Fiona Porte is a French ultra-trail runner and mountain runner who discovered trail running in her early twenties after being drawn to the mountains. After overcoming significant knee injuries that sidelined her for several years (2013-2020), she made a remarkable comeback, winning the Lavaredo Ultra Trail and Maxi-Race du Lac d'Annecy in 2023. Known for her ability to dominate races from start to finish, she has collected victories at prestigious events across France and Europe.
UTMB Index
730
Birth Date
February 7, 1989
Birth Place
Guilherand-Granges, France
Key Achievements
- Lavaredo Ultra Trail Winner (2023)
- Maxi-Race du Lac d'Annecy Winner (2023)
- Éco-Trail de Paris Île-de-France Winner (2012)
- 6000D Winner (2011)
- Trail du Colorado Winner (2011)
- Trail de l'Ardéchois Winner (2011)
- French National Trail Champion - Silver Medal (2011, 2012)
- French Mountain Running Champion - Silver Medal (2010)
Career Highlights
- 2023: Victory at Lavaredo Ultra Trail 120K (14:57:36) with 45-minute winning margin
- 2023: Victory at Maxi-Race du Lac d'Annecy 88km (10:15:21) with 30-minute winning margin
- 2023: 2nd place at TDS (24:08:32)
- 2012: Victory at Éco-Trail de Paris 80km (6:40:33), defeating Nathalie Mauclair
- 2011: Victory at 6000D (6:38:04), missing course record by just 1:46
- 2011: Multiple victories including Trail de l'Ardéchois and Trail du Colorado
Notable Traits
- • Made successful comeback after multi-year injury layoff (2013-2020)
- • Known for leading races from start to finish with strong solo performances
- • Competed at European and World Mountain Running Championships
- • French national records: 3000m (11:04.22), 10km road (38:26)