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Running power was recorded at 1\u2009Hz using a Stryd footpod. Maximal mean power output was calculated for durations from 1\u2009second to 480\u2009minutes, and the time spent within predefined power zones and critical power-based intensity domains was quantified. Comparisons with previously published subelite reference data were expressed as standardized\n Z<\/jats:italic>\n -scores.\n \n Results<\/jats:bold>\n :\n <\/jats:italic>\n Exercise intensity declined with increasing race duration, with higher mean power (5.1\u2009W\u00b7kg\n \u22121<\/jats:sup>\n ) and greater relative time\u2009>4\u2009W\u00b7kg\n \u22121<\/jats:sup>\n (44.9%) in the VR compared with SR (3.3\u2009W\u00b7kg\n \u22121<\/jats:sup>\n , 6.2%) and SUR (2.8\u2009W\u00b7kg\n \u22121<\/jats:sup>\n , 2.1%). The athlete showed very large maximal mean power output deviations (\n Z<\/jats:italic>\n >+2) in the VR compared with subelite reference data, moderate differences in the SR, and small advantages for efforts \u226420\u2009minutes in the SUR. Most race time was spent within 4 to 6, 3 to 5, and 2 to 4\u2009W\u00b7kg\n \u22121<\/jats:sup>\n in the VR, SR, and SUR, respectively.\n \n Conclusion<\/jats:bold>\n :\n <\/jats:italic>\n World-class mountain running performance is characterized by superior power maintenance capacity and extended time at high relative intensities compared with subelite runners. 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