At 07:13 this morning, Michaela Senft arrived into Faro to finish second overall in the 350km race – and first (and only) female finisher. A superb performance, delivered with patience, resolve, and quiet strength.
Michaela is no stranger to Arctic racing. In 2022 she won the 185km Lapland Arctic Ultra, and once again she has shown exactly what disciplined systems, experience, and self-belief can achieve over long distances in unforgiving conditions.
She was welcomed at the finish by scratched athlete 310 Patrick Sumi, balloons in hand and voice fully deployed, helping mark a moment that deserves celebration.
Now, the pulk is down, the boots are off, and Michaela is doing what matters most in the hours after an Arctic finish – resting, recovering, and letting her feet finally dry out.
Congratulations Michaela. A remarkable race, raced beautifully.
