Photo / FileNew Zealand runner Ruth Croft has delivered a stunning performance for her 100-mile race debut, finishing second female at the Western States Endurance Run in California, US, on Sunday (NZ time). Ruth Croft (adidas) is second woman at the 2021 Western States 100 in 17:33:47. Beth Pascall (@SalomonRunning) wins the 2021 Western States 100 in 17:10:41. This was the first time in Western States 100 history that three women finished in the overall top 10. The Western States Endurance Run is the oldest - and arguably the most prestigious - 100-mile foot race in the world.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 27, 2021 18:45 UTC