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Thomas Cardin

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Born February 9, 1995Sponsor Kiprun
UTMB 915ITRA 926Wins 23Podiums 31

French elite trail runner born in Paris and raised in Grenoble. Started with competitive swimming until age 18 before transitioning to running. Initially tried track athletics but didn't enjoy it, then discovered trail running after moving to Paris for his studies. Joined Taillefer Trail Team where he developed into one of France's top trail runners. Won the European Trail Championships in 2024 in Annecy and became a dominant force on French trails with multiple national titles.

Race Results

2025
6 races4 wins
1st
SaintéLyon/SaintExpress
Nov 29
45km
1,200m+
2:56:01
3rd
Marathon du Mont-Blanc/42km du Mont Blanc
Jun 29
42km
2,450m+
3:46:29
6th
Zegama-Aizkorri/Mendi Maratoia
May 25
42.2km
2,700m+
3:55:34
1st
Grand Raid Ventoux/Mistral Marathon Trail (MMT)
Apr 26
49km
2,200m+
3:38:42
1st
Trail du Ventoux/Le 46 Origine
Mar 9
48km
2,670m+
3:55:18
1st
Trail de la Frison-Roche
Mar 8
42km
2,900m+
4:02:16
2024
7 races6 wins
1st
SaintéLyon
Nov 30
81km
2,500m+
5:52:21
1st
Festival des Templiers/Grand Trail des Templiers
Oct 20
80km
3,500m+
6:38:14
1st
Trail de Combe Bénite
Sep 8
27km
1,950m+
2:36:49
1st
Marathon du Mont-Blanc/23km du Mont Blanc
Jun 29
24km
1,680m+
2:04:55
1st
European Off-Road Running Championships/Trail
Jun 1
58km
3,500m+
4:58:22
Annecy
3rd
Championnat de France de trail/Trail Long
Apr 7
58km
2,950m+
4:46:50
Trail Drôme en Baronnies - Buis-les-Baronnies
1st
Trail du Ventoux/Le 46 Origine
Mar 10
39km
2,100m+
3:30:28
2023
2 races1 win
1st
SaintéLyon
Dec 3
77km
2,300m+
5:41:56
4th
Festival des Templiers/Grand Trail des Templiers
Oct 22
80km
3,500m+
7:05:28
View All 39 Results

Career Highlights

2017: French Espoir Trail Long Champion at Gérardmer
2019: French Trail Short Champion at Méribel (24km, 2:30:56) - Sprint finish victory over Sylvain Cachard
2020: 2nd at French Mountain Running Championships behind Sylvain Cachard
2021: Trail du Ventoux victory (46km, 3:39:22); SaintéLyon co-winner with Romain Lieux (78km, 5:56:36)
2022: French Trail Long Champion at Salers (53km, 4:24:50); European Trail bronze at El Paso and team gold; Trail du Ventoux win (47km, 3:44:43)
2023: French Mountain Running Champion (12.5km, 55:27); SaintéLyon victory (78km, 5:41:56)
2024: European Trail Champion at Annecy (58km, 4:58:22); 23 km du Mont-Blanc win (2:04:55); Grand Trail des Templiers victory (80.4km, 6:38:14); SaintéLyon fourth win (82km, 5:52:21)
2025: Trail du Ventoux win (46km, 3:55:18); Grand Raid Ventoux 50K win (49km, 3:38:42); Zegama-Aizkorri 6th (42.2km, 3:55:34); Marathon du Mont-Blanc 3rd (42km, 3:46:29)

Key Achievements

European Trail Champion (2024)
French Trail Champion - Short (2019)
French Trail Champion - Long (2022)
French Mountain Running Champion (2023)
European Trail Bronze Medal (2022) - Team Gold
SaintéLyon Winner (2021 co-winner, 2023, 2024)
Grand Trail des Templiers Winner (2024)
Trail du Ventoux Winner (2021, 2022, 2024, 2025)
Grand Raid Ventoux 50K Winner (2025)
23 km du Mont-Blanc Winner (2024)

Notable Traits

Born in Paris 10th arrondissement, grew up in Grenoble
Former competitive swimmer (youth to age 18)
Transitioned from track running to trail after moving to Paris for studies
Member of Taillefer Trail Team where he developed his competitive level
Known for strong tactical racing and ability to accelerate in final kilometers
Excels on technical mountain terrain between 20K and 80K
Strong national team representative for France