Bracht (GER) and Joyce (GBR) crowned European Long Distance Champions in Roth

Bracht (GER) and Joyce (GBR) crowned European Long Distance Champions in Roth

By David Peddie on 08/07/12 at 5:07 pm

Germany’s Timo Bracht and Great Britain’s Rachel Joyce were crowned ETU Long Distance European Champions after a spectacular event at Challenge Roth.

South Africa’s James Cunnama was the overall Challenge Roth winner after crossing the line in 7:59:59, a sensational time.

Bracht finished second overall, shortly behind Bracht in a time of 8:03:28 but as the first European finisher he claims the title of European Long Distance Champion.

Mike Aigroz of Switzerland finished third overall but claims the silver medal in the European Championships

Cameron Brown of New Zealand finished 4th with Stephen Bayliss of Great Britain fifth. However, as Bayliss was the third European finisher he was elevated to the bronze medal and a place on the podium for the European Championships standings.



The Elite Women’s race was a little more straightforward as the top three athletes were all European and eligible for the European Championships.

Joyce victory was secured in a time of 8:45:04, just four minutes ahead Sonja Tajsich in second place.

Julia Gajer, winner at Challenge Kraichgau just last month, showed incredible consistency to finish third and secure a place on the podium.

 

Elite Men

1. Timo Bracht GER DE 08:03:28
2. Mike Aigroz SUI CH 08:08:01
3. Stephen Bayliss GBR GB 08:13:00
4. Konstantin Bachor GER DE 08:13:36
5. Dorian Wagner GER DE 08:19:47
6. Georg Potrebitsch GER DE 08:21:39
7. Per Bittner GER DE 08:22:51
8. Roeland Smits NED NL 08:32:10
9. Felix Schumann GER DE 08:34:14
10. Ben Pernet FRA FR 08:39:48

Elite Women

1. Rachel Joyce GBR GB 08:45:04
2. Sonja Tajsich GER DE 08:49:47
3. Julia Gajer GER DE 08:57:02
4. Britta Martin GER DE 09:01:09
5. Mirjam Weerd NED NL 09:02:39
6. Beate Gortz GER DE 09:13:26
7. Wenke Kujala GER DE 09:25:19
8. Lucie Zelenkova CZE CZ 09:26:19
9. Yvette Grice GBR GB 09:31:53
10. Celia Kuch GER DE 09:34:20

Find more details about this event - 2012 Roth ETU Challenge Long Distance Triathlon European Championships

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