The field of Elite runners at True Grit’s brand new WA course at Linga Longa Estate on October 22nd was very competitive, with a host of entrants travelling from all across the state, to the West for the best.

The Elite Wave is the first wave of every True Grit 10km race around the country – held at 0830hrs on the morning of the Saturday event. The Elite Wave is timed and competitive, with the first, second and third male and female to cross the line winning an epic range of prizes from our sponsors. 

The men’s race put on a show with the top 4 finishing in under an hour and overall a very competitive top 10. Sam Shepherd finished with an epic time of 53.39, with Gordon Milne second with 54.50 and Callum Duncan with 56mins.

We had an exciting draw for third place in the female’s race with Alexandra Peter and Heidi Meares coming in at 1.16.35. Savannah Olsthoorn took out the top spot in a time of 1.10.08 and Kylee Ferrell close behind on 1.11.13.

A huge congratulations to our podium winners, they scored some amazing prizes from our sponsors including:

• Suunto 7 Watches for the First Place Winners
• Cash from Nippy’s 
• True Protein prize packs
• Greendragon Sports Cream prize packs
• Run Vault vouchers
• True Grit WA 2023 Elites Entry

TOP TEN FEMALE RESULTS

1. Savannah Olsthoorn | 1.10.08
2. Kylee Ferrell | 1.11.13
3. Alexandra Peter |1.16.35
4. Heidi Meares | 1.16.35
5. Kayla Bongers | 1.16.38
6. Emma Farrell | 1.22.50
7. Lara Williams | 1.23.50

TOP TEN MALE RESULTS

1. Sam Shepherd | 53.39
2. Gordon Milne | 54.50
3. Callum Duncan | 56
4. Jaymon McQuade | 57
5. Royce Coverley | 1.02.55
6. Kent Jenkinson | 1.02.56
7. Samuel Simons | 1.03
8. Steven Manassah | 1.05
9. Grant Patrick | 1.05.59
10.  Jay Sero | 1.06