Cape Town - South African star trail runner Ryan Sandes has finished fourth in the 100km Ultra Trail Australia in the famous Blue Mountains National Park.
"I had a tough but really rewarding day out in the Blue Mountains. I had forgotten how brutal the course is with fast runnable sections combined with never ending stairs and rocky trails. I started off conservatively and during the race it felt like I could not get my legs into fifth gear and I was a bit sluggish at times. I however finished strong and was moving through the field which is nice to know with my main goal race Ultra Trail Mont Blanc 100 miler coming up in August. I am stoked with how things played out and want to think my dream givers and everyone for their incredible support, said Sandes.
Results:
1. Pau Capell – 09:20:14
2. Ben Duffus – 09:39:25
3. Yun Yanqiao – 09:42:09
4. Ryan Sandes – 09:48:24
5. Andrius Ramonas – 09:49:14