Canadian Nick Elson second at Broken Arrow 52K
Nick Elson was second in the Broken Arrow 52K in Squaw Valley, California in a time of 5:05:00
And Megan Kimmel takes 1st female and 5th OA!! Too slow on the draw for a pic… #brokenarrowskyrace pic.twitter.com/Lm3sNbm1Oq
— Eric Carter (@Skiericcarter) June 16, 2018
The highly-decorated Canadian trail runner Nick Elson, who recently set an FKT on Yosemite’s Half Dome, came second in the Broken Arrow 52K in Squaw Valley, California yesterday. Elson averaged 5:51 per kilometre, finishing in 5:05:00.
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The Broken Arrow 52K is a looped course that covers some of Squaw Valley’s most famous terrain. Runners ascend nearly 5,300 feet as they navigate one of America’s most rugged ski resorts.
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In the women’s race, Megan Kimmel finished first in a time of 5:30:43. Second place went to Rea Kolbl in 5:48:49, and third place to Rory Bosio in 5:52:12.
In the 26K race, trail superstar Max King celebrated Father’s Day by defending his Broken Arrow title. King bested his 2017 time by about eight minutes to finish in 2:09:21.
The #brokenarrowskyrace 26k king remains on his throne as @MaxKingOR celebrates Fathers Day by defending his 2017 win and besting his time from last year (on a snowy course) by about 8 minutes finishing in 2:09:21. #allhailtheking #ringdasbell #salomonsquad #timetoplay pic.twitter.com/MwOe5pL8wg
— Broken Arrow Skyrace (@BrokenArrowCA) June 17, 2018
In the women’s 26K, Danielle Moreno finished first in 2:36:45.
Daniella Moreno takes the win for the women at the #brokenarrowskyrace 26k finishing in 2:36:45. #brokenarrowskyrace #lesscloudmoresky #usskyrunning #skyrunning #skyrunningusa #timetoplay #ringdasbell pic.twitter.com/BQEoz21swI
— Broken Arrow Skyrace (@BrokenArrowCA) June 17, 2018
At an elevation of 8,750 feet, Emigrant Pass is one of the hardest segments in the race. This passage was made famous by the Western States 100, the world’s oldest 100-mile race. The Western States Endurance Run is only 5 day away, beginning on June 23rd.
Twelve talented Canadians are set to start the iconic race this coming weekend.
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