High-Octane Speed: 100M World Championship
Rain and slick surfaces turned the 100M Finals into a relentless test of focus and grip strength. Despite the treacherous conditions, athletes delivered blistering head-to-head sprint battles.
Great Britain’s Oliver Addy captured the Men’s World Championship title with an incredible time of 32.574s in the final round. At the same time, Poland’s Kasia Jonaczyk put on a dominant display to take the Women’s World Championship crown in 40.882s.
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Women’s Top 4 (Finals) Rank
Kasia Jonaczyk (POL) 40.882s
May Yahalom (ISR) 1:05.297s
Jaleesa Himka (USA) 32.750s (3rd-Place Final)
Anna Garlacz (POL) 34.500s (3rd-Place Final)
Men’s Top 4 (Finals) Rank
Oliver Addy (GBR) 32.574s
Caleb Riley (USA) 36.477s
Tommy Matthews (GBR) 31.746s (3rd-Place Final)
Segev Bujum (ISR) 35.308s (3rd-Place Final)
Relentless and Unforgiving: 5K Sprint World Championship
Favorable weather conditions greeted the Elite field for the Sprint 5K World Championship, setting up lightning-fast times through the medieval streets and surrounding hillsides of Hvar.
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The Netherlands’ Frank Oosterom earned the Men’s World Champion title with a tactical race, crossing the line in 39:54 to edge out France’s Gregory Basilico. Frank and Stijn Lagrand, the newly crowned 2026 European Champion and 4th-place finisher, led most of the course until the unforgiving Spear Throw shifted the momentum. Another game changer? The swim sections, where Frank demonstrated exceptional water skills to power his way to the top step of the podium.
The weekend also featured the return of US veteran Veejay Jones, who made his comeback to the World Championship stage after a three-year break, capping off an impressive performance with a 5th-place finish.
Watch Veejay's thoughts on his comeback.
Men’s Top 5 Ranking
Frank Oosterom (NED) 00:39:54
Gregory Basilico (FRA) 00:40:26
Richard Hynek (CZE) 00:40:39
Stijn Lagrand (NED) 00:40:49
Veejay Jones (USA) 00:42:36
In the Women’s division, Czech legend Zuzana Kocumová proved unbeatable once again, claiming the World Championship crown in 47:35.
It was a fast, neck-and-neck battle for the podium from the start, with the lead changing hands multiple times between Nicole Mericle, who fought back despite a slack-line mistake, Zuzana Kocumová, and Sabrina Daolio. The pivotal moment came at the Spear Throw, where Zuzana hit her target clean to break away and secure 1st place.
Women’s Top 5 Ranking
Zuzana Kocumová (CZE) 00:47:35
Sabrina Daolio (RSA) 00:48:00
Henriette Bardrum (DEN) 00:48:43
Tatsiana Pekhtserava 00:50:47
Sara Bäckström (SWE) 00:50:54
Regional Battles: Adriatic Series Beast Elite
Serving as the second stop of the 2026 Adriatic Series, the Beast course tested endurance to the absolute maximum. Racers tackled steep climbs, rugged trail technicality, and cold sea sections that tested both physical stamina and mental fortitude.
Norway’s Espen Berget produced a masterclass performance in the Men's Elite race, taking victory in 02:13:53. On the Women’s side, Italy’s Claudia Bongiovanni put on a dominant display to seal 1st place in 02:41:37.
Looking Ahead: The Hvar Legacy Continues in 2027
Hvar proved once again why it has quickly become a holy grail destination for global obstacle course racers. Combining world-class organization, unmatched scenic beauty, and intense competitive energy, the island delivered another legendary weekend.
The story doesn't end here. Hvar has officially been confirmed to host the 2027 Spartan 100M & Sprint World Championships from October 7–10, 2027 for its fourth consecutive year!
Registration for the 2027 World Championship weekend is officially open. Secure your spot on the starting line and prepare to conquer the island once again.
