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Ahead of the Faroese Half Marathon Championships in Klaksvík yesterday, another exciting and open race was in prospect. The races over the past year have given us many different winners, most recently Signar Røsvik on Flag Day. Several were also in contention yesterday, and it was reckoned that some 6–7 men could come away with the win.
But in the race it was soon clear that there was one man who wanted it most. Although the field stayed together for a long time, it was Martin Gravesen of Bragdið who could be seen at the front for most of the race, doing the hard work.
Martin Gravesen picks up the pace. Behind him we see Cecil Weihe, Jan Elmar Sørensen, Sam Vang, Niels Poulsen and Julian Gregersen. In the middle of the picture, Marna Egholm’s forehead can be seen. The 7 km winner, Steingrímur Hallsson, can be seen at the back on the right (photo: Jóannes Poulsen, Treysti)
When they came past the finish for the second time after 14–15 km, Martin had broken away, and only Jan Elmar Sørensen looked like he could really take on the strong Dane. Sam Vang, who before the race was thought to have a good chance, had gone into jogging mode because of heel problems. Martin was too strong on the day and in the end he won a clear victory. Jan Elmar’s efforts also ended up costing him 2nd place, because behind Jan Elmar the veteran Cecil Weihe was pushing on. Over the final kilometres he steadily closed in on Jan Elmar, who seemed completely spent. Niels Poulsen also ran an even, strong race and was not far from the medals.
Martin Gravesen wins his first Faroese Championship. He has recently moved to the Faroe Islands and enriches the running scene with his talent
Cecil Weihe of Bragdið always runs an even, strong race. This time it secured him the silver medal
Jan Elmar Sørensen, Treysti, crosses the finish line in third place, completely spent.
The top 10 men in the Faroese Championships
| 1 | 1 | 19 | 17 | Martin Gravesen | 1967 | Bragdið |
| 2 | 1 | 20 | 07 | Cecil Weihe | 1965 | Bragdið |
| 3 | 1 | 20 | 45 | Jan Elmar Sørensen | 1991 | Treysti |
| 4 | 1 | 21 | 45 | Niels Poulsen | 1972 | Bragdið |
| 5 | 1 | 26 | 0 | Julian Gregersen | 1998 | Treysti |
| 6 | 1 | 26 | 20 | Sam Vang | 1970 | Bragdið |
| 7 | 1 | 26 | 32 | Regin Áki Hansen | 1970 | Bragdið |
| 8 | 1 | 27 | 34 | Lau Jensen | 1972 | Roysnið |
| 9 | 1 | 27 | 51 | Jens R. Weihe | 1947 | Frælsi |
| 10 | 1 | 31 | 32 | Heini Gregersen | 1964 | Treysti |
