The Phoenix Trust
City of Wellington Full and Half Marathon 2002

20 January 2002

Incorporating the Wellington Centre Open Marathon Championships.

Official results

Updated 30 Jan 02

Photos

Competitors’ photos are available at Marathon-Photos.Com (http://www.marathon-photos.com/). Photos can be ordered from there or from the proofs included in results packs.

Below is a selection of photos taken of the leading finishers (and one at the start line). Click on the photo for the full-size version.

	Half marathon start		Todd Stevens (Scottish) about to cross the line to win the marathon
	Alistair Kenworthy (Wellington Harriers), second in the marathon		David Hosking (Scottish) crossing the line for third in the marathon
	Paul Dellabarca of Auckland, first veteran to finish the marathon (fourth overall)		Danya Perry of New York, first woman across the line in the marathon
	Grant McLean (Scottish), winner of the half marathon		Current world mountain running champ Melissa Moon (Scottish), first woman across the line in the half (fifth overall)
	Barry Prosser (Olympic), first veteran in the 50-54 age group in the half		Peter Jeromson (“Pistol Pete”) (Olympic), first veteran in the 45-49 age group in the half
	Gabrielle O’Rourke (Wellington Harriers), second woman home in the half		Amelia De Lorenzo (Scottish), first to finish in the half marathon walk

Photos shown courtesy of Phil Early

Race director’s message

On behalf of the Olympic Harrier Club Committee and Members, I thank all those who took part, whether competing, supporting or facilitating The Phoenix Trust City of Wellington Full & Half Marathon.

If it had not been for the strong southerly wind, conditions would have been ideal for running and walking. Despite the conditions, I know many competitors still achieved personal bests and were rewarded for their dedication to training and preparing for this year’s event.

With 528 entries, there was a 12% increase on last year’s 472. This is a very pleasing trend considering many full & half marathons tend to have diminishing numbers taking part.

It was once again very pleasing to receive many positive comments from participants, especially our visitors from around the country and overseas. We had visitors from the South Island, Scotland, England, Wales, Germany, The Netherlands, USA and Australia. We welcome any feed back you have on both the positive aspects and on any challenges we face so that we can continue to improve the event for all concerned.

We all know the support of sponsors is vital for the success of events such as our full & half marathon. We acknowledge our main sponsors: The Phoenix Trust, Mizuno, Gu - Fast Food for Athletes, Nature’s Kiss, Powerade and the Brentwood Hotel, along with our sub-sponsors, for their valued support. We trust you will support them as they have supported us, whenever you can. We also thank Dr David Robinson, The Order of St John, the NZ Police, Howard Anderson for his commentary as athletes finished, the Wellington City Council, The Race Referee courtesy of the Wellington Centre, Athletics NZ and the team of masseurs.

I would also like to thank the members of the Olympic Harrier Club and their friends and families for all the assistance they have given in the successful preparation and facilitation of this event, right from the first bookings made, through to the cleaning up afterwards and the presentation of the results booklet, especially the able team of section co-ordinators.

We trust you enjoyed your experience and we look forward to your support in the future.

Murray McGaughran - Race Director

Results courtesy of Mike Waterman, e-mail: mgw+ohc@strategies.nzl.com.