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121 runners completed the annual NS Half Marathon in Klaksvík on Saturday 2 May. The weather was cool with a light northerly breeze, but conditions were good and the running was fast. The event was a great success, with an excellent atmosphere all day. Hallur Holm provided commentary during the race, with lively stories and his endless knowledge, which shaped the experience for runners and spectators alike.
After the race, participants gathered at the school for soup and cake. The medal ceremony for both the Faroese Championships and the NS Half Marathon was held at the same time.
In the men’s race there was great anticipation beforehand. Julian Gregersen had a clear plan to run fast, and it worked. With help from Janus Beck Aagaard, who set the pace, Julian set a new Faroese record in the half marathon with a time of 1:07:28, an improvement of 29 seconds. Second place went to Oliver Granhøj in 1:16:58, and Daniel Hansen secured third place in 1:18:58.
In the women’s race, Bjørk Herup Olsen was the clear favourite after a convincing comeback as an Úrval runner in the Faroe Islands. She had set herself the goal of getting under the Island Games qualification standard of 1:28:00, and she managed it with a fine time of 1:27:38, which earned her first place.
Treysti thanks all the volunteers, participants and spectators for making the day something truly special.
Source: treysti.fo/Julian Gregersen
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