Media coverage: Extreme-weather victory at the Grossglockner Ultra-Trail makes headlines
GGUT 2025 in the media: only eight finishers from 1,500 starters, as national and international outlets report on my third victory.
A race makes headlines
The dramatic Grossglockner Ultra-Trail 2025 stirred the trail running community and attracted widespread media attention.
My third GGUT victory, following 2016 and 2019, this time shared with Mathias Deutschbauer, was covered by several outlets. They recognised both the sporting achievement and the human side of this extraordinary race.
Alpin.de: “Storm, sleet and cold”
Respected mountaineering magazine Alpin.de reported in detail on the extreme conditions and the race organisers’ safety-led decision. It noted that these were perhaps the most difficult conditions in GGUT history.
Key points in the Alpin.de report:
- A detailed account of the weather
- Recognition of the safety measures
- A focus on the finishers’ mental strength
Kronen Zeitung: Austria’s largest daily newspaper reports
Kronen Zeitung picked up the story, highlighting it as an Austrian success story. As one of the country’s highest-circulation newspapers, it brought the report to an audience of millions.
The report’s main themes:
- The achievement in a national context
- The extreme weather
- Solidarity between the two winners
NÖN: strong regional roots
Niederösterreichische Nachrichten (NÖN) covered the success from a regional perspective. Particularly interesting was its emphasis on the connection between extreme sport and business.
Highlights of NÖN’s coverage:
- The sport’s regional roots
- The business aspects of ultra trail sport
- Being a role model for local athletes
A message that lasts
The extreme circumstances and exceptional coverage give this GGUT victory a particular lasting impact:
- An unforgettable story: eight finishers out of 1,500 is a figure that stays with you
- A human dimension: a shared victory instead of ruthless competition
- Authenticity: real extremes, without staged situations
Please contact me directly for media enquiries about the events at the 2025 Grossglockner Ultra-Trail.
Complete media overview
Print and online:
- Alpin.de: specialist mountaineering magazine
- Kronen Zeitung: Austria’s largest daily newspaper
- NÖN: Niederösterreichische Nachrichten
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