– **History:**
– Skyrunning originated in the early 1990s from Italian mountaineer Marino Giacometti and a group of climbers.
– Races were first held on Mont Blanc and Monte Rosa.
– The Federation for Sport at Altitude (FSA) was established in 1995 to regulate the sport.
– Over 200 races are held globally with around 50,000 participants from 65 countries.
– The Peak Performance Project led by Dr. Giulio Sergio Roi studied human performance at high altitudes.
– **International Skyrunning Federation:**
– The International Skyrunning Federation (ISF) was founded in 2008 by the FSA and founding nations.
– ISF’s primary goals include directing, regulating, and promoting skyrunning worldwide.
– The ISF oversees the Skyrunner World Series.
– It aims to develop and enhance skyrunning and similar multisport activities.
– The ISF sanctions various skyrunning events globally.
– **Skyrunning Disciplines:**
– The main disciplines are Sky, SkyUltra, and Vertical.
– The Skyrunner World Series represents the pinnacle of outdoor running.
– The series includes an annual world championship.
– The Skyrunning European Championships and VK Open Championships are significant events.
– The VK Open Championships focus on promoting the Vertical discipline.
– **See Also:**
– Mountain running is related to skyrunning.
– Mountaineering shares similarities with skyrunning.
– Trail running is another outdoor running discipline.
– Ultramarathons involve long-distance running events.
– These activities are often intertwined with skyrunning.
– **References:**
– Various sources provide information on skyrunning.
– Publications like “What in the World is Skyrunning?” and “What Is Skyrunning?” offer insights.
– The International Skyrunning Federation’s rules are essential for the sport.
– References from the Skyrunner World Series and the Federazione Italiana Skyrunning are valuable.
– These sources contribute to understanding the history and development of skyrunning.
