Stellan Fries

About

Stellan Fries is a Swedish ultrarunner from Stockholm whose path to competitive long-distance running began after a career in alpine skiing and a pivot to running in 2012. His first taste of ultra racing came at a 50-mile event in England in 2013, which exceeded expectations and sparked a growing dedication to the sport. By 2014 he had completed his first 100-mile race. His most celebrated result came at the Black River Run 100 miles in 2018, where he won in 15:38:21 — the best Swedish recorded time for a 50-plus athlete at the 100-mile distance, achieved on his first 100-mile race on Swedish soil. He has also competed at Centurion Running events in England. Fries exemplifies how masters athletes can excel at extreme distances where experience and mental fortitude matter as much as raw speed.

Notable Wins

• — Black River Run 100 miles 2018 winner (15:38:21
• — best Swedish 50+ time at 100 miles)

Race History