A Czech fell runner died in a fall
while racing between Italy and France on Tuesday-Wednesday
night, officials said Wednesday.
The 35-year-old died of the injuries sustained in the fall while
on the 145km "Sur les Traces des Ducs de Savoie" (TDS) mountain
run with its altitude differential of 9,100 metres, between Val
d'Aosta and Haute Savoie.
The accident happened shortly after midnight at the Passeur de
Pralognan descent in Savoy.
The runner, who has not yet been named, was rushed to hospital
but doctors failed to save his life.
The competition, part of the Mt Blanc Ultra Trail (UTMB), has
been suspended.
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