Ihor Verys

From Ukraine, Ihor Verys relocated to Canada for school eight years ago. He started his ultrarunning career in 2021, and podiumed every race he participated in since.

 

Verys began his ultrarunning career with the challenging Finlayson Arm 100K in 2021, and has been savouring every moment since. He took first place at Fat Dog 120 in 2022, a gruelling ultratrail race considered one of the hardest in the world. Verys also was on Team Canada for the Big’s Backyard World Teams Championships. By completing 67 laps, the largest number of laps on the team, Ihor made a significant contribution to Team Canada’s 5th place out of the 37 participating countries.

 

Although highly performing, he races to celebrate fitness, test his limits, explore new trails, see new views and make new friends. The podium is just a bonus.