Frédéric Tranchand

Frédéric Tranchand, the 2025 Short Trail World Champion and former elite orienteering star, shares his fascinating journey from navigating forests to trail racing. He delves into how orienteering shapes race strategies, emphasizing the advantage of navigation skills in difficult courses. Tranchand also discusses his preparation with the French team, his transition to skyrunning, and his unexpected lead in the race. He highlights his relationship with fellow athlete Noah Williams and the team's collective goal for medals, rounding off with insights into his upcoming skyrunning challenges.