France’s Mathieu Blanchard placed second at the 2025 Hardrock 100 after battling breathing issues that were cause for concern. In the following interview, Mathieu talks about wanting to start the race conservatively, choosing not to try to keep up with Ludovic Pommeret on the initial descents, the importance he placed on finishing the event and how that impacted his willingness to take risks, and a big project he has lined up for later this summer.
Read our 2025 Hardrock 100 results article for the full play-by-play on this year’s race.
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Mathieu Blanchard Post-2025 Hardrock 100 Interview Transcript
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