Meet the Ukrainian-Canadian ultrarunner who is winning everything

Ihor Verys is running for the views, the trail friends and to raise awareness: “the podium is just a bonus”

Ukrainian-Canadian wins inaugural B.C. Backyard Ultra with 261 km

Ihor Verys of Chilliwack, B.C., has now won his first two ultra races

The first B.C. Backyard Ultra is underway in Salmon Arm

The winner will earn an invitation to compete as part of Team Canada at Big’s Backyard Ultra World Championship in October