Middaugh and Patiès Triumph at XTERRA World Championships in New Mexico

Sullivan Middaugh from the United States claimed victory in the men's race at the XTERRA World Championships, which took place in Ruidoso, New Mexico. He finished with a time of 2:06:50, leading the field ahead of Spain's Nacho Gálvez and Denmark's Jens Emil Sloth Nielsen.

Middaugh's performance included the fastest bike split of 1:07:18, despite experiencing a fall during the race. He maintained his lead into the running segment, where he continued to push hard. Gálvez, who fell early in the bike segment, managed to secure second place, while Sloth Nielsen moved up from thirteenth to finish third.

In the women's race, France's Alizée Patiès won with a time of 2:36:19, finishing ahead of Italy's Marta Menditto and Australia's Maeve Kennedy. Patiès overcame a challenging swim and bike segment to secure her victory, demonstrating resilience throughout the race. The event also featured notable performances from age-group competitors, highlighting the community spirit of XTERRA.