Elhousine Elazzaoui wins third consecutive world trail title
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Linformation
Moroccan trail runner Elhousine Elazzaoui won the Golden Trail World Series Grand Final in Muju, South Korea, in 2 hours, 49 minutes and 14 seconds. The victory over the 28.65-kilometre course gives him a third consecutive title and, according to Linformation, puts him first among the circuit’s most successful athletes in history.
Moroccan trail runner Elhousine Elazzaoui won the Golden Trail World Series Grand Final in Muju, South Korea, on Sunday and secured his third consecutive world title, Linformation reports. He completed the Muju Trail in 2 hours, 49 minutes and 14 seconds.
The 28.65-kilometre course, with 2,313 metres of elevation gain, is described as one of the most technical and demanding on the circuit. Elazzaoui finished 43 seconds ahead of Kenyan Patrick Kipngeno. Another Kenyan, Timothy Kibett, came third, one and a half minutes behind the winner.
Third in the overall standings before this final race, the Moroccan had to win to take the title. The three contenders, including Kenyan leader Philemon Kiriago, were separated by just 46 points. According to Linformation, Elazzaoui has become the most successful athlete in the history of the Golden Trail World Series.
