Posts tagged with: anita ortiz

TransRockies - update

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Posted in At the Races by Matt Ward on Thu 27 Aug '09

After 4 stages American runners Ted Russell and Greg Kotzbauer hold a lead of around 20 minutes (not long on this course). It’s not so close in the women’s race as Anita Ortiz and Prudence Lheureux hold on to a lead of 1hr and 48 mins… Read more…
Carpenter unstoppable at Skyrunner® Pikes Peak Marathon

Posted in At the Races by Matt Ward on Tue 18 Aug '09

Matt Carpenter lived up to expectations by winning the fifth Skyrunner® World Series race Pikes Peak Marathon on Sunday (16) in Colorado, he led from start to finish, sailing home to victory in 3h37’02”. Read more…
Koerner and Ortiz take WS100 titles

Posted in At the Races by Matt Ward on Mon 29 Jun '09

The legendary Western Sates 100 took place yesterday (28) in what were described as ‘sweltering’ conditions. 2007 winner Hal Koerner defended his title (there was no race in 2008) and after a steady start Anita Ortiz stormed through the field to finish first woman and an amazing 9th overall. Read more…

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