In what time can Kilian Jornet run a Vertical Kilometer? | Salomon TV

VK is all about pure performance. It's not about technique or strategy it's just how much you can work and how strong you are. Watch as Kilian explores Norways epic landscapes to find the perfect spot to break the fastest known time "FKT" of a VK held by Philip Gotsch which is under 29 minutes.

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What's your personal proudest achievement in trail running? Tell us about it! 👊🏻

[potatoes]

No matter the time, goal or distance, this makes you want to train

[larsmunch]

To gain 1000 meters of elevation in 28:40 requires 5.7 W/kg on average for almost half an hour, just to overcome the potential energy. In addition to that comes the energy needed to overcome other things. That is world class!

[robertparry]

That's not a 'trail', that's a cliff face ! Brilliant going once again by one of the finest ultrarunners on the planet !

[FallLineJP]

Killian: "The trail is very good here"

Also Killian: Sprints up glassy class 3 slabs.

[Escalusfr]

Dude improved by 40 seconds on an endeavour that places him at the top of human performance and still doesn't think he can stop putting in effort. THIS is called dedication

[advancedcasual]

to think that this is one of the fittest endurance athletes in the world right now and he is breaking down at the end of it I know I would be dead after about 50 meters

[francoism]

Even more impressed by the guy holding the camera and who is filming the start and then has to take over Kilian to be ready to film the finish! Super fast guy.

[hugolopes]

It's wonderful to see a genuine smile after achieving yet another goal, please continue to inspire us Kilian. Well done

[ericcameron]

Ive been a big fan of Kilian’s ultra running dominance for many years. What an amazing and dedicated athlete! Congrats on yet another record

[chrisdecu]

My vertical kilometer time is 43:36. WOW under 30 minutes. I don’t think i have what it takes to be an elite in trail running. But good video. Watching from the Philippines 🇵🇭⛰⛰

[quicomaasai]

Moltes Felicitats Kilian ! Ets una font de inspiració per tots els amants d'aquest esport.

[jurgen]

At no point in my life have I considered timing myself for a vertical kilometer... Amazing stuff! Kilian Jornet is built different.

[Kelly_Ben]

Incredible. He runs faster on steep inclines than I do on the flats! 😆 Congratulations!!

[MihaiGoRunning]

Kilian is a great machine with a insane engine! No one can argue that! A true inspiration for all trail runners! 👏Very good clip! 👍

[neilcollins]

No drugs no machine no assistant nothing but man against mountain, this is outstanding.

[etapepartners]

amazing performance. I will never have that kind of engine, but I love watching people who do.

[riket]

Un chalenge avec lui-même. Belle personnalité. Cet homme semble aimer surtout la nature et le dépassement de soi. Il montre à quel point l'homme est performant....et renvoi à quel point nous nous sommes tous empâté et sommes devenu vulnérable.

[davidbaker]

So incredible ! So inspiring! Love your work ethic and attitude! Love how you combined research, training and all out effort! Congratulations!!!

[alixvolte]

Amazing performance, Kilian ! And the place is beautiful ☺️🏔