ATLANTIDE
ORGANISATION Internationale would like to thank all the competitors
in the DESERT CUP 2001 Jordan Telecom for placing theirtrust
in us. It was clear from the very first contact between competitors
and our Jordanian hosts, just how welcome we all were: it
was no longer just a question of hosting a race.
This edition was particularly successful but one should remain
modest and admit there's always room for improvement. Marco
OLMO (I) embodies this state of mind when he trains and it
would seem to pay off. Winning the race for the second consecutive
time, he has placed the level of competition high.
The DESERT CUP is certainly a demanding race but providing
you pace yourself well you don't have to be an extraterrestrial
to finish. The delighted expressions of the last two competitors
are proof enough of that. After only two editions, people
already want to have the competition on their
list of achievements. So for all those that dream of leaving
their footprints on such a fabulous itinerary, here's to meeting
up in November 2002.
In the meantime, from 05 April onwards, another caravan is
preparing for an exceptional week on the 17th MARATHON DES
SABLES. From those that enrol in the hope of finishing to
those that are out to win, the course brings together all
categories of competitor. But whatever the level, whether
alone or in a team, everyone has to dig deep and find an energy
they never dreamed they had. Many competitors say it's about
fulfilling a dream. Being disappointed is therefore out of
the question. So remember the MARATHON DES SABLES is a difficult
race requiring really good pacing. Serious preparation is
necessary in order to know what you're really capable of.
In this type of race, if you want to get to the finish, it's
better to underestimate yourself than the opposite.
There are still 4 months to fine-tune performance and test
equipment. It will then be over to adventure and
the chance to discover a marvellous country.
Good luck with the training and we'll be in touch soon.
AOI
TIMING DESERT CUP
How
to beat Marco Olmo (I) ?
If you try and keep up with him you explode andif you let
him get too far ahead you can never catch up.
S. AL AQRA from Jordan was less than 15' behind OLMO up to
CP6, but from CP7 onwards the time gap increased to 1H10.
Behind him was T. KUNNATH (Ger) then J-M JOLY (F), followed
closely by E. FATTACCIOLI (F) and C. GINTER (F)
who, as usual, set off cautiously. At CP8, J.M. JOLY broke
away from his 3 followers who arrived neck and neck. The Frenchman
ultimately closed in on the Jordanian but the latter gave
a final push to cross the finish line 3 minutes ahead, though
1h20 behind the winner OLMO. The 3 followers finished in the
same order as they went through CP8, having played cat and
mouse for around 100kms. On the women's side, P. MARTIN (F)
clocked in 1H30 before N. Firmin (F) at CP9. A second victory
for MARTIN seemed on the cards but fatigue forced her to stop
and sleep 5 hours at this CP. Same stop over for J.VILLETON
(F), but for only 2H20' enabling her to leave 20' ahead of
P. MARTIN. When the 2 women woke up at CP9, V. MOITIER (F)
had just gone through and N. FIRMIN (F) had already left CP10.
J. VILLETON later caught up with V. MOITIER, but P. MARTIN
fell further behind, getting lost before CP10. The dice were
then cast! Despite J. VILLETON putting in an admirable chase,
N. FIRMIN was the first to cross the finish line, securing
the Master 1 trophy as well. Master 2 trophy and
2nd place went to J. VILLETON with V. MOITIER taking
a well-earned 3rd place.
In continuing despite it all, P. MARTIN allowed
her team-mates D. LE MAUFF (F) and P. RENAULT (F) from Ar-Roazhoniz
Soja Sun to win the team ranking, ahead of Gones Runners 1
and Jordan Team 1.
GENERAL RANKING
DESERT CUP 2001
Jordan Telecom
INDIVIDUAL
1er OLMO Marco(I)
- 20H19’38”
2è AL AQRA Salameh (JOR) - 21H39’43”
3è JOLY Jean Michel (F) - 21H42’44” WOMEN’S RANKING
1er FIRMIN Nathalie (F) - 32H02’02”
2èVILLETON Jocelyne (F) - 32H28’27”
3èMOITIER Véronique (F) - 34H20’17” MEN MASTER 1
1er GINTER Christian (F) - 23h28’35” WOMAN MASTER 1
1er FIRMIN Nathalie (F) - 32H02’02” MEN MASTER 2
1er OLMO Marco(I)
- 20H19’38” WOMAN MASTER 2
2èVILLETON Jocelyne (F) - 32H28’27” MEN MASTER 3
1er MARTIN Jacques (F) - 38H21’25” TEAM
1er AR-ROAZHONIZ SOJA SUN (F) - 28H44’29”
2èGONES RUNNERS 1 (F) - 31H24’30”
3èJORDAN TEAM 1 (F)
TIMING MARATHON DES SABLES
Next Edition
: 05 - 15 april 2002
All CANCELLATION INSURANCE AOI has a scale of reimbursement
should you cancel your enrolment during the last few months
before the race (see Art.26 of race regulations). In order
to avoid any misunderstandings or unpleasant surprises,
competitors are advised to take out cancellation
insurance (information available in travel
agencies). Anyone can have a last minute problem after
all.
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Sahara News number 51 realized by CIMBALY International -
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DESERT CUP
NEW
RECORD
With a time of 21H 41'34'', Marco OLMO (I) last year
established a record that seemed difficult to beat.
But that would have meant forgetting how well he knows
the race. Setting off more slowly than last year, he
accelerated on nearing the mountains and made the most
of clement weather conditions at the time he crossed
the hilly section (no wind, not cold). His new record
of 20H19'38'' brings us dangerously close to the 20H
mark !
SOME LADY
Jocelyne VILLETON (F) has one of the finest records
in French athletics but that doesn't stop her being
moved to tears when we pay her homage. 2nd in the female
ranking and 1st V2, she ran an intelligent race allowing
her team Gones Runners 1 to secure 2nd place. Not bad
considering it's her first Desert Cup Jordan Telecom.
19 SECONDS APART!
Just 19 seconds ahead of Jordan Telecom 1 team, the
Gones Runners 1 scooped 2nd place in the team ranking.
What's 19 seconds? 100 metres or so ? A shoelace you
stop to tie up ? An object lost in the bottom of your
bag ? It may sound like nothing but in sport it makes
all the difference.
A GREAT TEAM!
We have to say a special word about the Jordanian and
French volunteers who did so much to ensure the race
went off well. Sometimes at their posts for the full
three days in far from easy conditions, they carried
out their duties enthusiastically and with a smile.
Bravo and thanks to you all !
A FEW FIGURES
Start: 229 runners - Finish: 193
Number of women finishers: 27
Speed of first: 8.26 km/h
Speed of last: 2.88 km/h
Objective:
under 24H: 6 ; under 36H: 55 ; under 48H:125
Maximum daytime temperature: 26°
Minimum nighttime temperature : 11°
Maximum wind speed : 80 km/h
Nationalities : 21
MARATHON
DES SABLES
SOME
WELL KNOWN FACES
Traditionally accompanied by her husband Pascal, Monique
FRUSSOTTE (F) is part of MDS history just like J.P.
DAVIOT (F). Monique won the race in 91 and 92 and finished
2nd in 90 and 93. As for Jean-Pierre, he stood out from
91 to 94 finishing 3 times in 4th place and once in
fifth. They're back for the fun of it all, but don't
be fooled - they're real competitors.
BAKER'S DAUGHTER
With those 2 baguettes characteristically attached to
his rucksack, J.L. GAUVRIT (F) comes back to see us
every two years. For this 5th participation, he's joined
by his daughter Mathilde. Aged 16, she may well turn
out to be the youngest in the race.
WATCH OUT !
With a record marathon time of 2H19' J. COUSIN (F) will
be giving a few people a run for their money. M. IGUIDER
(F) also looks full of promise having already won a
race in stages in Morocco and A. AUBRION (F) is hoping
to finish amongst the winners following victories in
Oman and Nepal.
TEAM ENROLMENTS ALCF : P. ARAGON (F),
A. ABDELMALEK (F) and L. LE FLOCH (F) will no doubt
be extra motivated in pushing themselves to the limit
now they've got Lège Cap Ferret village
school involved in their adventure. 2eRégiment du Génie
de Metz (Metz Engineers Corps): For O. BOISSINOT
(F), S. DELMAS (F), J. PAILLE (F) and; M. GRASMUCK (F),
the MDS is mythic: these 4 soldiers are drawn by the
beauty of the desert and can't wait to see how they
fare in such an environment. Mucoviscidose Rotary Rennais
1: The 4 French marathon runners F. CARRE, T.
DANJOU, B. HERUBEL and J.P. LEGENDRE are
coming to put this very human experience to a good cause
(cystic fibrosis). Mucoviscidose Rotary Rennais
2 : G. CLOTEAUX (F), Y. MARCHAND (F), G. LEGENDRE
(F) and J.Y. LEMETAYER (F) have a strong
sense of team spirit and like their comrades, they're
running to give hope to those who can't. Vienne Biathlon : following
a good performance in 99, C. PARADOT (F) is returning
with M. PAINAULT-LACOUR (F), Y. JALLAIS (F) and D.MAITRE
(F). They've already started collecting money for the
association "De l'eau pour le désert". Gemplus : C. COULIER,
M. LEPLATOIS, L. JEAN and G. VICENTE are in it for the
challenge. What counts for these 4 French engineers
are the values of sharing and sticking together in the
face of exertion. Confetti : A. LOISON
(F) finished well on the 11th MDS in 28th place. With
this experience behind him, he's back with 2 good runners
D. PAPA (F) and J.P. KRUGER (F): they've been dreaming
of it for some time.
