Baptiste Blanchard Maintains Lead with Supersonic Pace on Diagonale des Fous
RIVIÈRE DES GALETS, RÉUNION – As of 12:26:30 on October 17, 2025, Baptiste Blanchard continues to lead the grueling Diagonale des Fous, demonstrating a remarkable final sprint toward the Rivière des Galets checkpoint. The elite runner is exhibiting a pace described as “supersonic” by observers, solidifying his position at the forefront of the Grand Raid competition.
The Grand Raid, Réunion Island’s iconic trail running event, commenced on October 16, 2025, and challenges athletes across multiple races culminating at the La Redoute stadium in Saint-Denis. Blanchard’s performance is particularly significant as the Diagonale des Fous-the event’s most prestigious race-tests endurance, strategy, and mental fortitude over a demanding course. Spectators and followers can track Blanchard and other competitors in real time via Réunion La 1ère’s dedicated runner tracking tool, and stay updated on all event developments through their 24/7 WebTV broadcast, running through October 19, 2025.
