Chrigl Maurer (SUI1) flying around the Mt Blanc / France on 26-June-2021.

Race report - Day 8

Catch up on all the highlights from Day 8 so you don't miss a beat of Red Bull X-Alps.
Follow all the action via the Live Tracking - but be warned, it's highly addictive!
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AUT2 performs during the Red Bull X-Alps pre-shooting in Kleinarl, Austria on June 15, 2021.

The importance of R&R

Long days of hiking really take their toll on an athlete’s body. Click below to find out how the athletes recover from the world's toughest adventure race.
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Red Bull X-Alps athletes flying in La Gorge, France on June 27, 2021.

Highlight Gallery - Day 8

We captured the highlights from Day 8 for you! Check them out on our website via the link below!
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Paul Guschlbauer (AUT1) performs during the Red Bull X-Alps 2021 on Furka pass, Switzerland on June 25, 2021

How important is the right kit?

In order to perform in the world's toughest adventure race, athletes need to have the right equipment. How many kilograms do you think they carry everyday?
And how do they provide us with amazing imagery and capture this incredible adventure? Click here to see what cameras (and smartphones!) they use!
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SUI4 hiking during X-Alps on Furkapass, Switzerland on June 27, 2021

Day 8 Wrap-Up

Day 8 started out with the front-of-the-pack athletes very close together and Chrigel Maurer and Maxime Pinot in the lead, but finished with Chrigel Maurer out in the lead flew the furthest with just over 400km.
Click below to get all the details of Day 8!
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