Left to Right, Chris Nelissen, Kailey Bratland, Anna Van Der Geissen, and Brandon Wladyko had strong finishes in the 2018 Emperor’s Challenge in Tumbler Ridge

Saturday was a busy day for Peace Country Wolves athletes with runners taking part in two events.

In Tumbler Ridge, four club runners contested the 20th annual Emperor’s Challenge 20 km mountain race. Despite running off-course mid way through the race, Brandon Wladyko ended up in third place.  Chris Nelissen placed eighth.

In the women’s race, Anna Van Der Geissen was also eighth, while team mate Kailey Bratland was 22nd.

Full results are posted here.

In Brandon, MB,  Kobe Grocholski placed 13th in the U18 3000m at the National Legion Championships, clocking a time of 9:21.  On Friday, Grocholski contested the 1500m where he placed 14th in a time of 4:10.

Full results are posted here.