Red Bull X-Alps 10 July - 대회일정

For Immediate Release July 10th, 2013 When it comes to talking about athletes battling through the mountains, it would be easy at this time of year to assume this refers to a certain cycle race, winding its way through the French countryside. But there is another mountain battle going on, just as thrilling, just as epic and even more challenging. The Red Bull X-Alps is a physical and mental test like no other, demanding extraordinary fitness, mountain awareness and flying skill. As day four loomed to a close, the main action was in the fight for 2nd and 3rd places as several teams jostled for position. The Swiss flying ace Christian Maurer (SUI1) may have an unassailable lead as he entered his home country but it was the action further down the field that had fans glued to Live Tracking, which lets them follow the athletes' progress in real time. Among the chasing pack were Antoine Girard (FRA2), Toma Coconea (ROM), Aaron Durogati (ITA1), Jon Chambers (GBR) and Clement Latour (FRA1). They were all trading places as they journeyed south from Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain to the next turnpoint of Ortler / Sulden and then into Switzerland. Since starting, they have flown and hiked approximately 400km of the 1,031km route from Salzburg to Monaco and as of Wednesday evening, despite the fatigue and pain, they were still determined to give it everything. Maurer meanwhile was in touching distance of Interlaken, the half-way point of the race and 150km ahead of the nearest competitor, after putting in another amazing flight. For the first time in the race, no athlete pulled a Night Pass on Wednesday, which lets them hike through the night. For what happens next in the drama, go to Red Bull Mobile Live Tracking (http://www.redbullxalps.com/live-tracking.html), which lets you follow the athletes in real time on redbullxalps.com. Follow the race on: www.redbullxalps.com/live-tracking, Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/redbullxalps), Twitter (https://twitter.com/RedBullXAlps) More Information: Uploaded every day on the Red Bull X-Alps' dedicated newsroom, www.redbullxalpsnewsroom.com, you will find: o High res images cleared for editorial usage in connection with Red Bull X-Alps o Web clips o Daily summaries o Background info, athlete biogs, route details and more We only ask that you send us a copy or link of the article to zooom productions, Felderstrasse 12, 5330, Fuschl am See, Austria. Image credits should read: ©photographer name (found in metadata)/ Red Bull Content Pool ABOUT THE RED BULL X-ALPS The Red Bull X-Alps 2013 will be the sixth edition of the world's toughest adventure race. It starts on July 7th and will see 31 athletes from 21 countries battling over 1,000km across the Alps from Salzburg to Monaco via 10 mandatory turnpoints, in the fastest time possible. Every kilometer must be covered either on foot or flown by paraglider. Each team consists of one athlete and up to two supporters. No technical or outside assistance is allowed. Athletes can race between the hours of 05:00 to 22:30 but can each pull one 'Night Pass' that allows them to push-on through the night on foot. The race requires expert paragliding experience and a very high level of endurance fitness - it's not uncommon for athletes to hike up to 100km in a day. The 2011 edition was won by Christian Maurer (SUI) in 11 days, 4 hours and 22 minutes. The 2013 edition comes on the ten-year anniversary of the first Red Bull X-Alps held in 2003. For all image, interview requests and other media enquiries, please contact: Tarquin Cooper zooom productions gmbh media@redbullxalps.com tel: +43 6226 8848-25 / mob: +43 664 544 9241