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Jim Walmsley (born January 17, 1990) is an American long-distance runner. An ultra-trail specialist, his wins include the JFK 50 Mile in 2014, 2015 and 2016, the Lake Sonoma 50 in 2016 and 2018, the Tarawera Ultramarathon in 2017, and the Western States 100 in 2018, 2019, and 2021.
Feb 14, 2024 · After spending two years in Arêches-Beaufort, France, Jim Walmsley is back at his home in Flagstaff, Arizona. Walmsley is taking time to rest and reflect on a successful year of firsts that saw him not only become the first American male to win UTMB in its 20-year history, but also set the course record.
Sep 4, 2023 · When Jim Walmsley arrived at the Champex Lac aid station of the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc race early on Saturday morning, he admits didn’t feel exceptional. After battling a bad stomach for a few moments during the night and early morning hours, the 33-year-old Hoka-sponsored runner from Flagstaff, Arizona, was feeling physically and mentally ...
Sep 2, 2023 · American ultra runner Jim Walmsley has just run through the packed streets of Chamonix to thunderous applause with his arms held high and two thumbs up, crossing the finish line as the first US man to do so in the 20 year history of the UTMB.
Feb 11, 2020 · Jim Walmsley has smashed records at 50 and 100 miles. Now he hopes to make the Olympics in a distance he’s never run: 26.2 miles.
Aug 28, 2023 · Jim Walmsley has been one of the top ultrarunners in the world since he won the JFK 50 in 2015. The Hoka-sponsored runner has won the Western States 100 three times (2018, 2019, 2021) and holds the course record (14 hours 9 minutes) on the 100.2-mile run from Olympic Valley to Auburn, California.
Sep 2, 2023 · Crossing the finish line in 19:37:43, HOKA®, a division of Deckers Brands (NYSE: DECK), sponsored athlete, Jim Walmsley, became the first American Man to win the Dacia UTMB® Mont-Blanc.
Feb 11, 2020 · Jim Walmsley is America's best ultra-runner, holding records at extreme dsitances over 50 miles. Now, he's out to make the U.S. Olympic team for 26.2 miles in the marathon.
Oct 12, 2023 · Jim Walmsley has become the first American man to win the UTMB in its 20th year at UTMB 2023, the first UTMB World Series Finals.
Aug 31, 2023 · Well those with theories can shelve them now, because finally it’s happened: Jim Walmsley has won the race. Not only that, but he demolished Kilian Jornet’s course record in the process,...
