Brendan Buka-fastest Man On The Kokoda Track Both Directions

[Boss Meri]

We at Kokoda Trekking (KTL) are proud to announce that BRENDAN BUKA now officially holds the record for the fastest crossing ever in both directions on the Kokoda Track / Kokoda Trail. His records are listed below:

OWERS' CORNER to KOKODA – set August 2006 – Time 17 Hours 49 minues

KOKODA to OWERS' Corner – set August 2007 – Time 17 Hours 20 minutes

OWERS' CORNER TO KOKODA – set August 2008 – Time 16 Hours 34 minutes

Photograph: Brendan Buka as he finished at Owers' Corner Sunday 27th August, 2007:
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[Boss Meri]

Brendan Buka being presented with his K10,000.00 first prize cheque, well done Brendan we are just so PROUD OF YOU:
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[Boss Meri]

Kokoda Trekking (KTL) also took out the team event with the following five competitors:

• Brendan Buka
• Luana Naga
• Cyprian Aire
• Cliff Taimbari
• Duggy Eroro

All five competitors collected K500.00 each.

Photograph: Team Event Winners – L/R, Cyprian Aire, Duggy Eroro, Cliff Taimbari, Brendan Buka and Luana Naga:
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[Boss Meri]

Update 30th August, 2008: Brendan Buka hits the lead again in the race that commenced at Owers' Corner today 30/08/08

[Boss Meri]

Update 31st August, 2008: Brendan Buka has done it again. He has just smashed his previous trek record by arriving in Kokoda in a time of 16hours 34 minutes and 5 seconds.

Kokoda Trekking Ltd (KTL) congratulates BRENDAN BUKA on once again becoming the TREK CHAMPION!

[KarenT]

WOO HOO

Gail please pass this message to Brendan:

Good stuff Brendan, now the 16 hour man! You are such an inspiration, when we were on the track that the other porters and young boys from the villages all wanted to talk to you and look up to you. Keep up the good work!
Karen

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