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Williams Grabs 3rd Women’s Title In A Row - Dumont Takes Men’s

Bonaqua Action Sprint Adventure Run Discovery Bay, Lantau, Hong Kong

April 26, 2015 Hong Kong - The final leg of the Bonaqua Action Adventure Run Sprint Series was held Sunday April 26th at Discovery Bay, Lantau Island with over 400 participants registering in the final race. British Raidlight team member Zein Williams grabbed the Women’s title continuing her two year undefeated streak with 6 wins in a row which is the first time in Action Sprint history that any woman has been undefeated for two consecutive years showing tremendous potential for Williams who is only in 30-39 age category. French man Clement Dumont took men’s title.

"We’ve had good weather today. The river gorge was very dry which made the race slightly easier. I joined the same race some three years ago and grabbed the title. The same thing just happened to me again three years later, proving that I'm still young and capable. He laughed. “I was leading quite soon after I went into the river gorge paced myself after the first climb and completed the race. I heard of the AFCD's decision on not allowing runners to go across the river gorge in future races. I think they shouldn't ban people from going into it. Really hope that they can at least still allow us to race in some particular parts”, said from Asia Trail’s Dumont who won in 1 hour 23 minutes 8 seconds.

Next one crossing the finish line was Nepalese runner Santosh Tamang from HKNTRA, finishing in 1 hour 33 minutes and 3 seconds. Tamang did well today but for sure there’s a lot going on his mind due to the earthquake happened on Saturday. "Although my friends and family are alright, the earthquake yesterday in my hometown was really devastating. I feel so uncomfortable and heartbreaking. I didn't do my best this time, but still glad that I place second today and really hope people can pray and support Nepal."

Third place went to HK runner Cheung Hing Hung from team CU Old Ghost who finished the race in 1 hour 33 minutes 54 seconds. This is my second race in this year's series, still feeling amazing. I like the weather today. It is expected to be hot, but the breeze helped a lot to cool me down. I did great in the downhill section as I ran quite smoothly. The most difficult part of the race is the last 2 km was going through the sandy beach cost line. That rocky surface was really a big test on my balancing skills," said Cheung.

Raidlight team member British Zein Williams who took women’s lead by grabbing her 3rd gold medal of the series today second year in the row winning three all races who  accomplished the task in 1 hour  43 minutes  23 seconds. "Bonaqua Action Sprint race in Discovery Bay is always the hardest race because the course involves the two big climbs. Today’s weather was good with the nice breeze, so it was better than what I expected. I reckon that the organiser did some changes on the course design and that was the best decision ever. It forced people to have a longer swim. Everyone gets into the water and it cools everybody down. I used to find that running on the concrete floor near the golf course is so hot, but this year, since we are all wet from the swim, it was alright."said Champion Williams.

Next across the line in the Women’s race was Emma Bruce who finished in 1 hour 49 minutes 22 seconds. "I feel great, lovely and fresh, not exhausted at all. Of all the sprint races, I think the Discovery Bay course is the most technical one. Last year I was eight minutes slower to complete the course, so I did a personal record break today. Regarding the AFCD's decision, I feel extremely terrible and sad. I live in Discovery Bay and my friends here always take their kids up to the gorge and rock pools, we all have fun jumping in. Definitely have signed up the petition. Hope there’s still spaces for negotiation to not stop the races," said Bruce.

Stephanie Che rounded the top 3 woman finishing in 1 hour 54 minutes 55 seconds, who also made podium the first Sai Kung and second leg Repulse Bay of the series."It is a very tough race because today is a very warm day and I'm heat intolerant. The course design is quite different from the first two race. We had a really quick transition into trail shortly after the race started and had gorge running right after. The course design tied me up quickly. Technical demanding course is an advantage to me, the hard the better. Enjoyed the race so much today!" said Che.

All fund raised in Action Asia Foundation from participants and others today till next Friday (May 1 2015) will be donated to emergency supplies in response to the earthquake that struck Nepal on Saturday.

OVERALL TOP 5 MEN'S RESULTS            

Name    Category    Country    Team / Sponsor    Race Time
Clement Dumont    Men 35-39    FRA    Asia Trail Magazine    01:23:08
Santosh Tamang    Men 20-29    NPL    HKNTRA     01:33:03
Hing Hung Cheung    Men 30-34    HKG         01:33:54
Jens Erik Floor    Men 35-39    NOR    Norges Tran    01:39:21
Wai Hung Cheung    Men 20-29    CHN         01:39:23
                    
OVERALL TOP 5 WOMEN'S                

Name    Category    Country    Team / Sponsor    Race Time
Zein Williams    Women 30-39    GBR    Raidlight    01:43:23
Emma Bruce    Women 40-49    GBR         01:49:22
Stephanie Che    Women 20-29    AUS         01:54:55
Kate Pallett    Women 40-49    AUS         02:02:31
Lai Han Dennex Lui    Women 40-49    HKG         02:05:46


Event Name: Bonaqua Action Sprint Adventure Run- Discovery Bay
Date: April 26, 2015 (Sunday)
Start Time: 9 a.m.
Start Location: Discovery Bay Plaza, Lantau, Hong Kong
Distance: 13 km
Description: Hiking & trail running on adventure route thru river streams, ocean coastlines & huge mountain climb
Aim: To see beautiful scenery off the main trails and into locations people don't usually go

The series could not happen without the kind support of Bonaqua, Action X Store, OtterBox, Aquarius, Inov8, Skins, Salonpas, AroundDB, Pearl’s, Herbalgy, Polaroid Cube, Ocean Potion, HKRI, OL&N, Socam, Rocktape, the Action Asia Foundation, and the kind government support from the Hong Kong Police Force, Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department for granting permission to outdoor sports and Leisure and Cultural Services Department.


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OVERALL RESULTS

Live tracking & timing (DBAY SPRINT 2015)

https://www.racematix.com/site/#results:rac/AAE-Bonaqua-Action-Sprint-Discovery-Bay-2015:0:0:A:0:0:0

 

Live video feed at Start & Finish (DBAY SPRINT 2015)

https://youtu.be/arDJJB-EwZM

 

BONAQUA ACTION SPRINT ADVENTURE RUN SERIES 2015

Race 1 – Mar 8, 2015 - 13 km - Sai Kung, N.T., Hong Kong

Race 2 – Apr 12, 2015 - 12 km – Repulse Bay, Hong Kong

Race 3 – Apr 26, 2015- 13 km – Discovery Bay, Hong Kong