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Latest update on the trail, Day 2;
Last night at around 12pm mid-night, the radio went dead on us. We could not get the latest report, as to who or which runner passed Efogi 1 village, check-point 4, apart from the first 3 who passed in at 10:30pm, followed by another 2 who passed half an hour later 11:00pm and another one who clocked in at 11:30pm, giving a total of 6 runners, who have passed and registered in check-point 4.
Before the race started yesterday, Russell and Gail made it known to all the check-point holders that incase of such problems, each check-point holder must have a pen and paper to record all runners placing and time, in order to fill us in on the latest progress as soon as the radio comes back on. So, I?m pretty sure all check-point holders are doing that right now. The radio is still dead at this time, so will just wait and see how it goes.
Pictured here, are the runners reading and listening to the rules and regulations of the race. Fifth to the left is Wayne Urina (KTL), who's current leading, on Wayne's right is another KTL runner, who in second place at the moment Bernard Aruo, and on Wayne's left is Tom Hunga (KTL), currently in sixth place.
Rusty__s_24_Hour_Race_Pic_2.jpgUpdate on the runners progress;
Check-point 3
5. Runner No. 21 – Tom Hango
6. Runner No. 44 – Rod Ori
7. Runner No. 17 – Duggy Eroro
8. Runner No. 47 – Osborne Bogajiwai
9. Runner No. 5 – Gideon Amos
10. Runner No. 9 – Lee Osborne
11. Runner No. 2 – Andrew Rowan
12. Runner No. 3 – Charles Chambers
13. Runner No. 13 – Abel Arari
14. Runner No. 26 – Lancelot Yauga
15. Runner No. 42 – John Eroro
16. Runner No. 43 – Russell Gurisa
17. Runner No. 45 – Chris Gurisa
18. Runner No. 10 – Frante Tebe
19. Runner No. 41 – Sean O'Hara
20. Runner No. 15 – Brian O'Hara
21. Runner No. 24 – Kila EddieIt is said that 4 runner's have pulled out.
Latest on the runners progress;
Check-point 4;
1. Runner No. 22 – Wayne Urina
2. Runner No. 29 – Bernard Aruo
3. Runner No. 14 – John Hunt
5. Runner No. 5 – Gideon Amos
6. Runner No. 47 Osborne Bogajiwai
7. Runner No. 21 – Tom Hango
8. Runner No. 2 – Andrew Rowan
9. Runner No. 43 – Russell Gurisa
10. Runner No. 13 – Abel Arari
11. Runner No. 10 – Frante Tebe
12. Runner No. 4 – Robert Drysdale
13. Runner No. 41 – Sean O'Hara
14. Runner No. 15 – Brian O'Hara
15. Runner No. 3 – Charles Chambers
16. Runner No. 42 – John Eroro
17. Runner No. 44 – Rod Ori
18. Runner No. 17 – Duggy Eroro
19. Runner No. 25 – Mury Evari
20. Runner No. 9 – Lee Osborne (he has pulled out at this check-point)
21. Runner No. 23 – Martin Rama ( pulled out at this check-point)4 runners clocked in check-point 5 at Menari village 4:45am
1. Runner No. 22 – Wayne Urina
2. Runner No. 23 – Martin Rama
3. Runner No. 29 – Bernard Aruo
4. Runner No. 14 – John Hunt15 minutes later, another two runners checked in;
5. Runner No. 47 – Osborne Bogajiwai
6. Runner No. 5 – Gideon AmosJust a few minutes ago, I got a call confirming that 8 runners have passed check-point 6 already and heading to check-point 7;
1. Runner No. 14 – John Hunt
2. Runner No. 29 – Bernard Aruo
3. Runner No. 22 – Wayne Urina
4. Runner No. 47 – Osborne Bagajiwai
5. Runner No. (Check-point holder did not see his number)
6. Runner No. 14 – John Hunt
7. Runner No. 2 – Andrew Rowan
8. Runner No. – Charles ChambersNot long ago and check-point 7 just called in, informing us that one runners has passed through and now heading up Imita Ridge.
Check-point 7
1. Runner No. 14 – John Hunt
Pictured here before the race in Kokoda is John Hunt, the current leader at checkpoint 7 – on a home run up to Ower's Corner from Goldie River.
Rusty__s_24_Hour_Race_Pic_3.jpgOne more runner has now passed check-point 7 and is heading up to Ower's Corner. Clocked in 9:15am checkpoint 7:
2nd Runner No. 47 is the previous record holder for over 18 years -Osborne Bogajiwai. In Kokoda Osborne said he didnt want the money, he wanted the record back!
We have now confirmed name's of two runners, who pulled out at check-point 3, Runner No. 7 and Runner No. 24.
Osborne Bogajiwai, currently in second place.
Osborne_B.jpgLatest on the trail;
Finally, one runner has come out to the finishing mark Owers Corner. He has broken the record, he clocked in 22 hours, 1 minute and 16 seconds.
WINNER
In First Place Runner No. 14 – JOHN HUNT
Photograph – John's supporters as seen here in Kokoda prior to the race when they made a grand entrance:
JOHN_HUNT.jpgCheck-point 7;
3. Runner No. 27 – Ralph Pehara
4. Runner No. 3 – Charles Chambers
5. Runner No. 29 – Bernard Aruo
6. Runner No. 21 – Tom Hangu
7. Runner No. 2 – Andrew Rowan
8. Runner No. 22 – Wayne UrinaAnother call from Owers Corner, and the second man has come through;
Second Place – Runner No. 47 – Osborne Bogajiwai
He clocked in at, 22 hours, 45 minutes and 36 seconds
Another runner just came in, 11:25am Owers Corner. He clocked in 23 hours, 34 minutes and 46 seconds.
THIRD PLACE
RUNNER NO. 21 ? TOM HANGOIN FORTH PLACE
RUNNER NO. 29 – BERNARD ARUO (He clocked in 24 hrs, 8 min and 46 sec)IN FIFTH PLACE
RUNNER NO. 2 – ANDREW ROWAN (He clocked in 24 hrs, 15min and 21 sec)Latest on the trail;
Runner No. 22 – Wayne Urina, has just hit Imita Ridge, and now making his way down to Goldie river.
No report of other runners passing check-point 7, but if I do get a call, I'll update you all on that.
It is said that, one runner has passed check-point 7, and heading to Goldie river
Runner No. 43 – Russell Gurisa
All others have not passed through yet, but we'll just wait and see how they go.
From top list to all the rest trailing behind;
1. Runner No. 14 – John Hunt (has aready set foot at Owers Corner) Ranked 1st
2. Runner No. 47 – Osborne Bogajiwai (has already set foot at Owers Corner) Ranked 2nd
3. Runner No. 21 – Tom Hango (has already set foot at Owers Corner) Ranked 3rd
4. Runner No. 29 – Bernard Aruo (has already set foot at Owers Corner) Ranked 4th
5. Runner No. 2 – Andrew Rowan (has already set foot Owers Corner) Ranked 5thThese runners have not reached Owers Corner yet, they are still moving up.
6. Runner No. 22 – Wayne Urina
7. Russell No. 43 – Russell Gurisa
8. Runner No. 27 – Ralph Pehara
9. Runner No. 44 – Rod Ori
10. Runner No. 41 – Sean O'Hara
11. Runner No. 4 – Robert Drysdale
12. Runner No. 15 – Brian O'HaraThe radio network is offline late in the afternoon due to low battery (it's solar powered). Gail and the other organisers are waiting at Ower's Corner for the other runners to arrive. They haven't yet returned to town to give us more update.
Another lot of runners from PNG to have made it to Ower's Corner yesterday afternoon are:
No 43 – Russell Gurisa who clocked in 28 hours 32 minutes and 21 seconds (Ranked 6th)
No 13 – Abel Arari – clocked in 29 hours 5 minutes and 12 seconds (Ranked 7th)
No 44 – Rod Ori – clocked in 29 seconds 36 minutes and 52 seconds (Ranked 8th)
No 22 – Wayne Urina – clocked in 30 hours 8 minutes and 12 seconds (Ranked 9th)One of the runners….Bernard Aruo made it past the finish line at Ower's Corner yesterday.
Rusty__s_Kokoda_Challenge_0500.jpgHere's a message for Tom Hango.
Hi Tom, I just read on the internet that you came third in the 24 hour race! Congratulations – that's amazing. It's good to hear that you finished safe and sound and I hope all the other KTL boys did too! We are all back at work now but I hope to have some photos to send you soon.
Stay well and take care !
Cath and the other Deloitte trekkersHere's a picture of Tom Hango proudly showing his trophy and medal. Tom became the third person in the race to beat the record at the time of 23 hours 34 minutes and 46 seconds.
Rusty__s_Kokoda_Challenge_044.jpgTHE LAST MEN HOME YESTEDAY
Last night at around 8pm Robert Drysdale, Sean O'Hara and Brian O'Hara turned up at Ower's Corner. They arrived at a time of 30 hours:24 minutes:50 seconds.
Both Sean and Brian along with their friend Robert arrived to the welcome of their mum and dad Maree and Michael at Ower's Corner.
One of the Australian participant Charles Chambers is still to come out today at Ower's Corner. Charles didn't make it yesterday.
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