Severe Storm Disrupts Ultramarathon in Kyrgyzstan's Tian Shan Mountains
Severe Storm Disrupts Ultramarathon in Kyrgyzstan's Tian Shan Mountains
US · Published Mar 24, 2026
• A severe storm in Kyrgyzstan's Tian Shan mountains caused temperatures to plummet during an ultramarathon, leading to hypothermia among runners.
• High winds displaced course markers, disorienting runners and forcing many to abandon the race.
• Despite facing severe weather and a dog bite, runner Ioana Barbu completed the ultramarathon, demonstrating remarkable resilience.
Extreme weather disrupts mountain ultramarathon race
A 200km ultramarathon in Kyrgyzstan's Tian Shan mountains was severely disrupted by a sudden and intense storm.
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