Barcelona 24 hour 2011 Photo Alan Young
Kai Horschig was the clear winner at the Barcelona 24 hour race that took place 17th December 2011 at las pistas de Can Dragó. Kai ran 242 km setting a new pb surpassing his 240 he ran at the 2010 World Championships in Breve in 2010. Kai took the lead around mid race and maintained his pace through to the end.
Heike Christ also set a new pb in her excellent performance to take first place among the ladies. Jen Salter from the UK also had a great run with 128 miles qualifying for the UK 24 hour squad for 2012. Rita Buiten from Holland was third lady.
Thanks to Alan Young for images and updates from the race. Alan was crewing Heather Foundling-Hawker who unfortunately came down with a bad cold just before the race and who nevertheless ran but stopped however at the 156 km point.
Top Men
1 Kai Horschig 242,214 km
2 Luis de Santiago 229,074 km
3 José Manso 221,628 km
Top Women
1 Heike Christ 215,496 km
2 Jen Salter 206,298 km
3 Rita Buiten 186,15 km
Full race results and intermediate splits available at www.corredors.cat
