The roster of runners competing at the World 24-Hour Championship in Poland has been posted on the IAU website. In spite of being cancelled last year, the World race continues to grow in popularity.
In 2010, when the last World 24-hour race was held in France, runners from 30 countries participated. The number of women's teams totaled 16 (a team must consist of 3 runners from a country).
This year, the field is currently set at 256 athletes from 34 countries and close to 100 are women. Importantly, the women's teams have increased to 20 (there are 24 men's teams)! Countries sending women's teams are: Australia, Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Latvia, New Zealand, Poland, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine and United States.
In 2010, the French women took the Gold medal, following by Italy (Silver) and Australia (Bronze). The current US women's team has four different runners from the 2010 team and we are all excited to try and bring home a medal.
The US men also have four different teammates from 2010. In 2010, the US men finished in the medals, locking up the Bronze along with a 2nd place finish for Scott Jurek. This year, Scott won't be running but the US men's team is super strong. I am expecting them to secure a spot on the podium.
Good luck to all and see you soon in Poland.
The US men also have four different teammates from 2010. In 2010, the US men finished in the medals, locking up the Bronze along with a 2nd place finish for Scott Jurek. This year, Scott won't be running but the US men's team is super strong. I am expecting them to secure a spot on the podium.
Good luck to all and see you soon in Poland.
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