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flag Mountain runner Michelino Sunseri set a record on Grand Teton but faces a misdemeanor charge for using a closed trail, sparking debate over park rules and enforcement.

flag In September 2024, 33-year-old mountain runner Michelino Sunseri set a new fastest-known time for climbing and descending Grand Teton, completing the 13.3-mile, 7,000-foot route in 2 hours, 50 minutes, and 50 seconds. flag His record was followed by a misdemeanor charge for briefly using the Old Climber’s Trail, a prohibited route due to erosion, which he claimed was necessary to avoid hikers. flag Federal prosecutors cited posted warnings but later offered to dismiss the charge if Sunseri complies with conditions over 12 months, pending a judge’s approval. flag The case has sparked national debate over park enforcement, overcriminalization, and the balance between safety and athletic achievement.

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