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KOUROS, GEESLER, HEASLETT
SHINE IN
USA 24-HOUR RUN CHAMPIONSHIP
Oblivious to all the Americans (the starting field of 167 was the largest
ever for a 24-hour race) was special guest Yiannis Kouros of Athens,
Greece. Kouros, virtually unchallenged as the world's best all-day ultrarunner
for almost 20 years, ran alone immediately from the start, never stopping,
never walking, never faltering from a relentless, metronomic pace. He
constantly pulled away from the field, amassing a final total of 172.37
miles, bettering his own U.S. all-comers record (set in this event three
years ago) by nearly 5 miles.
Dan Brannen
American Ultrarunning Association
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RESULTS |
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WOMEN |
1.
Yiannis Kouros (guest: GREECE),
172.37 miles
2. John Geesler (USA National Champion),
137.52 miles
3. Mark Godale, 133.10 miles
4. Stephen Godale, 130.66 miles
5. Scott Ludwig, 129.06 miles
6. Tim Shea, 125.28 miles
7. Jeff Hagen, 124.07 miles
8. Roy Pirrung, 122.69 miles
9. Dennis Deane, 118.91 miles
10. Newton Baker, 116.35 miles
11. Bob Oberkehr, 112.97 miles
12. Ed Rousseau, 110.69 miles
13. John Nichols, 110.19 miles
14. Fred Davis, 109.10 miles
15. Ray Zirblis, 108.64 miles
16. Robin Fry, 107.78 miles
17. Frank Probst, 105.82 miles
18. Ray Piva, 105.02 miles
19. Ed Dodd, 104.73 miles
20. Byron Lane, 104.46 miles
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1.
Ann Heaslett (USA National Champion),
128.55 miles
2. Sandy Powell, 124.87 miles
3. Sue Ellen Trapp, 113.46 miles
4. Junko Leerink (guest: JAPAN/CT),
110.19 miles
5. Jamie Huneycutt, 106.32 miles
6. Bonnie Busch, 106.21 miles
7. Sylvie Boisvert (guest: CANADA),
104.73 miles
8. Christine Markham, 103.64 miles
9. Debbie Jones, 96.33 miles
10. Christine Crawford, 95.19 miles
11. Lisa Stranc, 90.55 miles
12. Andrea Nichols, 88.37 miles
13. Julie Schroeder, 87.28 miles
14. Lorraine Bunk, 86.18 miles
15. Beth Simpson, 86.18 mile
16. Sue Yates, 83.14 miles
17. Barb Sousa, 82.96 miles
18. Pat Lehman-Jedrek, 81.82 miles
19. Janis Clay, 80.73 miles
20. Fenny Roberts, 78.55 miles |
Break
Down of the 24 Hour Event
24 Hours
10:00AM Sunday:
Kouros continues metronomically, apparently on his way to a new U.S.
All-comers record of about 172 miles.
22 Hours Kouros,
159.3
8:00AM Sunday:
More than 30 miles ahead, running a separate race all by himself, Yiannis
Kouros glides along as if he could simply run forever. He remains on
target to break 170 miles.
20 Hours Kouros,
146.2 miles
6:00AM, Sunday, Sept. 15:
Kouros' very gradual slowdown curve now has him running at about 9 min/mile
pace. He still has not only not stopped once, he has virtually not broken
stride for 18 straight hours, while grabbing something to eat or drink
virtually every lap. Even with a continued gradual slowdown, he has
a very good shot at breaking his U.S. all-comers 24-hour record of 167+
miles, and even a good chance of going over 170 miles.
18 Hours Kouros,
133.1 miles
4:00AM, Sunday,
September 15:
Intermittent thundershowers have continued throughout the night and
have slowed the field considerably. Here's the top of the field as the
early morning hours continue to pass:
16 Hours Kouros,
120.0 miles
1:00AM:
The light rain turned to a heavy downpour for about 15 minutes, but
now it has stopped.
Midnight:
Halfway, and a gentle rain has just started to fall. Kouros continues
to run away.
12 Hours Kouros,
92.7 miles
11:00PM, EST:
10 Hours Kouros 78.6
9:20PM, EST:
Kouros is way out front in the men's race, and continues to look strong
in his bid to break world records at both the 150km and 200km distances
8 Hours Kouros 63.3
6:45PM, EST:
Kouros passed the 50 mile mark in just over 6:15 and continues to run
strong in front of the men's field.
6 Hours Kouros 48.0
miles
5:55PM, EST:
Reicher and Kouros continue to lead the field going into the evening
hours. It has cooled off drasstically in the last hour, and a gentle
wind is blowing. No rain, yet!
5 Hours Kouros 39.2
4:30PM, EST:
Yiannis Kouros shot out all alone from the starting gun and has been
running steady 7 minute miles for over 4 hours. Kouros ran past the
marathon point in 3:05, with defending USA national champ Rudy Afanador
less than a mile behind
Saturday, September 14: 12:30 EST, Just after the race start
This morning following the race briefing and introductions of the former
10 USA National Champions and foreign visitors, including world record
holder for 24 hours, Yiannis Kouros, the field paused for photographs,
a short prayer, and a singing of the National Anthem.
Race start was delayed for approximately 12 minutes as the ceremonies
were completed, leaving the official start of the race at 12:12 EST.
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