Gabby DeAngelis prepares for Skyrunning World Championships in Spain

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 10:47 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

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Gabby DeAngelis, a former soccer player from New Hampshire, will compete in the Skyrunning World Championships on September 18-20 in La Gomera, Spain. DeAngelis will represent Team USA in both vertical and sky race disciplines, aiming for a world title. Transitioning from soccer and track to skyrunning, she finds the sport challenging yet rewarding, enhancing her skills through various races and training in the White Mountains. Her journey to the team began with a social media post that invited runners to apply, leading to her selection based on impressive results.

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  • DeAngelis continues to train for the championships ahead.
  • The vertical race is 4.9 kilometers with a 950-meter climb.
  • The sky race covers 29 kilometers and features a 1,900-meter vertical climb.
  • Her experience includes racing in the World Mountain Running Association Cup.
  • This will be her first in-person meeting with U.S. teammates.
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Gabby DeAngelis grew up in Bedford and lives in Concord, but she feels most at home when hiking in the White Mountains. A former soccer player and track runner, DeAngelis has recently taken on the mountain-based sport of skyrunning. Skyrunning is Alpine running that focuses on altitude and technicality. Skyrunning races are held on mountains with an altitude above 2,000 meters (a little over ...

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