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Mădălina Florea won Sierre-Zinal, finishing in 2:55. Caroline Kimutai and Morven Goodrum followed in second and third. Philemon Kiriago won the men's race in 2:26, followed by Patrick Kipngeno and Michael Selelo Saoli.
Florea's win marks her fifth consecutive victory this year. Kiriago's win is his third in four years. Both races were part of the GTWS. No course records were broken. Read more racing coverage.
Other notable performances included Sara Alonso finishing 11th, and Jacob Adkin finishing fourth in the men's race. Several pre-race favorites did not start or finish. Related: Philemon Kiriago Secures Third Sierre-Zinal Victory.
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Mădălina Florea wins Sierre-Zinal, Philemon Kiriago repeats as men's champion. Mădălina Florea won Sierre-Zinal, finishing in 2:55. Caroline Kimutai and Morven Goodrum followed in second and third. Philemon Kiriago won the men's race in 2:26, followed by Patrick Kipngeno and Michael Selelo Saoli.
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Runner World published this brief on August 10, 2026. The underlying iRunFar report was dated August 10, 2026.
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