Iulian Bercu, Moldovan sportsman today ranked 11th in the Racing Planet ultramarathon in New Zealand. 

He is one of the best runners of 180 participants in the race. 

The Moldovan marathoner competes with athletes from 35 countries, such as Ireland, China and Japan, the United Arab Emirates and South Korea.

Sportsman from France ranked first while U.S marathoner was runner-up. British runner ranked third. 

The long-distance race crossed 250 km through mountains and forests in temperatures ranging from 20 degrees to -10 degrees. 

The competition will last seven days and end on Saturday.