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We are currently uploading the remainder of the event videos, so they will be available shortly.

You Tube  - Stage 4 and One Day Expose race video

Local husband and wife team, Nicholl and Linda Wiley, won the inaugural 1 Day Expose today at Anglesea beach.  Although they didn't cross the line first, it was their surfing ability that gave them the time credits to take them to the top of the podium.  Claiming to be merely parents instead of athletes, they surprised themselves by winning the race today against some experienced adventure racers.  With little orienteering background but obviously fantastic athletic ability and teamwork they managed to storm home in four and a half hours.  With four kids at home, is it any wonder they've developed a good working relationship and know how to motivate each other? 

Congratulations!  We're in awe.

Crossing the line first but losing to the Wileys in a time credit countback was team Cam and the Captain (Cameron Shakespeare & Steve Parker).  Preferring the longer distance 5 day format they were just happy to be involved and have a hit out.  

Orion Mixed continued their seamless run by crossing the finish line early in the afternoon at Anglesea Beach in first place to also take the overall Keen Adventure Race win.  The New Zealanders, Anna Berthelsen and Stuart Lynch had a dream event with no mishaps or mechanicals to win overall today.  Runner's Up in the 2008 race, things went to plan this year for the World Champions who were ecstatic when they finished today. Relieved that things went to plan for them, they had different opinions as to whether the race was harder or easier than last year but both agreed that, "today was pretty awesome".  We all agree that they were pretty awesome, particularly Anna who is an inspiration in her athletic ability and attitude. 

In a credible second place overall were the Keen Torquers, Luke Haines and Grant Suckling just 2 hours behind the winners and in third were the City Bike Wanna Be Dudes, Hugh Stodart and Richard Mountstephens.

The Orion Boys team, Wayne Oxenham and Brent Edwards, who were in contention for a podium finish, were not so lucky and had to retire from the race when Wayne's tendinitis became unbearable half way through this stage and, "oh so close" to the finish line. 

The 5 day competitors will be completing the race all afternoon and then heading to a presentation function tonight to celebrate their amazing efforts.

As another five teams make their way around Point Roadknight we await the arrival of more five day competitors.

Grant Suckling and Luke Haines just completed Stage 4 collecting all optional checkpoints

Orion Mixed have just finish the fourth and final stage of the Keen Adventure race.

We are awaiting team 4 (Keen Torquers) and team 2 (Orion Mixed) who have just come across Point Roadknight paddling towards the finish line here in Anglesea.

Hazardous Material (Yves Abdurahman & Steven Swann) who were forced to pull out of the 5 day event due to illness have joined back in today with the 1 Day Expose competitors.  Spotted on course a few minutes ago they were in good spirits and racing strong.  Capturing the day's efforts on film via a helmet cam, we'll see if it's worth uploading onto the race website

Team It's All Good (Kath Copland & Kevin Humphrey) are also back out on course and have slotted back into the 5 day race after having to pull out nearly 20 hours into Stage 3.  Good to see Kath is feeling well enough to race although I just heard they're opting to walk rather than run the entire course just so that they can finish.

Team Waratah (Ben Loone & Robbie Adams) are also walking (in agony) and determined to finish the event demonstrating the will power of these amazing athletes.

Today's format is dictated by 'rally' notes that are more detailed route details than the previous four days of racing.  Unfortunately for OUTSPORT (Carl Girold & Martial Devillers) who are native French speakers, the notes haven't been making complete sense.  Prior to today's stage the boys were travelling very well and were in the top 10.  Let's hope that they don't lose too much time from the hiccups along the way and can maintain their good overall placing.