It is generally known that the most extreme endurance athletes in the ultramarathon or ultratriathlon come from Europe, especially Eastern Europe.
Beat Knechtle definitely comes from Europe, especially Switzerland. However, he also has genes from Italy, most likely from his mother, who was born in Graubünden.
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