A SCOTTISH woman has triumphed after coming top in what is widely regarded as one of the toughest mountain races in the world.
Jasmin Paris, 31, from Edinburgh, was the first woman to finish the 2015 Berghaus Dragon's Back Race, which takes place over five days in Wales.
Some 140 runners attempt to run 300km with 16,000m of ascent (almost twice the height of Everest), heading south along the mountainous spine of the country from Conwy Castle to Carreg Cennen Castle.
The high mileage, difficult climbs, navigational challengaes and changeable weather meant that only 64 competitors completed every stage.
The overall winner of the race was Jim Mann, 38, from County Durham, with Jasmin coming first in the women's race and second overall. Her partner Konrad Rawlik then took the third spot.
And for a race which showcased the strength in depth of women's ultra-endurance running, two more women were in the top six spots.
Jasmin Paris said: "It's a great feeling to finish second overall. The event has lived up to my expectations with five fantastic days of mountain running.
"To finish the fifth day running together with Jim and Konrad, and sharing the spirit of the journey in a group was everything that I had hoped for."
The Berghaus Dragon's Back Race has only been staged on three occasions, in 1992, 2012 and this year, and has a global reputation as the most challenging event of its type.
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