Despite the cancellation of La Diagonale des Fous, David Hauss still came back to his island of Reunion Island to carry out a project that was close to his heart: Beating the record for the ascent of the Piton des Neiges from the sea (36 km, 3400 m D+).
Coming from the French Island of Réunion, the 36 year old competed in triathlons from 12 years of age, later becoming France ́s leading triathlete in the ITU competition.
After 23 years of competition, one of the legends of the sport; Frederik Van Lierde, has celebrated his farewell, clinching one last victory in his hometown race of Menen, Belgium.