Incredible sunshine, clear skies and huge crowds welcomed runners from all over the world for Canazei Vertical Kilometer, part of the 2014 Skyrunner® World Series.

Runners departed in waves of approximately 25-runners to tackle the steep and grassy slopes of the VK.

For the men, last years 2nd place Urban Zemmer produced a dominant performance pulling away from his La Sportiva teammates, Nejc Kuhar and Marc Moletto for a convincing win. Last years winner Kilian Jornet placed 7th which was an incredible performance comjng just days after his Hardrock 100 win and course record.

For the ladies, VK specialist Laura Orgue fought off a strong battle from Christel Dewalle and Antonella Confortola, last years winner placed 3rd.

Men

1. Urban Zemmer 32:51
2. Nejc Kuhar 33:45
3. Marc Moletto 34:04
4. Philip Gotsch 34:18
5. Rhorbjorn Ludvigsen 34:31

Ladies

1. Laura Orgue 38:14
2. Christel Dewalle 38:34
3. Antonella Confortola 39:36
4. Victoria Kreuzer 40:42
5. Francesca Rossi 41:30