Ultra-Trail : un coureur Segréen a fait le tour du Mont Blanc en août 2022

Anthony Esnault est l’un des organisateurs de la course La Petite gemmoise, qui a eu lieu pour la huitième fois, à Sainte-Gemmes-d'Andigné, commune déléguée de Segré-en-Anjou-bleu (Maine-et-Loire).

C’est aussi un sportif de 44 ans adepte des courses à pied de très longue distance. Nous l’avons rencontré après sa participation fin août 2022 à l’UTMB, Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc (Haute-Savoie).

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