Kilian Jornet is one of the most awarded athletes I’ve ever spoken with. He’s also among the most laid back, shrugging and smiling when I ask him about his record-breaking feats. Though one assumes you’d have to be able to keep a clear head if you’re the kind of person who takes on ultramarathons and speedy mountain ascents for fun – these challenges are not for the average runner or mountaineer.
Jornet holds the fastest known time speed record for the ascent and descent of major mountains including Mont Blanc and Matterhorn, as well as the 24-hour uphill skiing record – 23,864-meters. He’s also won plenty of the world’s most challenging ultramarathons.
