World University Games continues today with the Mixed Sprint Relay

Twelve athletes from Great Britain have joined over 200 athletes who have made their way to North Western Switzerland to compete in the FISU World University Orienteering Championships, with five Championship races over five days.

All the action so far...

Day 1:  17 August 2022 - Individual Sprint

Wednesday saw the start of the event with the Individual Sprint, held in flat urban terrain in the cities of Biel/Bienne. GB Rachel Brown was the highest place finisher in 18th position in the women’s and GB Peter Molloy in the men’s (32nd). Unfortunately, an error from two of the athletes cost them valuable time and positions and they will hope to put this behind them as they look forward to the forthcoming races.

Congratulations to Eline Gemperle and Jonatan Gustafsson for winning the World University Championship Sprint!

Women:

1. Eline Gemperle (SUI)

2. Inka Nurminen (FIN)

3. Cécile Calandry (FRA)

Men:

1. Jonathan Gustafsson (SWE)

2. Timo Suter (SUI)

3. Colin Kolbe (GER)

Watch the race here.

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Day 2:  18 August 2022 - Individual Long Distance

Thursday saw the Individual Long distance where alongside the Middle distance and Forest Relay took place in terrains with moderate to steep hillsides with good runnability and visibility.

GB Fiona Bunn finished in 12th position with GB Matthew Gooch just missing out on the top 20.

Congratulations to Katrin Müller and Fabian Aebersold for winning today’s Long Distance at the World University Championship Orienteering!

Women:

1. Katrin Müller (SUI), 1:13:01

2. Ida Haapala (FIN), 1:16:47

3. Anu Tuomisto (FIN), 1:17:27

Men:

1. Fabian Aebersold (SUI), 1:18:43

2. Simon Imark (SWE), 1:19:14

3. Mathieu Yves Perrin (FRA), 1:19:31

Watch the race here.

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Today is Day 3:  19 August 2022 - Mixed Sprint Relay

Today sees the Mixed Sprint Relay where the GB team will hope to continue their success in the race after the World Orienteering Championships and World Games Medals.

The Great Britain team of Flurry Grierson, Fiona Bunn, Peter Molloy, and Cecilie Andersen will start at 13:30 and you can follow all the action live here. 

Please note:  Switzerland time is 1:00 hour ahead of London, United Kingdom

14:30 Start  (UK Time: 13:30)
14:20 Web-TV start  (UK Time:  13:20)
15:45 Web-TV end (UK Time 14:45)

Wishing the GB team all the very best with their race today!

The World University Games continue over the weekend with the Middle distance taking place on Saturday (20 August) and the Relay on Sunday (21 August).

Photo credits:  Jon Cross