"In the following interview, Jim talks about what it was like to run with the Frenchmen over the more technical first half of the course, what he thought of the course at race pace versus scouting pace, some of the strategies he used to play to his strengths, and how he finally opened the gap he was able to hold until the end."
"The U.S.'s Jim Walmsley emerged with the win at the 2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail after spending much of the race running with the French duo of Benjamin Roubiol and Louison Coiffet. For more on how the race played out, read our in-depth 2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail results article. [ Editor's Note: If you are unable to see the video above, click here to access it.]"
Jim Walmsley won the 2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail after running much of the race alongside French duo Benjamin Roubiol and Louison Coiffet. The race featured a more technical first half that influenced group dynamics and pacing. Walmsley evaluated the course differently at race pace compared with scouting pace, noting changes in effort and line choice. He employed specific strategies to leverage his strengths across varied terrain. Late in the race he created and then extended a decisive gap that he maintained to the finish, securing the victory.
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