Patrick Kipngeno (KEN – Run2gether ON AG) feared the muddy conditions of the last few days, but the sun which completely dried the route completely in a few hours practically paved the way for him. The Kenyan took the lead from the start and held the lead until the finish line. Elhousine Elazzaoui (MAR – Nnormal) had to settle for second place.
For us, it is worth mentioning the third place of an amazing Daniel Pattis (ITA – Brooks): «I didn’t really know what to expect from this race, especially given the altitude. I’ve felt good all week, but I know it doesn’t mean anything. I was excited and nervous at the start because I wanted to do really well after the result in Japan. In the end, the race went well and I’m thrilled with this podium.”
Perfect debut for Joyce Njeru
Joyce Njeru (KEN – Atletica Saluzzo) achieved her first victory in the Golden Trail World Series. “I am so happy. On the starting line I was getting a little nervous because I wanted this victory so much and I knew I was capable of it. But I immediately calmed down and got back into my rhythm. Today it wasn’t about fighting with others, but about fighting with myself to do the perfect race. I knew I was strong both uphill and downhill, and today I proved it.” Despite a race run at a truly high level, Maude Mathys (CHE – Asics), victorious in Japan, had to settle for second place in this Chinese stage. Grayson Murphy (USA – Saucony) did not disappoint, third despite the cramps, she showed class to spare…
Zegama and Zegama
After this Asian trip, the Golden Trail World Series will stop in the Basque Country, for the legendary Zegama Aizkorri, the third stage of the season. The date to be circled in red on the calendar is May 26th… Stay Tuned!!
Four Sisters Mountain Trail
Men
1 – Patrick Kipngeno (KEN – Run2gether ON AG): 01:59:10 (+200 pts)
2 – Elhousine Elazzaoui (MAR – Nnormal): 02:05:39 (+188 pts)
3 – Daniel Pattis (ITA – Brooks): 02:05:51(+176 pts)
4 – Philemon Ombogo Kiriago (KEN – Run2gether ON AG): 02:08:08 (+166 pts)
5 – Joey Hadorn (CHE – Salomon): 02:08:20 (+156 pts)
6 – Alain Santamaría Blanco (ESP – Salomon): 02:10:59 (+150 pts)
7 – Huohua Zhang (CHN – Salomon): 02:12:05 (+144 pts)
8 – Adil Moussaoui (MAR): 02:16:14 (+140 pts)
9 – Alex Garcia Carrillo (ESP – Brooks): 02:16:27 (+136 pts)
10 – Banglin Fan (CHN – Salomon): 02:16:38 (+133 pts)
Women
1 – Joyce Muthoni Njeru (KEN – Athletica Saluzzo): 02:25:27 (+200 pts)
2 – Maude Mathys (CHE – Asics): 02:29:44 (+188 pts)
3 – Grayson Murphy (USA – Saucony): 02:34:26 (+176 pts)
4 – Naiara Irigoyen Indave (ESP – A4XKM): 02:34:56 (+166 pts)
5 – Malen Osa Ansa (ESP – Salomon): 02:36:17 (+156 pts)
6 – Yao Miao (CHN – Salomon): 02:39:19 (+150 pts)
7 – Sara Alonso (ESP – Asics Trail Team): 02:41:30 (+144 pts)
8 – Julia Font Gomez (ESP – Brooks): 02:43:21 (+140 pts)
9 – Sylvia Nordskar (NOR – Hoka): 02:48:24 (+136 pts)
10 – Rosa Lara Feliu (ESP – Compressport): 02:52:04 (+133 pts)