Samuels third at Maui

Nicky Samuels, defending Champion, finished strong for third place at this weekends XTERRA World Championship.


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One elite became an instant legend in her home country and another solidified his status among XTERRA’s all-time greats at the 19th running of the XTERRA World Championship on Sunday afternoon.

More than 800 endurance athletes from around the world participated in the off-road triathlon, which started and finished at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua hotel on Maui. The course consisted of a 1-mile swim, a 20-mile mountain bike, and a 6-mile trail run.

Other kiwi results:
Lizzie Orchard - Pro Female 15th
Sarah Backler - Pro Female 27th
Olly Shaw - Pro Male 37th
Lewis Ryan - Men 15-19 3rd
Cameron Paul - Men 20-24 10th
Alex Roberts - Men 20-24 11th
Hannah Wells - Women 20-24 4th
Marissa Graham - Female 20-24 6th
Gemma Woods - Female 25-29 13th
Matt Backler - Men 30-34 8th
Lachlan Boyle - Men 30-34 27th
Robin Janata - Men 30-34 41st
Shailie Sanbrooks - Female 30-34 6th
Matt Randall - Men 35-39 8th
Laurence Pidcock - Men 35-39 17th
Andrew Vane - Men 40-44 14th
George Gray - Men 40-44 48th
Megan Arthur - Female 40-44 12th
Sandra Wesley - Female 40-44 18th
Martin Ralph - Men 45-49 4th
Mike Johnston - Men 45-49 6th
Ricky Somonsen - Men 45-49 9th
Matt Carter - Men 45-49 37th
Fiona Reid - Women 45-49 8th
Lisa Payne - Female 45-49 11th
Jo Tisch - Female 45-49 17th
Geoff Matthews - Men 50-54 12th
David Allaway - Men 50-54 20th 
Ricky Nisbet - Men 50-54 24th
Grant Utteridge - Men 50-54 43rd
Paul Simons - Men 55-59 7th
Andrew McLeod - Men 55-59 10th
Josie Sinclair - Female 55-59 2nd
Mike Adair - Male 60-64 10th
Sue Jones - Female 60-64 2nd