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Lead Stories: Friday, August 29, 2008

Koerner ends winless streak; earns top honors at Western States 100mi Endurance Run

Posted June 25th, 2007 at 8:00 PM by Jessica Galvano

Section: News & Results, Marathons, Running & Training, Cross Training

Sixth time’s a charm. For Hal Koerner, a sixth attempt at the Western States Endurance Run brought a long sought after victory. A five-year streak without title ended for Koerner Saturday night as he crossed a finish lined with spectators. At 9:12 p.m., Koerner received a winner’s welcome from a host of camera flashes and a freshly star-studded sky.

Although he finished third in 2004 and ninth in 2003, Koerner has returned to the renowned 100-miler each year with an eye for first. In his previous races, Koerner had remained with the pack, matching their steady pace rather than setting his own. Saturday, however, the Oregon ultrarunner ran almost every mile without the company of his fellow competitors.
His 2007 strategy: run alone, take the lead and keep it.

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Kimball retains title at Western States Endurance Run

Posted June 25th, 2007 at 6:44 PM by Jessica Galvano

Section: News & Results, Marathons, Running & Training, Cross Training

Nikki Kimball, first place women’s finisher in the 2004 and 2006 Western States Endurance Run, approached the start of this year’s 100-miler with hopes of a third title. Despite her previous successes in California’s notoriously challenging ultramarathon, Kimball was not convinced of certain victory.

Like many of her peers, the Montana runner regards the Western States 100 as one of the most prestigious ultradistance events. As expected, this year’s female field boasted established athletes from across the United States and around the world. With fierce competitors all eager to be the first across a very distant finish line, not even Kimball’s years of experience could calm her pre-race nerves.

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VIDEO: Koerner, Kimball win 2007 Western States 100 Endurance Run

Posted June 25th, 2007 at 10:41 AM by Adam Jacobs

Section: News & Results, Marathons, Running & Training, Cross Training

Congratulations to Hal Koerner and Nikki Kimball on winning one of the world’s most grueling, athletic events: the 100 mile Western States Endurance Run.

Koerner was able to top an intense challenge from Erik Skaden and edged out 2006 champion, Graham Cooper, to win in 16 hours, 12 minutes and 16 seconds. On the women’s side, Kimball blew away the competition and won in 18:12:38; two hours ahead of runner-up Karine Herry.

WS100 reports that nearly 300 runners battled through the weekend and successfully completed the legendary, ultra-endurance event.

WS100 Top Finishers [Name-Time(Age-Gender)]:

MEN:
1. Hal Koerner - 16:12:16 (M-31)
2. Erik Skaden - 16:36:49 (M-35)
3. Graham Cooper - 17:11:41 (M-37)

WOMEN:
1. Nikki Kimball - 18:12:38 (F-36)
2. Karine Herry - 20:12:38 (F-39)

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