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VE NEWS EDITION 43, SEPTEMBER 2013
Great Pyramid Race 2013 The 2013 Great Pyramid Race has been run and won once again, but this time there was more than one winner.
Crossing the line first in the gruelling 12 kilometre race up Walshs’ Pyramid was Dave WOOD. Although the winner of $1000 Dave WOOD immediately donated the prize money to Steven Francis who was placed third. Steven Francis’ daughter Charli was recently diagnosed with cancer and requires on-going treatment. Dave Wood only decided to donate the prize money to Steve Francis after speaking with him before the race. Wood finished the race in 1 hr 27 minutes and 58 seconds, followed by John Grehan in 1 hour 30 minutes and 56 seconds and then Steve Francis in a time of 1 hour 31 minutes and 39 seconds. Photo by Colin Creek.
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The day was extremely hot and this was evident by the eventual Wood having to be treated by the ambulance after the race for dehydration. In the womens event Andrea Hargreaves won the race in 1hr 45min 55sec, beating home Sue Crowe in 1 hour 48 minutes and 28 seconds followed and Lisa Conyers in 2 hours 10 minutes and 59 seconds. After 54 years the race continues to gain popularity BSA: 52012 and is part of the Australian Mountain Running Race Calender. Over 150 entrants competed in the race this year. Of course there was the usual carnival atmosphere on Gordonvales’ biggest day of the year. A crowd of over 4000 people enjoyed the entertainment and events organised by local community groups. Plans are already underway for the 55th Great Pyramid Race in 2014.
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