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Post by journeyman on Sept 5, 2009 10:24:44 GMT -5
The team has arrived, checked out the course, and are ready to roll. Apparently it is similar to Cranmore, but more technical downhill. That is always the case at World Champs, as it is hard to find European-type mountains over here. Results will be sent out as soon as I get them! Or you can try looking here: www.wmrc2009.org/results/John |
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Post by journeyman on Sept 6, 2009 13:41:51 GMT -5
Got an email from Joel. Some preliminary results:
Joel Bourgeois 50th
Jason Loutitt 55th
Adrian Lambert around 85
Ed McCarthy around 100
Trevor Caldwell and Kris Swanson...he's not sure.
No word on the women.
Team results from the US team leader:
Men's team
Eritrea 24
Italy 29
Turkey 75
USA 6th
Women's team
USA 3rd
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Post by ahutch on Sept 6, 2009 17:12:22 GMT -5
A few results (but no mention of Canadians) here: www.iaaf.org/news/kind=100/newsid=54232.htmlOf note, given the recent decision to hold World Cross every second year because of African domination: "In the senior men’s race seven of the top ten places were taken by African runners. The winner Geoffrey Kusuro from Uganda is no stranger to mountain running having won the junior title in 2007 in Ovronnaz. Eritrea’s Azerya Weldemariam split Kusuro from compatriot James Kibet." |
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Post by spaff on Sept 6, 2009 17:44:09 GMT -5
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Post by jbrecher on Sept 6, 2009 20:50:46 GMT -5
"In the senior men’s race seven of the top ten places were taken by African runners. The winner Geoffrey Kusuro from Uganda is no stranger to mountain running having won the junior title in 2007 in Ovronnaz." Apparently, Kusuro (who ran the 5K at Worlds) and two of his teammates went straight from Berlin to Italy as a "cost-cutting measure": allafrica.com/stories/200908260446.htmlHe would seem to have benefitted from that decision. |
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Post by ronb on Sept 6, 2009 21:53:09 GMT -5
A few results (but no mention of Canadians) here: www.iaaf.org/news/kind=100/newsid=54232.htmlOf note, given the recent decision to hold World Cross every second year because of African domination: "In the senior men’s race seven of the top ten places were taken by African runners. The winner Geoffrey Kusuro from Uganda is no stranger to mountain running having won the junior title in 2007 in Ovronnaz. Eritrea’s Azerya Weldemariam split Kusuro from compatriot James Kibet." I would guess that the African runners could dominate in Mountain Running even more than on the track and roads, if that were possible..  What say you, skuj.? I know, it's all mental... |
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Post by jbrecher on Sept 7, 2009 7:30:08 GMT -5
Full individual and team results are now posted: www.wmrc2009.org/results/The Canadian Senior Men's team finished 11th, and the Senior Women were 13th. Individually, Sylvia Corbett was the top Canadian woman, finishing 46th, followed by Amy Golumbia (47th), Jessalyn O'Donnell (54th), and Emily Solsberg (63rd). |
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Post by journeyman on Sept 7, 2009 9:10:37 GMT -5
Here are the Canadian results and some comments:
Women (69 finishers, 14 teams)
13 147 CANADA
46 0.51.19 9 Sylvia CORBETT
47 0.51.50 10 Amy GOLUMBIA
54 0.52.43 11 Jessalyn O'DONNELL
63 0.56.52 12 Emily SOLSBERG
Amy's finish is an improvement on 61st in 2006. Syl's is better than her 73rd in 2004. Jess made a great debut, and Emily's finish was probably similar to last year's. The women's team result was not great, but considering all the women ran as well as or better than their previous outings, and one was a first-timer, this is still a step in the right direction. We need to get more repeat customers on the women's side. Amy and Syl and a good example of what happens when you go back for more.
Men (138 finishers, 24 teams)
11 254 CANADA
51 1.02.13 14 Joel BOURGEOIS
55 1.02.38 15 Jason TERAUCHI-LOUTITT
64 1.03.08 17 Kris SWANSON
84 1.04.35 13 Adrian LAMBERT
95 1.06.27 16 Edward MCCARTHY
117 1.11.34 18 Trevor CALDWELL
11th out of 24 teams, this is the best team score Canada has ever had. We finished in the top half of teams at probably the most competitive up/down WMRC we've seen. This is very good.
Lambert has admitted to not being in as good shape as he was the last up/down race, but he still toughed it out for the team. Bourgeois is of course a classy international veteran. His race report notes with respect the toughness of the course and he says the level of competition is only slightly below World Cross. Jason TL was 31/105 in 2005, so a smaller field. This 55th place is solid. Swanson improved on last year's 73rd, though perhaps he could do better as downhill is more his thing. I have yet to hear from him how he felt about it.
Junior men (68 finishers)
66 82 Gord MINAKER CAN 93 0.50.41 66 + 12.15
I know Gord is disappointed with his result, but as a junior, it is tough to make the jump. The guys on the senior team have a lot more international experience. He took it well though, and has vowed to return.
Here is the history: (note that odd numbered years are up/down, while even numbered years are up only)
year men women
2009 11/24 13/14
2008 14/27 20/21
2007 17/25 11/20
2006 21/26 14/19
2005 14/17 12/15 (smaller field because it was in NZ)
2004 14/27 NT
2003 14/18 10/15
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Post by journeyman on Sept 7, 2009 9:47:39 GMT -5
Here's a photo of Joel battling with two Americans. Attachments:
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Post by thinskinned on Sept 7, 2009 19:16:30 GMT -5
. Bourgeois is of course a classy international veteran. His race report notes with respect the toughness of the course and he says the level of competition is only slightly below World Cross. Sorry gotta call this out............ 2009 World Cross result 110 44 Joël Bourgeois CAN 39:42 +4:40 A little more than "slightly" I'd say. |
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Post by skizzy on Sept 7, 2009 20:23:37 GMT -5
This is great! I'm just learning about mountain running on this board.
I wonder how a guy like Rob De Castella would have done in these? This guy was a freak, he had those massive quads and handled the hills of Boston like a piece of cake and I remeber him coming back on Ikangaa through the hills of Melbourne in 82.
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Post by journeyman on Sept 7, 2009 22:43:46 GMT -5
. Bourgeois is of course a classy international veteran. His race report notes with respect the toughness of the course and he says the level of competition is only slightly below World Cross. Sorry gotta call this out............ 2009 World Cross result 110 44 Joël Bourgeois CAN 39:42 +4:40 A little more than "slightly" I'd say. His words, not mine. I think a guy who has been to world cross 13 times is able to discern the competition level at an international event. I think that the relative closeness of finish between Joel and Jason points out that while fitness is always important, there is a certain element of skill required. Put those two on a road course and it would not be close. Joel would be far ahead. So the competitiveness issue is not as simple as comparing numbers. No Kenya, no Ethiopia. Uganda was there, and interestingly, the guy who won this race was 19th at WXC. The guy who was 3rd in this race was 80th, but I don't think it would be correct to suggest that anyone in the top 80 at WXC could have medaled. It's really a different thing entirely. It is always interesting to wonder how so-and-so would do at this. You should try it! Next year's race is all uphill--much easier on the limbs, still very tough, but perhaps a better way to be initiated. It really depends on your personal style: grinding climber or crazy descender. Canadian championships will be in Southern Alberta again, sometime in July. |
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Post by thinskinned on Sept 7, 2009 23:09:50 GMT -5
[quote author=journeyman board=general thread=5060 post=65059 time=1252381426 It's really a different thing entirely..[/quote]
Agreed, 100%, ...... so lets not bother even trying to make comparisons/parrallels!
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What say you, skuj.? I know, it's all mental...