VIDEO: Koerner, Kimball win 2007 Western States 100 Endurance Run

Posted June 25, 2007 at 08:00 AM by Adam Jacobs

Section: News, Trail Running, Ultramarathons, Special Features, Videos

Congratulations to Hal Koerner and Nikki Kimball on winning one of the world’s most grueling, athletic events: the 100 mile Western States Endurance Run.

Koerner was able to top an intense challenge from Erik Skaden and edged out 2006 champion Graham Cooper to win in 16 hours, 12 minutes and 16 seconds.  On the women’s side, Nikki Kimball blew away the competition and won in 18:12:38; two hours ahead of runner-up Karine Herry. 

WS100 reports that nearly 300 runners battled through the weekend and successfully completed the legendary, ultra-endurance event.

WS100 Top Finishers [Name-Time(Age-Gender)]:

MEN: Hal Koerner - 16:12:16 (M-31) Erik Skaden - 16:36:49 (M-35) Graham Cooper - 17:11:41 (M-37)

WOMEN: Nikki Kimball - 18:12:38 (F-36) Karine Herry - 20:12:38 (F-39)

Click on the video below to watch the top two finishers cross the finish line and much more!

VIDEO: Courtesy of WS100 PHOTO: Courtesy of Seattle Running Company