Caleb Olson achieved a remarkable victory at the 2025 Western States 100, clocking the second-fastest time in the race's history, narrowly missing the course record by just two minutes. This win marks a significant improvement from his fifth-place finish the previous year. In a post-race interview, Olson discusses adjustments in his training and race strategy, particularly emphasizing his aggressive pace plan and nutrition. He also reflects on the emotional challenge of being pursued by competitor Chris Myers in the competition's final miles, as well as his eye-catching Nike shirt that attracted attention during the event.
"Winning the 2025 Western States 100 was surreal, especially being only two minutes off the course record. I trained aggressively and recalibrated my strategies."
"Last year I finished fifth—I made significant changes this time, focusing on pacing and nutrition, which definitely paid off during the race."
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