Top 5 Nepali vs International Trail Runners of the World 2024 (Source: ITRA)

Nepali athletes often train in the challenging terrains of the Himalayas, which provides a natural advantage in high-altitude races. In contrast, international athletes from the ITRA rankings bring diverse experiences from various terrains worldwide, contributing to their well-rounded skills in different types of trail running events.

The Mountain GOATS have inspired and pushed the boundaries of mountain and trail running, showcasing the global nature of the sport and the unique strengths that athletes from different regions bring to the table.

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{Nepal Report} 2nd World Mountain and Trail Running Championships 2023

Deemed as one of the toughest courses for the mountain and trail running championships in Europe, Nepali athletes fought hard against the champions representing 69 countries. It was a day of strong battles, tough calls, and enriching experiences for Team Nepal on the 2nd World Mountain and Trail Running Championships. Out of 311 participants, Nepali athlete finished at top 50 in his first International race.

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Preeti Khattri
Top 10 Nepali Mountain Runners as of 2022 (Source: ITRA rankings)

How is the world champion rank calculated, has anybody from Nepal made it by score to the rank?

How do we know that Nepal had given some world class athletes to the World mountain and skyrunning championships ?

Knowledge is power! Yes Nepal has been doing quite well, but now dipping because the athletes are not given opportunities to race in standard races which gives them an entry into the global competition.

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