Snowdon Race

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Originally Posted by Pinno

I spoke to Welsh Harrier before he was taken by ambulance to hospital think he took a big tumble - Looks like he had fractured his collar bone or broken his arm as well as damaging his back. Hope Fleeters dad and Alphin are okay.

A great race again today, but some of the walkers 'clowns' walking the route could of had a bit more sense after passing Clogwyn and going through the bridge one woman walked straight out in front of Ian holmes forcing hm to stop momentarily. .

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Fractured right shoulder blade and broken left elbow - first broken bones for 50 years. was all set for a massive downhill run and I'd got past at least 20 bby the time I reached the Pyg track where I lost my footing and shoulder charged a big rock. Done Snowdon 5 times but Ill not bother with this race again - my style of dscending I suppose which needs 100% concentration on the terrain- there were far too many ramblers and amblers on the mountain for me. Thanks to fireman Tom of the Mountain rescue who brought me down on th train - star man

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Originally Posted by Silly Big Fella

Just seen this on the BBC:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/8157969.stm

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That's sad news indeed, thoughts go out to his family and friends.

Did my first Snowdon yesterday. Quads are complaining today!
Does anyone know where I can get archive Snowdon Race results from? The website only goes back to 2002. Cheers.

Don't forget TV programme on the Snowdon Race tonight at 8pm on S4C (Sky 134)

can it be viewed online do we know

Usually here - http://www.s4c.co.uk/clic/e_index.shtml

Jimbob ,

I've not got SKY so thats a really usefull link . Thanks .

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/8157969.stm

My first Snowdon Intl and it was FABULOUS! Went over for the day with Alphin, Fleeter and Fleeter's dad. All of the race is a blur in my mind today (must have been good!?) but the aching quads are a reminder. I seem to recall it was bloomin' freezin' on top. Very happy with my time and place (a shade over 1h 30m, 86th) = beginner's luck? :p Got to meet IainR and Pinno (at last!).

Oh, and I wish they'd sort out some rules for 'rights of way'. Masses of walkers and spectators out, an accident/argument just waiting to happen...

In the car on the way back it was a sorry site what with the cuts, blood and having to stop at every services for a certain member of the gang.... :rolleyes:

Sorry to learn of the tragedy on the hill. I did see a runner down with MR erecting a tent around him and administering first aid. Hope he got off the mountain as well. Does anyone know if the fatality was a runner on the way up or down? :confused:

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Originally Posted by jodg

Sorry to learn of the tragedy on the hill. I did see a runner down with MR erecting a tent around him and administering first aid. Hope he got off the mountain as well. Does anyone know if the fatality was a runner on the way up or down? :confused:

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Very sad news:(

BBC news report suggests he was on his way to the summit.