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Chinese runner Zhao Jiaju wins Tor des Géants in record time using fragmented sleep strategy
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Chinese runner Zhao Jiaju wins Tor des Géants in record time using fragmented sleep strategy

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Chinese athlete Zhao Jiaju became the first to complete the 330km Tor des Géants ultra-trail race in under 66 hours, finishing in 65 hours 55 minutes 22 seconds to break the course record and become the first Asian winner of the event in Italy.

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The Tor des Géants is a 330km ultra-trail race in Italy with a 150-hour cut-off and no mandatory rest stops, requiring athletes to manage their own sleep. It is widely regarded as one of the world's most gruelling endurance events and offers no prize money.

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Chinese runner Zhao Jiaju became the first athlete to complete the 330km Tor des Géants in under 66 hours on Wednesday, breaking the course record to claim victory in Italy using a “fragmented sleep” strategy.

Wearing bib No 1, he crossed the finish line in Courmayeur at 9.55am with a winning time of 65 hours, 55 minutes and 22 seconds, making history as the first Asian competitor to win the event.

Widely regarded as one of the world’s most gruelling ultra-trail races, the flagship event offers no prize money and serves as a supreme test of human endurance. Competitors face a 150-hour cut-off with no mandatory rest stops, leaving sleep management entirely up to the athletes.

Open Questions

  • What specific fragmented sleep pattern did Zhao Jiaju use during the race?
  • How does this victory impact Zhao Jiaju's standing in international ultra-trail running?
  • Will Zhao Jiaju defend his title in future editions of the Tor des Géants?

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