential?

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Fortune Era Will Start | August 28, 2024

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Montana State

To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

The Independent

 Military hero Jaco van Gass won the battle of the Britons to retain his Paralympic crown before compatriot Lizzi Jordan claimed gold on her Games debut.Afghanistan veteran Van Gass smashed his own world record en route to successfully defending the men’s C3 3000m individual pursuit title in a final showdown with Scottish silver medallist Fin Graham.Visually-impaired world champion Jordan, who lost her eyesight after contracting a rare strain of E. coli bacteria as a university student, then topped the podium alongside pilot Danni Khan in the women’s B 1000m time trial.GOLD for Lizzi Jordan and Danni Khan!It's a bit...

Jaco van Gass retains Paralympic title and Lizzi Jordan wins gold in velodrome

GOLDEN RETURN: Australia's Tom Gallagher proudly displays his 2024 gold medal after missing his presentation in Tokyo. Photo Courtesy Delly Carr/Swimming Australia. Paralympic Games: Former Lifesaving Ironman Tom Gallagher Makes Remarkable Return To Podium After Near Death Experience In Tokyo. Standing on the Paralympic gold medal podium in Paris Thursday...

Paralympics: Lifesaving Ironman Tom Gallagher Returns to Podium after Near-Death Experience In Tokyo

Cheyenne, WY

WHITE MOUNTAIN—“That’s a lot of horses,” lamented Cheyenne resident Robyn Smith from a high-desert ridgeline. It wasn’t her first exasperated exclamation. “Argh, oh crap,” was her immediate reaction to learning a federal judge had given the Bureau of Land Management the OK to proceed with plans to fully remove two wild horse herds from the landscape in southwest Wyoming.

BLM wins two lawsuits, clearing way for elimination of two Wyoming wild horse herds

Colorado State

The driver of a bakery goods truck who Denver police crashed into head-first will receive a $350,000 payday from the city. The settlement to Christopher Cordova appears on the consent agenda of Monday’s City Council meeting. Items are the consent calendar are considered routine and generally pass in a block vote. However, council members Shontel Lewis and Sarah Parady regularly call out the settlements to draw attention to them.

Bakery truck driver latest to receive a Denver police payout

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UTMB CCC 2024 women’s results: Toni McCann puts on masterclass in her FIRST 100km race

Toni McCann powered to an impressive victory in the 101km CCC (Courmayeur-Champex-Chamonix) to follow up her win at OCC last year. The South African was in...

UTMB CCC 2024 women’s results: Toni McCann puts on masterclass in her FIRST 100km race

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