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Thousands flock in for Rotorua Marathon, local claims second win in a row 9 May, 2021 05:00 AM 5 minutes to read Rotorua Marathon winner Michael Voss with his coach Kim Stevenson. Photo / Andrew Warner Rain drops and sweat dripped down his face as the crowd roared for the young local builder running towards his second consecutive victory in the Rotorua Marathon. Rotorua's Michael Voss, 24, crossed the line of the 57th Rotorua Marathon five minutes ahead of his nearest rival. Voss is the fourth man in history to claim back-to-back titles. He joined more than 4000 runners, wal...

Local builder Michael Voss wins 57th Rotorua Marathon for second year in a row 7 May, 2021 11:27 PM 2 minutes to read Rotorua Marathon 2021 winner Michael Voss. Photo / Andrew Warner A young Rotorua builder was the first to cross the line at the 57th Rotorua Marathon - for the second year in a row. Michael Voss became the first local to win the Rotorua Marathon in 45 years in last year's marathon. His coach, Kim Stevenson, met him across the finished line and said Voss worked hard for his achievement. He finished in a time of two hours, 29 minutes, and 30 seconds - nearly five minutes ahead ...

Press Release – Athletics New Zealand 2021 Rotorua Marathon winner Michael Voss. Home favourite Michael Voss became only the fourth man in history to claim back-to-back Rotorua Marathon victories as he ignited the 57th edition of the iconic race by storming to an emphatic win in 2:29:30. Through intermittent showers, the Lake City AC athlete hit the front within the opening kilometre and by halfway had opened up a three-minute advantage on his nearest challengers, before further extending his advantage in the second half of the race to claim a memorable win. In clinching victory, Voss joine...

Saturday, 8 May 2021, 3:10 pm 2021 Rotorua Marathon winner Michael Voss. Home favourite Michael Voss became only the fourth man in history to claim back-to-back Rotorua Marathon victories as he ignited the 57th edition of the iconic race by storming to an emphatic win in 2:29:30. Through intermittent showers, the Lake City AC athlete hit the front within the opening kilometre and by halfway had opened up a three-minute advantage on his nearest challengers, before further extending his advantage in the second half of the race to claim a memorable win. In clinching victory, Voss joined Jack F...