Maximilian Kopf

Name: Maximilian Kopf
SCOTT Athlete since: 2022
D.O.B: 24.09.1992
Nationality: Austrian
Hometown: Linz

Biography:
Born in the flatlands, I found my passion for the mountains as a little kid while skiing. They have fascinated me since day one. After finishing my masters in Vienna, I started to work as a medical engineer. Besides work I was running on a regular basis. Running on streets was fun but somehow didn't fully satisfy me. After some time I finally found my true passion - trail running. And I can tell you - I am HOOKED. Running up and down mountain trails is a feeling I can hardly put into words. Even thinking about it gives me goose bumps. Spending time outdoors with fun and open-minded people is priceless.

Athlete talk

Achievements: 
2nd place at Eiger Ultra Trail E250 by UTMB (2022)
10th place at Transalpine Run (2021)
43rd place at Lavaredo UltraDolimites by UTMB (2022)
2nd place at Saalbacher Skymarathon (2022), 

3 fun facts to learn about me:
1-    I’m a passionate cook, as well as a coffee & cake lover (cake is probably my biggest weakness)
2-    I’m probably one of the worst at remembering names (so please don’t take it personally)
3-    Cinnamon is the end game (if you’re adding cinnamon to my meal you’re definitely trying to poison me on purpose)

Favourite race: Races I would really like to participate in are Western States, Badwater135, UTMB & Marathon de Sables. My favourite races so far are UltraDolomites & Traunsee Bergmarathon.
Favourite SCOTT product: Supertrac RC 2
A quote you live by: just be yourself, you’re great the way you are. Stay wild, keep pushing and trust the process. Respect nature and follow the sun.
Motivational song: “Mother We Just Can’t Get Enough” - New Radicals