Inês Marques
| Inês Marques | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 10, 1993 Portugal |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Portuguese |
| 💼 Occupation | Trail runner |
| Known for | National champion of trail running |
Inês Marques (born 10 April 1993) is a Portuguese trail runner. With a competitive career spanning over 26 years, she has established herself as one of Portugal's top athletes in the sport, earning several national titles.
Career Highlights
Inês Marques has a distinguished record in Portuguese trail running, including multiple national championships:
- 2020 & 2019: National Trail Champion
- 2018: National SkyRace Champion
- 2017: National Ultra Trail Champion
2025 UTMB Experience
In 2025, Marques faced her first-ever DNF (Did Not Finish) at the prestigious Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB). The race proved to be extremely challenging due to severe weather conditions, including heavy rain, hail, and even snow. She admitted feeling scared and trembling during the night.
Despite the hardships, she pressed on, but the exhaustion was immense. She described experiencing a "sleepy spell" and the difficulty of staying warm. Although she had to withdraw from the race, she expressed her love for the experience and the atmosphere of the UTMB. Determined not to leave a chapter unfinished, she stated that she would return to complete the course in the future.
References
- ↑ "Inês Marques - ITRA". ITRA. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
- ↑ "Inês MARQUES". World Athletics. Retrieved 9 September 2025. Text " Profile" ignored (help)
