Iris Pessey
Elite trailrunner and skyrunner
Ex professional skier and biathlete, Iris, now competes in trail running and Skyrunning. She won the 40km MCC (Martigny-Combe to Chamonix) at UTMB in 2024.
She enjoys a multitude of outdoor sports, from rock climbing, skiing, paragliding, surfing, to biking. Sports have always been her main focus in life since she was a young girl, and outside of her own races she's the national biathlon coach for Great Britain.
Notable Achievements
| 2024 | 1st at MCC UTMB |
| 2023 | 3rd in the Skyrunning World Cup |
| 2023 | 1st at World's toughest ski race |
| 2023 | Best climber at Golden trail world series |
| 2022 | 3rd at Vertical Running World Champs |
| 2021 | 1st at World's toughest ski race |
| 2021 | Best climber at Golden trail world series |
| 5x Skyrunning World Cup podiums |
Key Stats
| 5k | 17:58 |
Iris's Top Tips
- Keep a smile on your face
- Embrace being in the pain cave
- Take care of your physical and mental health