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'The Interview': Kílian Jornet on What We Can Learn From Pushing Our Bodies to Extremes

January 17, 2026·43 min·3-min readinterviewsports
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Kilian Jornet, a Spanish ultramarathoner and elite mountain athlete, redefines human limits through extreme endurance feats, blending physical mastery with deep philosophical reflection on fear, mortality, and connection to nature.


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Kilian Jornet is a professional ultramar

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Kilian Jornet

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Kilian JornetLulu Garcia-NavarroStefan Brossa

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States of Elevationby Kilian Jornet

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The New York Times

Topics

FitnessLongevityMental HealthParenting

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