# Sierre-Zinal mountain running race results

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sierre-zinal-mountain-running-race-results
> Updated: 2026-08-09T14:53:31.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The 53rd edition of the Sierre-Zinal mountain running race in Switzerland, part of the Golden Trail World Series, saw significant victories from Kenyan and Romanian athletes.

In the men's category, Kenyan runner Philemon Kiriago secured his third title with a time of 2:26:24. He led a Kenyan podium sweep, with Patrick Kipngeno finishing second and Michael Selelo Saoli taking third place.

In the women's category, Romania's Mădălina Florea won the race in 2:55:44, narrowly defeating defending champion Caroline Kimutai of Kenya. Morven Goodrum of Great Britain finished in third place.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-09: Sierre-Zinal mountain running: Kenyan sweep in men's race

Philemon Kiriago secured his third Sierre-Zinal victory in a Kenyan men's podium sweep, while Romania's Madalina Florea won the women's race, defeating defending champion Caroline Kimutai.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sierre-zinal-mountain-running-kenyan-sweep-in-mens-race

### 2026-08-07: Philemon Kiriago and Mădălina Florea win Sierre-Zinal 2026

Philemon Kiriago and Mădălina Florea won the 53rd Sierre-Zinal trail running race, with Kiriago securing his third victory in the prestigious Swiss event.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/philemon-kiriago-and-mdlina-florea-win-sierre-zinal-2026

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