Jared MonkGold proved slightly too much, but bronze was a pretty good consolation for Hill City-University. It was the club’s — and indeed Otago’s — first men’s A grade medal at the event in 25 years. Hill City-University led through the first three legs of the 76.6km course, before the class of Wellington Scottish and University of Canterbury shone through. The two northern teams had too much firepower down the stretch and finished a comfortable distance ahead of Hill City-University. However, the depth of the two opponents showed through the next two legs and Hill City-University slipped further back.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 07, 2018 16:18 UTC