Through grit, determination, and resilience, Polish athlete Eva zu Beck crossed the finish line of the 500km Bright Equipment Lapland Arctic Ultra this evening March 11th at 16:44.
Eva faced her fair share of challenges on the trail — from snapped sled cables to sore shins, cold nights, and difficult moments along the way. Yet she kept moving forward, overcoming every hurdle to make it to the finish.
Eva first joined us last year in the 185km distance, racing with her dog, Vilk. Sadly, she had to pull out when Vilk was struggling after the first day. This year, Vilk stayed warm and safe at a doggie hotel — but in a wonderful moment of reunion, Eva arranged for Vilk to join her for the final stretch. Together, they crossed the finish line side by side.
A huge congratulations to Eva — proof that persistence pays off. Well done!