Kilian Jornet Wins 2011 Western States 100
- By Mario Fraioli
- Published Jun. 26, 2011
- Updated Mar. 16, 2012 at 12:43 PM UTC
Lead Pack At The Western States 100
From left to right: defending champion Geoff Roes, Nick Clark, Kilian Jornet and Mike Wolfe run together in the early miles of the Western States 100. Photo: Emma Garrard
Western States 100
Kilian Jornet (front) leads Dave Mackey (left) and Nick Clark up the trail. Photo: Emma Garrard
Western States 100
Carrying fluid is key for ultramarathon races such as Western States where temps can escalate into the 80s or even 90s. Photo: Emma Garrard
Kilian Jornet and Mike Wolfe Battle At Western States 100
The top two finishers, Kilian Jornet (left) and Mikee Wolfe, run together ahead of the rest of the field at the Western States 100. Photo: Emma Garrard
Western States 100
Kilian Jornet had no shortage of fans at the Western States 100. Photo: Emma Garrard
Alize Lapierre At Western States 100
Sixth-place women's finisher Aliza Lapierre from Vermont. Photo: Emma Garrard
Tim Olson At The Western States 100
SIxth-place finisher Tim Olson runs strong early on in the race. Photo: Emma Garrard
Dave Mackey At Mile 53 Of The Western States 100
Cody, age 5, runs in front of 8th-place finisher Dave Mackey at Mile 53 near Michigan Bluff where Cody was handing out cookies to passing runners. Photo: Emma Garrard
Dave Mackey At Mile 53 Of The Western States 100
Cody begins to pull away from Mackey! Photo: Emma Garrard
Dave Mackey At Mile 53 Of The Western States 100
Mackey begins to reel the youngster in. Photo: Emma Garrard
Mike Wolfe, Runner-Up At The Western States 100
Mike Wolfe held on for a solid second-place finish, crossing the finish line in 15:38. Photo: Emma Garrard
Western States 100
Tim Olson cooling down during Rucky Chuck crossing at the Western States 100. Photo: PhotoRun.net
Tim Olson At The Western States 100
Tim Olson refuels at the Rucky Chucky boat crossing. Photo: Emma Garrard
Western States 100
Western States rookie Mike Wolfe (center), who finished second to Jornet, leads defending champion Geoff Roes, who dropped out of the race at the 55-mile mark. PhotoL Emma Garrard
Kilian Jornet Trails Nick Clark At Western States 100
Eventual winner Kilian Jornet trails Nick Clark, who finished third at the Western States 100. Photo: Emma Garrard
Photo Gallery: Western States 100
Sixth-place finisher Tim Olson loses his shirt as the weather warms up at the Western States 100. Photo: Emma Garrard
Kilian Jornet Wins The Western States 100
Kilian Jornet all alone on his way to his first Western States 100 victory. Photo: Emma Garrard
Kilian Jornet Wins Western States 100
Kilian Jornet of Spain won the 2011 Western States 100 in 15:34. Here he is shown late in the race with his pacer, Simon Mtuy. Photo: Emma Garrard
Kilian Jornet Wins Western States 100
Kilian Jornet slaps hands with fans at the finish line of the Western States 100. Photo: Emma Garrard
Western States 100
Onlookers await Jornet's arrival at the Western States 100 finish line.
2011 Western States 100
A runner crosses the finish line of the Western States 100 with his son. Photo: Emma Garrard
Western States 100
Western States 100
Runners and spectators relax near the finish line of the Western States 100. Photo: Emma Garrard
Western States 100
Western States 100
Tsuyoshi Kaburaki crosses the finish line. Photo: Emma Garrard
Western States 100
Gregory Vollet looks at race winner from afar. Photo: Emma Garrard
Nick Clark At The Western States 100
Nick Clark smiles after finishing third at the Western States 100 in 15:50. Photo: Emma Garrard
Western States 100
The rules at Western States require that participants weigh in several times throughout the event to ensure they haven't lost too much weight from sweating. Photo: Emma Garrard
Western States 100--The Post-Race Weigh-In
Fourth-place finisher Jezz Bragg getting weighed in at finish line. Photo: Emma Garrard
FILED UNDER: Photos TAGS: Kilian Jornet / race photos / Western States 100 / Western States Endurance Run
Mario Fraioli
Mario Fraioli is a senior editor at Competitor magazine. A cross-country All-American at Stonehill College in 2003, he now coaches the Prado Women's Racing Team in San Diego and was the men's marathon coach for Costa Rica's 2012 Olympic team. His first book, The Official Rock 'n' Roll Guide To Marathon & Half-Marathon Training (VeloPress, 2013) is available in bookstores, running shops and online.
