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Locals place first at Black Spur Ultra Marathon

By Jordan Prentice

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August 25, 2022

KIMBERLY, BC – Four local competitors placed first with their team of six at the Black Spur Ultra Marathon last weekend.

Fort St. John’s Amanda Chramosta, Denny Chramosta, Alyn Stobbe, and Wendy Geisbrecht are all members of the winning team “No Time to Die.”

After a year of training, with two team members training in Calgary, the team managed to place first in the “mixed” category at the 108-kilometre relay race.

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Geisbrecht is pleased with the overall results.

“A third of our team, we don’t get to train with them all season,” said Geisbrecht. ”The fact that when we came out of it with our paces, our distances, and our elevation all so similar, was really amazing.”

Geisbrecht says they plan on competing again next year.

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Team “No Time to Die” finished the race in 13 hours and 35 minutes.

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Jordan Prentice

Recent graduate of BCIT’s Broadcast and Online Journalism program, born and raised in Vancouver, Jordan’s passion for broadcast and journalism began with her dream of becoming a hockey journalist and play-by-play commentator.

During her schooling, Jordan discovered a deep passion for reporting on Indigenous issues, culture and affairs. Jordan is also passionate about connecting with and listening to stories from people from different walks of life and cultural backgrounds.

Last Spring, Jordan completed her first season providing play-by-play for Trinity Western University Women’s Hockey and gameday hosting for BCHL Coquitlam Express.

Jordan enjoys radio anchoring, creating and editing video content, and hopes to one day pursue a career in investigative journalism as well as producing documentaries.

When Jordan isn’t looking for the next great story to tell, she enjoys taking pictures, riding her bike, collecting her favourite rock and roll albums on vinyl, and, of course, cheering on her beloved Canucks. More by Jordan Prentice.