A participant in the Ultra Trail of Haut-Giffre (UTHG) died on Saturday during the event, which was held in the French Alps under harsh weather conditions. The organizers expressed their condolences in a statement, saying, "It is with great sadness that we announce...
Runner Dies Amid Severe Weather at French Alps Ultra-Trail Event
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