21st Race Across America (RAAM) -

San Diego, CA to Atlantic City, NJ, June 15-June 27, 2003

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Day 4 - June 18

Larsen dominating on day of tragedy

After three and a half days of racing since RAAM left San Diego on June 15, Allen Larsen is storming away with the race, putting almost two miles into his competition with every hour that passes/ Larsen continues to look strong despite the torrential rain that fell on him today as he passed through Oklahoma.

However, a pall was cast over Larsen's achievement this morning by the death of Team Vail-Go Fast rider Brett Malin. Brett was hit by a truck just after a racer change on the US 60 highway outside Pie Town, New Mexico at approximately 2.30AM EST.

Team Vail-Go Fast's support team includes Brett's father and brother Jamie. Jim Malin was able to give words of comfort to his son before the 30-year old cyclist passed, according to the RAAM official website. "Brett would have wanted this race to continue," said Jim Malin after the tragedy.

Results

Positions at approx 17:00 RAAM time

Men's solo
 
1 Allen Larsen                     1253.4 (15.71 mph)
2 Rob Kish                         1103.6 (13.70 mph)
3 Fabio Biasiolo                   1103.6 (13.69 mph)
4 Marko Baloh                      1058.6 (13.56 mph)
5 Jure Robic                       1058.6 (13.28 mph)
6 Mark Patten                      1009.4 (12.82 mph)
7 Terry Lansdell                   1009.4 (12.81 mph)
8 Martin Lorenz                    1009.4 (12.64 mph)
9 Dino Nico Valsesia               1009.4 (12.44 mph)
10 Ish Makk                        1009.4 (12.39 mph)
11 Marcel Knaus                    1009.4 (12.37 mph)
12 Rick Ashabranner                 952.8 (11.64 mph)
13 Keith Krombel                    912.3 (11.31 mph)
14 Attila Kaldi                     847.9 (10.42 mph)
15 Beny Furrer                      784.4 (10.43 mph)
16 Paul Bonds                       784.4 (10.22 mph)
DNF Fredi Virag (dehydration)       120.7 (11.76 mph)
 
Women's Solo
 
1 Rebecca Smith                     847.9 (10.85 mph)
 
Two Person Men's Team
 
1 Rieper / Goodwin                  784.4 (15.73 mph)
2 Epic Racing                       700.5 (14.17 mph)
 
Four Person Men's Team
 
1 Team Harreither/VAV Versich      1009.4 (19.70 mph)
2 Areté Racing                      952.8 (18.32 mph)
3 Power of Mind                     847.9 (16.69 mph)
4 Team FOI                          847.9 (16.66 mph)
5 Team Vail - Go Fast               631.2 (20.36 mph)
 
Four Person Mixed Team
 
1 Team Hydro Charge                 912.3 (17.86 mph)
2 Grupo Guapo by Healthy Choice     784.4 (15.58 mph)
 
Corporate Team
 
1 Team Insight                      952.8 (18.10 mph)
2 Ride To Remember                  912.3 (17.71 mph)