Thrilling Dolomitenmann Relay Race Pits Teams Against the Elements

Thrilling Dolomitenmann Relay Race Pits Teams Against the Elements
Paragliding is one of the sports in the Dolomites Man relay race. Reuters
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Billed as “the world’s toughest relay race,” athletes from all over the world battled against air, wind, and water at the Dolomitenmann in Lienz, Austria on Sept. 8.

Now in its 31st year, the Dolomitenmann (Dolomites Man) relay race is split into four legs beginning with mountain running, followed by paragliding, mountain biking, and wildwater kayaking.