Argentina wins South American group at Backyard Ultra World Championship in Dolores

The city of Dolores, Argentina, hosted the Backyard Ultra National Teams World Championship, a high-endurance ultramarathon event involving representatives from dozens of nations. The competition requires participants to complete a 6.706-kilometer loop every hour, continuing until only one runner remains.

The Argentine national team achieved a historic performance, finishing first in South America and second in Latin America within their category. The team completed 51 laps, totaling approximately 342 kilometers over 51 hours, earning 545 points. This result set a new Argentine national record for the Backyard Ultra and surpassed previous national performances from 2024 and 2025.

Individual achievements included Cristian Bartolochini being crowned Argentine champion, earning the opportunity to represent the country in the United States. The event also saw the establishment of a new national female record with 36 laps completed.