Core Insights - Kailas FUGA athletes achieved significant victories at the Chiang Mai Thailand Major by UTMB World Series, with notable wins in both Men's and Women's 100K categories and a second place in Men's 100M [1][2] Group 1: Performance Highlights - Miguel ARSENIO from Portugal won the Men's 100K with a time of 09:14:20, marking an impressive debut performance [1] - Ha Thi HAU from Vietnam secured victory in the Women's 100K, finishing in 10:43:28 [1][8] - Jiaju ZHAO from China finished second in the Men's 100M with a time of 21:40:09 on a challenging course with 8,100m elevation [1] Group 2: Team Composition and Growth - Over 50 athletes participated, representing the largest number of Kailas FUGA elites and FUGA Mountain Club athletes to date, with representation from multiple countries including China, Portugal, and Vietnam [2][4] - The FUGA Mountain Club has grown from a few runners in 2017 to a global team of over 400, with women making up over 45% of the team in China [4] Group 3: Brand and Product Insights - Kailas FUGA's Powergrip footwear was highlighted for its performance on complex and wet terrain, contributing to the athletes' successes [3] - The Kailas FUGA Ex PRO trail shoes were specifically noted for their excellent grip and stability, enhancing athletes' performance during the race [3] Group 4: Future Aspirations - The global team aims to achieve a similar gender representation ratio as seen in China by 2026 [4] - Kailas FUGA continues to focus on innovation and performance, shaping the trail running industry through partnerships with professional athletes and event organizers [5]

Kailas FUGA athlete Tom Joly Tom Joly is one of over 45 elite international athletes that Kailas FUGA sponsors, and he represents one of over fourteen different countries. Millau, France, Oct. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kailas FUGA athlete Tom Joly finished third on Les Templiers' Endurance Course, finishing the grueling 100k in just over 10 hours (10:04:17). This was the third podium of the year for this rising British star, who took part in the race for the first time. The Endurance course is part o ...