Hugo Deck wins the 2026 edition of the Diagonale des Fous, an event of 180 km and 10,000 m of D+ organised as part of the Grand Raid de La Réunion. This victory adds to an already impressive record, after a success earlier this year on the Maxi-Race d’Annecy.
Aged 26, the Frenchman wins in 22h54min, well clear of the competition. The report also presents this win as a strong statement from his very first attempt at the Diagonale des Fous, in line with other runners mentioned who had recently taken victory.
On the course, Hugo Deck takes the upper hand on the Maïdo climb at km 120. Despite an end to the race described as laborious, he keeps his advantage and is not caught, which enables him to claim victory.
Among the opponents, the source highlights the role of Vincent Esmiol, who had long dominated before falling back. The standings also feature Jean-Philippe Tschumi and Tom Evans, while Robin Juillaguet climbs back to take second place on the podium.
In the women’s category, the article states the arrival of Ruth Croft, presented as going solo on the women’s race. She should finish in the top 20 overall, according to the information provided at the time of writing.
