🟧 That finish between Lauren Gregory and Naomi Lang... not gonna lie, we were on the edge of our seats. 🤯__🎥 Follow the live / Suivre le live: live.utmb.w.... Image accompanying Marathon Handbook’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Lauren Gregory, a Nike athlete, overtook Salomon's Naomi Lang in the final kilometer of the OCC at UTMB. Gregory, an American, made history with the closest win ever in Chamonix. Lang, a Scot, led most of the race but couldn't recover from Gregory's sprint.
Gregory and Lang crossed the finish line just three seconds apart, with Gregory finishing in 6:08:07 and Lang in 6:08:10. Both women collapsed after the finish, showing camaraderie and exhaustion. This finish was described as the greatest in ultrarunning history. Read more trail coverage.
Sara Alonso finished third, just a minute and four seconds behind the leaders. Gregory's move came at kilometer 55.5, where she opened a gap on Alonso. Gregory's downhill and flatland running skills were crucial in her victory. Related: Lucy Bartholomew Reflects on UTMB Journey Ahead of 2026 Race.
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What should runners know about Lauren Gregory Overtakes Naomi Lang in Final Kilometer at UTMB OCC?
Lauren Gregory made history by overtaking Naomi Lang in the final kilometer of the OCC at UTMB. Lauren Gregory, a Nike athlete, overtook Salomon's Naomi Lang in the final kilometer of the OCC at UTMB. Gregory, an American, made history with the closest win ever in Chamonix. Lang, a Scot, led most of the race but couldn't recover from Gregory's sprint.
When did Runner World publish this trail brief?
Runner World published this brief on August 29, 2026. The underlying Marathon Handbook report was dated August 27, 2026.
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