Former Welsh Guards officer Tom Evans has been crowned champion of one of the world’s most prestigious ultramarathons – the Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc.
The 33-year-old battled rain, snow and sleet to finish the weather-shortened 103-mile race in a time of 19hr 18min 58sec – more than half-an-hour ahead of his nearest rival.
“This is the most incredible, spectacular race and to have a victory is a dream come true,” Evans said.
The ex-captain burst onto the ultra-running scene in 2017 while serving in the army, finishing third in the Marathon des Sables – the best result by a European at the time.
