Elena
In The Alps

I’m Elena Lopez, a medical doctor and an ultra runner. I was born and raised in the north of Spain and moved to Switzerland after medical school. Soon, Switzerland became my home. Here, I completed my medical resindency in Internal Medicine and became an Attending in Sports Medicine in a swiss olympic medical center, working with athletes from all around the world.

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On my Instagram, I share how I balance my demanding job as a doctor in the Swiss Alps with my passion for ultra running. My motto is: stay active despite a busy life! 

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I'm holder of 5 Fastest Known Time records, which include: 

-  The Via Alpina in Switzerland (404 km +22,000 m)

-  Brissago-Dufourspitze (from the lowest to the highest point in Switzerland (170 km +8,000 m).

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This year, I’m tackling two major ultra-running projects, including the Great Himalayan Trail (1,600 km +100,000 m).

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