0:00:02 > 0:00:03- Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon).
0:00:04 > 0:00:08- In Welsh, burial place or barrow.
0:00:08 > 0:00:13- Legend has it that the giant - Rhitta Gawr was buried here...
0:00:13 > 0:00:16- ..after a huge battle - with King Arthur.
0:00:17 > 0:00:21- Today, men and women will fight - against their own personal demons.
0:00:22 > 0:00:26- Care must be taken or their hopes...
0:00:26 > 0:00:30- ..will also be buried on the slopes.
0:00:31 > 0:00:34- However, like Arthur of yore...
0:00:34 > 0:00:40- ..some will triumph and - champion their victory to the skies.
0:00:40 > 0:00:45- They'll be crowned the new - kings and queens of Yr Wyddfa.
0:00:46 > 0:00:48- Subtitles
0:00:48 > 0:00:50- Subtitles
0:01:12 > 0:01:16- Welcome to the 2017 Snowdon Race.
0:01:17 > 0:01:22- Lowri and I are here on Cae'r Ddol - early because the race itself...
0:01:22 > 0:01:26- ..gets under way - earlier than usual at midday.
0:01:26 > 0:01:30- I'll stay here but Lowri, - you'll be somewhere else.
0:01:31 > 0:01:36- I'll be up on Snowdon taking a close - look at the race and the runners.
0:01:36 > 0:01:40- I'll also be looking at the state - of the track and how busy it is...
0:01:40 > 0:01:42- ..which is a source of concern.
0:01:42 > 0:01:45- I can't wait to see it unfold.
0:01:45 > 0:01:51- Before we go any further let's have - a quick recap on last year's race.
0:01:52 > 0:01:56- The red of Wales, the blue of Italy - and the white of England...
0:01:57 > 0:01:59- ..dominated a grey day in Llanberis.
0:01:59 > 0:02:03- Wales' Bentley and Rancon of France - led the way out of Cae'r Ddol.
0:02:03 > 0:02:06- By the time they got to the slopes - one man was well ahead...
0:02:06 > 0:02:09- ..Chris Smith - of Thames Valley Harriers.
0:02:09 > 0:02:14- Rancon was second with two Italians - and two Englishmen further back.
0:02:14 > 0:02:18- Sarah Mulligan of Ireland - led the women's race early on.
0:02:18 > 0:02:21- Two English runners, - Heidi Dent and Louise Roberts...
0:02:21 > 0:02:23- ..were her closest rivals.
0:02:24 > 0:02:28- Chris Smith was the first to the - summit in 41 minutes 28 seconds.
0:02:28 > 0:02:32- 90 seconds later a chasing group - of three men reached the peak.
0:02:32 > 0:02:35- Nicola Pedergana of Italy, - Chris Farrell and Rancon.
0:02:35 > 0:02:40- Smith was running away with it but - there was quite a race behind him.
0:02:40 > 0:02:44- Farrell of England - moved into second spot.
0:02:44 > 0:02:48- Mulligan was the first woman to the - peak in 50 minutes and 39 seconds.
0:02:49 > 0:02:52- Two minutes later, Heidi Dent - was the second woman to the peak.
0:02:52 > 0:02:56- Things got serious in the race - for second place among the men.
0:02:56 > 0:03:00- Luca Cagnati from Italy - moved up from fifth to third.
0:03:01 > 0:03:03- He was closing the gap on Farrell.
0:03:03 > 0:03:06- He caught him and passed him.
0:03:06 > 0:03:12- However, it was Chris Smith's day - having led from start to finish.
0:03:12 > 0:03:15- He won in 1 hour, - 5 minutes and 48 seconds.
0:03:15 > 0:03:18- The race for second - was a nail-biter.
0:03:19 > 0:03:24- Chris Farrell stole it almost - on the line from Luca Cagnati.
0:03:24 > 0:03:28- Sarah Mulligan from Ireland - dominated the women's race.
0:03:28 > 0:03:32- She finished the run in - 1 hour, 20 minutes and 52 seconds.
0:03:32 > 0:03:35- Heidi Dent from England - just couldn't close the gap.
0:03:36 > 0:03:40- A day to remember for - Chris Smith and Sarah Mulligan.
0:03:42 > 0:03:47- Lowri is heading up the mountain - now. I've been joined by someone...
0:03:47 > 0:03:51- ..who ran up the mountain last year - but didn't manage to run back down.
0:03:51 > 0:03:54- Bronwen Jenkinson, - tell us what happened.
0:03:54 > 0:03:59- I fell on the way back down.
0:03:59 > 0:04:04- I twisted a knee and despite - my best efforts I couldn't carry on.
0:04:04 > 0:04:09- You were fifth at the time. - You must have been gutted?
0:04:09 > 0:04:15- It was quite embarrassing and I - cried when I came down on the train.
0:04:15 > 0:04:18- I was so disappointed.
0:04:18 > 0:04:19- What are your hopes today?
0:04:20 > 0:04:24- After falling last year I want - to concentrate on my own race...
0:04:24 > 0:04:26- ..and not worry about positions.
0:04:26 > 0:04:28- Thanks and good luck to you.
0:04:28 > 0:04:32- What happened to Bronwen last year - is conclusive proof...
0:04:32 > 0:04:35- ..that you have to be - very careful up on the mountain.
0:04:35 > 0:04:39- Let's join Lowri to see - how the track looks this year.
0:04:40 > 0:04:43- I'm on Allt Moses near Clogwyn...
0:04:43 > 0:04:46- ..three and a half miles - from the start.
0:04:46 > 0:04:50- It's slick underfoot and a test - for the most experienced runners.
0:04:50 > 0:04:55- Big slabs of stone - have been placed down recently...
0:04:55 > 0:04:58- ..to sustain the Llanberis path.
0:04:58 > 0:05:02- Perfect for hikers but - far from ideal for the runners.
0:05:02 > 0:05:05- Normally, on grass tracks...
0:05:05 > 0:05:09- ..you can extend your gait - and fly down the mountain.
0:05:09 > 0:05:13- With your path strewn with - artificial stone slabs like these...
0:05:14 > 0:05:17- ..you have to chop and change - and it breaks up your rhythm.
0:05:17 > 0:05:20- Whilst chasing down - an opponent or a record time...
0:05:20 > 0:05:24- ..those seconds spent adjusting - to the stones could be crucial.
0:05:25 > 0:05:30- We'll hear more from Lowri later but - Matthew Roberts of Wales is with me.
0:05:30 > 0:05:35- It's ten years since you ran - this race for the first time.
0:05:35 > 0:05:39- Let's talk about 2008.
0:05:39 > 0:05:44- What do you recall of being carried - off the mountain in a helicopter?
0:05:44 > 0:05:47- It was an awful day.
0:05:48 > 0:05:52- Halfway down I knew - I was feeling pretty dreadful.
0:05:52 > 0:05:56- I lost my bearings entirely and - the next thing I was on the ground.
0:05:56 > 0:05:58- I had an English flag - draped over me...
0:05:58 > 0:06:01- ..and a doctor from - Caernarfon was helping me.
0:06:02 > 0:06:06- Matthew Roberts is one of the - stalwarts of this race.
0:06:06 > 0:06:10- As is Dafydd Whiteside Thomas, - who is part of our commentary team.
0:06:10 > 0:06:13- Matthew is representing Wales today.
0:06:14 > 0:06:16- There's also - a strong team from England.
0:06:16 > 0:06:21- Yes, not quite as strong - as last year though.
0:06:21 > 0:06:25- They have Chris Arthur, - Chris Farrell and Chris Holdsworth.
0:06:25 > 0:06:31- However, the fourth member, - Tom Adams is the man in form.
0:06:31 > 0:06:34- What about the Welsh?
0:06:34 > 0:06:39- Let's say - we have an experienced team.
0:06:39 > 0:06:43- Matthew and Richard Roberts - have plenty of experience.
0:06:43 > 0:06:48- Gareth Hughes is a great runner but - the distance is too short for him.
0:06:48 > 0:06:50- He likes longer distances.
0:06:50 > 0:06:54- Russell Bentley was - the first Welshman back last year.
0:06:54 > 0:06:55- He's very quick.
0:06:55 > 0:06:56- What about the women?
0:06:57 > 0:07:01- If I gambled I might just have a - little flutter on Miranda Grant.
0:07:02 > 0:07:05- She lives in Llanberis - but runs for Scotland.
0:07:05 > 0:07:11- She's been running well this year - and breaking mountain race records.
0:07:11 > 0:07:14- She's been smashing them actually.
0:07:14 > 0:07:19- Bronwen Jenkinson is a very - experienced runner at a young age.
0:07:19 > 0:07:23- She has run for Britain - in mountain races.
0:07:23 > 0:07:27- She has a good chance too.
0:07:27 > 0:07:30- Thank you, Dafydd. - Let's head back to Lowri.
0:07:30 > 0:07:34- She's with someone who knows - every inch of the mountain.
0:07:35 > 0:07:38- I'm with Carwyn ap Myrddin. - He's the Snowdon Warden.
0:07:39 > 0:07:42- Even in these conditions - the path is very busy.
0:07:42 > 0:07:45- That's been a - sensitive subject lately.
0:07:45 > 0:07:51- 600,000 people - visit the site every year.
0:07:53 > 0:07:56- It's as busy as it has ever been.
0:07:56 > 0:08:00- Half a million walk up every year - and another 100,000 get the train.
0:08:00 > 0:08:04- That traffic requires a lot - of maintenance work on the paths.
0:08:05 > 0:08:07- With so many visitors - to the mountain...
0:08:08 > 0:08:11- ..is there a danger - you will have to close paths?
0:08:11 > 0:08:12- No, I don't think so.
0:08:12 > 0:08:17- The main thing is that walkers - and runners respect each other.
0:08:17 > 0:08:20- The mountain is here - for everyone to enjoy.
0:08:20 > 0:08:24- I'm sure that will be the case - for years to come.
0:08:24 > 0:08:28- You've walked the mountain many - times and you play rugby for RGC.
0:08:29 > 0:08:31- Will you be running this race - next year?
0:08:32 > 0:08:36- No, I'll stick to walking. - My knees aren't up to it.
0:08:36 > 0:08:38- Good luck to everyone today.
0:08:38 > 0:08:41- Thank you and enjoy the race.
0:08:41 > 0:08:42- Thank you and enjoy the race.- - Thank you.
0:08:42 > 0:08:47- Thank you, Lowri. Stephen Edwards, - the race organizer, joins me now.
0:08:47 > 0:08:52- Lowri spoke to Carwyn about how - popular the path is on the mountain.
0:08:53 > 0:08:57- I know you have an opinion - in the context of this race.
0:08:57 > 0:09:01- It's one of the reasons we moved it - to midday, two hours earlier.
0:09:01 > 0:09:04- We have to think of the runners, - walkers...
0:09:04 > 0:09:07- ..and we also work - with the park authority.
0:09:07 > 0:09:11- This year's race - is as popular as ever.
0:09:11 > 0:09:15- Yes, like the London Marathon, - places fill up within hours.
0:09:15 > 0:09:18- We could sign up 1,500 runners - but we don't do that.
0:09:18 > 0:09:21- It's common sense to restrict it - to a maximum of 700.
0:09:21 > 0:09:25- After all, Snowdon - is the world's busiest mountain.
0:09:25 > 0:09:30- Before you go, who will win - the men's and women's races?
0:09:31 > 0:09:32- I think it will be an Italian.
0:09:33 > 0:09:37- There are three men and one woman - who have come over.
0:09:37 > 0:09:41- I met Davide yesterday; - he doesn't speak much English.
0:09:42 > 0:09:45- He only looks about twelve - but I think he will win.
0:09:46 > 0:09:48- Wales have an 'A' and a 'B' team.
0:09:48 > 0:09:49- Team 'B' is very strong...
0:09:50 > 0:09:53- ..and it should be a good battle - between the two Welsh teams.
0:09:53 > 0:09:55- Thank you, Stephen.
0:09:55 > 0:09:56- A busy path or not...
0:09:57 > 0:10:01- ..the Snowdon Race is quite a - challenge for all kinds of runners.
0:10:03 > 0:10:07- This will be my first and last race! - We shall see how it goes.
0:10:08 > 0:10:14- I have run it 41 times and if I - finish this year, it will be 42.
0:10:14 > 0:10:17- Starting at midday? - We won't have had our lunch!
0:10:19 > 0:10:22- My father, mother and sister - are all running today.
0:10:22 > 0:10:24- Beating my dad would be nice!
0:10:26 > 0:10:30- I ran it in one hour and 32 minutes - last year, a good time for me.
0:10:31 > 0:10:33- If I'm close to it, - I'll be very happy.
0:10:34 > 0:10:36- I'm not the quickest. I'm too old.
0:10:37 > 0:10:43- I have to keep my mind strong to get - to the summit in under an hour.
0:10:43 > 0:10:47- I'd like to win it - but if that doesn't happen...
0:10:47 > 0:10:51- ..anything under three hours - would be awesome.
0:10:51 > 0:10:54- I hope the Snowdon Race - will be a good one for me today.
0:10:54 > 0:10:55- Here's hoping.
0:10:55 > 0:10:56- Here's hoping.- - Yes, hoping!
0:10:57 > 0:11:00- The time has come, the runners - are ready and Snowdon awaits.
0:11:00 > 0:11:04- I wonder what kind of tales - will be told this evening.
0:11:04 > 0:11:06- Over now to our commentary team...
0:11:06 > 0:11:09- ..of Dafydd Whiteside Thomas - and Nic Parry.
0:11:09 > 0:11:14- Thank you, Gareth. 550 runners - are ready to challenge Snowdon.
0:11:15 > 0:11:19- Believe you me, Snowdon is ready - to lay down that challenge.
0:11:19 > 0:11:23- Dafydd Whiteside Thomas - has run this race many times.
0:11:23 > 0:11:27- Do you have any words of advice - before the race starts?
0:11:27 > 0:11:32- With today's weather, they must be - careful and they must concentrate.
0:11:33 > 0:11:37- Before any task, the late Arthur - Ashe had these words of advice.
0:11:38 > 0:11:42- "Start where you are. - Use what you have. Do what you can."
0:11:42 > 0:11:46- Nathan Jones from the Wales 'B' team - is leading the way.
0:11:46 > 0:11:49- Wales have entered - a second team of young lads.
0:11:49 > 0:11:52- The Italians always send - their promising prospects...
0:11:52 > 0:11:54- ..over to run the Snowdon Race.
0:11:54 > 0:11:59- It will be a great experience for - them to run with seasoned runners.
0:12:00 > 0:12:04- Apparently, there are some - talented runners in the 'B' team.
0:12:04 > 0:12:08- Are we seeing the picture - forming already?
0:12:09 > 0:12:13- Are the prominent colours - coming to the fore early on?
0:12:13 > 0:12:16- Perkman and Magnini - are the Italians in Blue.
0:12:16 > 0:12:19- Kevan is in green and the English - are also threatening.
0:12:19 > 0:12:24- This is truly the 2017 Snowdon - International Mountain Race.
0:12:24 > 0:12:28- Join us after the break - to see how the drama unfolds.
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0:12:44 > 0:12:44- Subtitles
0:12:44 > 0:12:46- Subtitles- - Subtitles
0:12:52 > 0:12:55- Welcome back to - the 2017 Snowdon Race.
0:12:55 > 0:12:58- 550 runners are on their way - for the starting gun.
0:12:58 > 0:13:02- Lowri describes what awaits them - in the first phase of the race.
0:13:04 > 0:13:08- After leaving the village, - they run along Victoria Terrace.
0:13:08 > 0:13:11- The hill that passes - Steffan's cafe is very steep...
0:13:12 > 0:13:15- ..as they run on the tarmac - towards the Mountain Gate...
0:13:15 > 0:13:17- ..and the mountain slopes to Hebron.
0:13:19 > 0:13:22- Chris Arthur - is the first off the tarmac.
0:13:22 > 0:13:25- He broke his ankle - back in September.
0:13:26 > 0:13:29- This is the - first psychological test.
0:13:30 > 0:13:35- Coming off the tarmac is the real - start of the race for many runners.
0:13:36 > 0:13:40- Arthur is leading the British - Mountain Running championship.
0:13:40 > 0:13:42- He's having an excellent season.
0:13:43 > 0:13:47- There were two Italians chasing him.
0:13:47 > 0:13:51- The clusters of runners will - stream through this point for ages.
0:13:51 > 0:13:54- This is a tough old climb - right at the start.
0:13:55 > 0:14:01- It tends to strangle the runners as - the path closes in towards the top.
0:14:03 > 0:14:06- The runners keep coming - without abatement.
0:14:07 > 0:14:11- Blue and white are the - dominant colours in this cluster.
0:14:11 > 0:14:14- We were expecting - the English team to be a threat.
0:14:15 > 0:14:19- Italy have arrived with unfamiliar - names but burgeoning reputations.
0:14:20 > 0:14:24- What was that bloke with his - fruit and veg thinking about?
0:14:25 > 0:14:28- In a world of his own and that's the - kind of thing these runners face.
0:14:29 > 0:14:34- The poor weather - may keep the hikers at bay today.
0:14:34 > 0:14:38- Bronwen Jenkinson was devastated - not to finish the race last year.
0:14:38 > 0:14:42- She's leading - the women's race early on.
0:14:42 > 0:14:45- Russell Bentley is wearing 9.
0:14:46 > 0:14:50- Gareth Hughes and Richard Roberts, - who's wearing 12, are also there.
0:14:51 > 0:14:54- The Welsh team are grouped together.
0:14:55 > 0:15:00- Arianna Oregiani in blue is - the only Italian woman in the race.
0:15:00 > 0:15:03- Andrea Rowlands - just disappeared out of view.
0:15:05 > 0:15:07- Every one has his or her own camera.
0:15:07 > 0:15:10- Bronwen Jenkinson continues to lead.
0:15:10 > 0:15:15- In the middle of this group of men - is a woman in a greenish blue.
0:15:15 > 0:15:16- This is Annie Conway.
0:15:17 > 0:15:18- We don't know much about her...
0:15:19 > 0:15:22- ..but they've warned us - that she could be a real threat.
0:15:26 > 0:15:29- Hundreds of runners are still - turning onto the mountain.
0:15:29 > 0:15:32- There's plenty - of advice and support.
0:15:36 > 0:15:40- On the mountain. - That's what it means.
0:15:41 > 0:15:45- Believe it or not we have three - runners leading a race right here.
0:15:46 > 0:15:49- You wouldn't believe it - watching these girls.
0:15:50 > 0:15:52- That's good to hear.
0:15:53 > 0:15:56- Magnini, Perkman and Farrell - are leading this race.
0:15:56 > 0:15:58- It's the same old problem.
0:15:58 > 0:16:01- At least those girls were - dressed sensibly for the mountain.
0:16:02 > 0:16:06- Chris Holdsworth has represented - England for the first time recently.
0:16:06 > 0:16:09- Tom Adams is with him as part - of that strong England team.
0:16:09 > 0:16:12- James Kevan - from the Republic of Ireland.
0:16:12 > 0:16:14- He's run in six world - championships.
0:16:14 > 0:16:17- He's a very rapid descender.
0:16:17 > 0:16:21- Nathan Jones has a cluster - of Welsh runners chasing him.
0:16:21 > 0:16:27- Gareth Hughes has - a familiar running cadence.
0:16:31 > 0:16:33- You can hear the effort - in the breathing...
0:16:33 > 0:16:36- ..as the strong wind - billows the sponsor's flags.
0:16:36 > 0:16:39- It's a very strong wind.
0:16:39 > 0:16:43- We thought it was quite still - at the top earlier this morning.
0:16:43 > 0:16:48- That would be a boon but it's picked - up at the bottom and on the slopes.
0:16:50 > 0:16:53- Oh, for clear skies - and glorious views.
0:16:53 > 0:16:56- You never know what you'll get.
0:16:56 > 0:16:59- Bronwen Jenkinson - has Annie Conway with her now.
0:16:59 > 0:17:02- This is the first - important change of this race.
0:17:02 > 0:17:06- Conway overtakes Jenkinson.
0:17:06 > 0:17:12- Our ignorance of her - won't last for long at this rate.
0:17:12 > 0:17:15- This is what - they are faced with next.
0:17:16 > 0:17:20- The next part of the course - is fairly flat.
0:17:20 > 0:17:23- They run under Half Way bridge - before reaching the cafe.
0:17:24 > 0:17:29- There's no time for a snack as ahead - of them is the steep Allt Moses.
0:17:29 > 0:17:32- It's a climb up to 745 metres.
0:17:34 > 0:17:37- It's slate grey - around those runners.
0:17:37 > 0:17:40- At times you have no idea - who's coming next.
0:17:40 > 0:17:42- This is Magnini and Perkman.
0:17:43 > 0:17:46- The Italians with - Chris Farrell still in attendance.
0:17:46 > 0:17:52- Those three are about to reach - another staging post of the race.
0:17:52 > 0:17:56- Half Way Cafe isn't actually - the halfway point of the race.
0:18:01 > 0:18:03- Listen to the breathing.
0:18:06 > 0:18:10- The sound underlines - the extent of the effort.
0:18:11 > 0:18:17- Cavagna, another Italian, - has Chris Holdsworth chasing him.
0:18:17 > 0:18:21- The first six in the men's race - are now at the cafe.
0:18:25 > 0:18:29- The stones are slippery and there's - the leading woman. Annie Conway.
0:18:29 > 0:18:34- Annie Conway - has an amazing back story.
0:18:34 > 0:18:39- She didn't run at all - three or four years ago.
0:18:39 > 0:18:43- Bronwen Jenkinson is behind her.
0:18:44 > 0:18:46- Katie White has closed the gap on - Jenkinson.
0:18:46 > 0:18:48- The women's race is exciting.
0:18:50 > 0:18:54- Louise Mercer is the next runner. - She runs for Scotland.
0:18:54 > 0:18:57- That's the top four - in the women's race.
0:18:57 > 0:18:59- We've seen the top six - in the men's race.
0:18:59 > 0:19:02- Magnini and Farrell - have broken away.
0:19:02 > 0:19:07- Three becomes two - as the wind blows.
0:19:09 > 0:19:15- The feet can be heard - above and below now.
0:19:18 > 0:19:20- The toughest part is still to come.
0:19:20 > 0:19:24- The state of the track - is going to be a problem.
0:19:24 > 0:19:28- Magnini is approaching - Clogwyn Bridge.
0:19:28 > 0:19:34- The race only went as far as this in - 2014 in terrible weather conditions.
0:19:34 > 0:19:38- Magnini has his - biggest lead yet on Farrell.
0:19:38 > 0:19:43- Farrell is still in contention - as we look at the next section.
0:19:43 > 0:19:46- From the top of Allt Moses, - it doesn't get any easier.
0:19:47 > 0:19:49- Allt Goch is even steeper.
0:19:50 > 0:19:53- As you cross Bwlch Glas, - the peak is in sight...
0:19:53 > 0:19:58- ..but the final climb is mentally - and physically challenging...
0:19:58 > 0:20:01- ..before turning around and down - towards Llanberis.
0:20:04 > 0:20:09- Two have gone under the bridge. - Hannes Perkman is in third.
0:20:10 > 0:20:15- He's dropped back a bit - but who will be fourth?
0:20:15 > 0:20:17- It was Chris Arthur and it still is.
0:20:17 > 0:20:20- He's running here - for the first time...
0:20:21 > 0:20:24- ..but he's known for being - very fast in the descents.
0:20:25 > 0:20:26- There'll be more from him.
0:20:26 > 0:20:29- Annie Conway - is leading the women's race.
0:20:30 > 0:20:35- She started running to help - her partner get fit initially.
0:20:36 > 0:20:39- She's now a world champion.
0:20:39 > 0:20:41- Jenkinson is holding her side.
0:20:41 > 0:20:44- She looks to have a stitch.
0:20:44 > 0:20:48- You don't need that - with what is still to come.
0:20:48 > 0:20:51- You wouldn't lose - this guy in the mist.
0:20:51 > 0:20:54- Tegid Roberts clear - got dressed in the dark.
0:20:54 > 0:20:59- He's always here and trying to - improve and checking his watch.
0:20:59 > 0:21:01- A real character of this race.
0:21:03 > 0:21:07- Nathan Jones is the first - Welsh athlete under Clogwyn Bridge.
0:21:07 > 0:21:11- The powerful frame - of Gary Priestley appears.
0:21:11 > 0:21:15- Next up is Gareth Hughes.
0:21:22 > 0:21:26- Silence but for the wind.
0:21:28 > 0:21:32- Out of the scrum of hikers, - Magnini will emerge.
0:21:32 > 0:21:36- He's extending his lead.
0:21:36 > 0:21:41- He's getting away from Farrell - but Farrell is a rapid descender.
0:21:44 > 0:21:48- I always note that left hand of his - when he's running.
0:21:48 > 0:21:54- Hannes Perkman won't see anything - looking back into that mist.
0:21:54 > 0:21:58- If it were clear - he might see Chris Arthur.
0:21:58 > 0:22:04- Those four have been fairly close - since we left Cae'r Ddol.
0:22:06 > 0:22:09- Annie Conway is the first woman - under the bridge.
0:22:09 > 0:22:13- The World Mountain Running Champion.
0:22:13 > 0:22:15- She's looking good.
0:22:15 > 0:22:16- She looks comfortable.
0:22:18 > 0:22:23- Katie White - has overtaken Bronwen Jenkinson.
0:22:23 > 0:22:27- She's up to second place.
0:22:27 > 0:22:33- Jenkinson was holding her side - earlier and it seems to have told.
0:22:35 > 0:22:39- We hope it isn't - more heartache for Bronwen.
0:22:40 > 0:22:41- He's off the beaten track!
0:22:41 > 0:22:45- Has he signed for Mountain Rangers - or off to play at the Copa Del Rey?
0:22:46 > 0:22:48- Magnini powers on.
0:22:49 > 0:22:55- I think he might just - get a glimpse of the summit here.
0:22:55 > 0:23:00- He's looking comfortable running - on his toes along these stones.
0:23:02 > 0:23:06- The drizzle is sweeping across them.
0:23:06 > 0:23:09- Farrell is behind him - and taking a wider route.
0:23:09 > 0:23:11- He was avoiding a hiker.
0:23:13 > 0:23:16- Next up is the man who's told me...
0:23:16 > 0:23:20- ..he trains after work - and runs up the stairs to keep fit.
0:23:20 > 0:23:21- It appears to be working.
0:23:23 > 0:23:26- Those are the three - to reach the summit first.
0:23:26 > 0:23:31- Bronwen Jenkinson is still third - but not looking that comfortable.
0:23:31 > 0:23:33- Not as happy as at the start.
0:23:34 > 0:23:37- She's still holding her side.
0:23:37 > 0:23:41- Davide Magnini, the Italian, - is the first to the summit.
0:23:41 > 0:23:44- An Englishman last year, - an Italian this year.
0:23:44 > 0:23:47- How will he cope with the - five miles back down the mountain?
0:23:47 > 0:23:49- Find out after the break.
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0:24:08 > 0:24:12- Welcome back. Italian Davide Magnini - was the first to reach the summit.
0:24:13 > 0:24:16- Dafydd and Nic can tell us how - he fares going down the mountain.
0:24:19 > 0:24:22- Chris Farrell is the second - to reach the top.
0:24:22 > 0:24:25- He was just about half a minute - behind Magnini.
0:24:25 > 0:24:31- Magnini was 90 seconds slower - than Chris Smith of England...
0:24:31 > 0:24:34- ..at this point in last year's race.
0:24:34 > 0:24:37- This is Hannes Perkman.
0:24:40 > 0:24:41- Interesting.
0:24:41 > 0:24:45- He still ignores the directions - and he's gone the wrong way!
0:24:45 > 0:24:48- He is called back but there is - another option, Dafydd.
0:24:48 > 0:24:51- He might have run - down the rail track.
0:24:51 > 0:24:54- I'm not sure - if that is still possible.
0:24:54 > 0:24:56- Perkman was on his way to Rhyd Ddu.
0:24:56 > 0:24:57- This is Chris Arthur.
0:24:59 > 0:25:02- The stewards don't want - to see that happening again.
0:25:02 > 0:25:06- It can get quite confusing - in the fog as it gets busy.
0:25:06 > 0:25:09- He is really flying down.
0:25:09 > 0:25:12- He's running beautifully - on the stones.
0:25:14 > 0:25:20- It's quite level at that point but - it gets much rougher on Allt Moses.
0:25:22 > 0:25:25- It's very slippery underfoot.
0:25:25 > 0:25:28- Speaking of feet, - this is Yanni Papastavrou.
0:25:28 > 0:25:30- He's ran two marathons barefoot.
0:25:30 > 0:25:33- This is his first Snowdon Race - barefoot.
0:25:33 > 0:25:35- Some would say he's crazy.
0:25:35 > 0:25:38- Andrea Rowlands is a hero - in these parts.
0:25:38 > 0:25:40- She's an experienced runner.
0:25:40 > 0:25:44- She's over forty now - and has won the Snowdonia Marathon.
0:25:44 > 0:25:46- In fact, she was second last year.
0:25:46 > 0:25:48- She should do well - in the Snowdon Race.
0:25:49 > 0:25:52- Annie Conway is 35 years old.
0:25:52 > 0:25:56- She is running an excellent race.
0:25:56 > 0:25:58- She looks so comfortable.
0:25:58 > 0:26:03- She doesn't look at all tired as she - comes up the final part to the top.
0:26:03 > 0:26:05- Sometimes they do hesitate.
0:26:05 > 0:26:09- They often have to bend down - or take an extra stride...
0:26:09 > 0:26:11- ..if someone runs across them.
0:26:11 > 0:26:13- What a lovely way to be.
0:26:13 > 0:26:17- Hundreds of runners - would love swap places with him.
0:26:17 > 0:26:21- This is Katie White in second place. - She looks far more laboured.
0:26:21 > 0:26:25- Yes, she looks very laboured - but it just might be her style.
0:26:28 > 0:26:29- She is as thin as a reed.
0:26:31 > 0:26:35- That isn't easy. We know what - happens to a reed in strong winds.
0:26:36 > 0:26:40- She personifies that struggle - with her tremendous efforts.
0:26:40 > 0:26:44- She's in second having taken - Heidi Dent's place in the race.
0:26:44 > 0:26:48- Back now to Magnini, - who's the first under Pont Clogwyn.
0:26:48 > 0:26:53- It will be interesting to see where - second-placed Chris Farrell will be.
0:26:54 > 0:26:57- Magnini seems to glide - down the mountain.
0:26:57 > 0:27:01- Here is Farrell in second place - and he's not too far behind.
0:27:02 > 0:27:04- Chris Farrell is flying - in second place.
0:27:05 > 0:27:09- They take about 20 minutes - from the summit to the finish line.
0:27:09 > 0:27:12- That is four-minute mile pace. - Amazing.
0:27:13 > 0:27:17- Amazing is the right word. - This is Bronwen Jenkinson.
0:27:17 > 0:27:21- Lowri is one of the world's - most efficient athletes.
0:27:21 > 0:27:26- Even she is amazed - by the feats of these runners.
0:27:26 > 0:27:31- We mentioned how slight Katie White - was but so is Bronwen Jenkinson.
0:27:31 > 0:27:33- She's like a schoolgirl.
0:27:33 > 0:27:36- Annie Conway is the first - to the summit.
0:27:36 > 0:27:42- Her official time is 50 minutes - and 53 seconds at the halfway stage.
0:27:42 > 0:27:45- Chris Arthur, fourth to the summit, - is now in third place.
0:27:46 > 0:27:48- He has passed the Italian, Perkman.
0:27:49 > 0:27:54- It's a good race for the elite men.
0:27:54 > 0:27:56- He wasn't far at all.
0:27:56 > 0:28:00- No, he must have had problems - coming down Clogwyn Coch.
0:28:00 > 0:28:02- He got lost at the summit.
0:28:02 > 0:28:07- Maybe one little incident like that - can knock you off your stride.
0:28:07 > 0:28:12- Nothing looks likely to knock - this fellow off his stride.
0:28:12 > 0:28:14- Allt Moses hasn't caused him - any problems.
0:28:14 > 0:28:17- He's still running very comfortably.
0:28:20 > 0:28:26- It's great to see runners - as well as walkers applauding.
0:28:26 > 0:28:30- Fast runners amidst ambling hikers.
0:28:30 > 0:28:35- Chris Farrell is flying down. He's - finished second in this race twice.
0:28:35 > 0:28:37- Can he go one better today?
0:28:39 > 0:28:42- As we see Katie White - reach the summit...
0:28:42 > 0:28:47- ..it was interesting to hear the - disappointment in Farrell's voice.
0:28:48 > 0:28:51- Is Katie White going - to have a disappointing day...
0:28:51 > 0:28:53- ..or will she get stronger - on the descent.
0:28:54 > 0:28:57- Chris Arthur is in third place.
0:28:58 > 0:29:00- He almost lost his footing there.
0:29:02 > 0:29:06- Who is in fourth? - Is Perkman still how on his heels?
0:29:06 > 0:29:08- Yes, he is next on the descent.
0:29:11 > 0:29:15- He's keeping off the smooth stones - and running on the edge of the path.
0:29:15 > 0:29:16- He's even on the grass.
0:29:17 > 0:29:19- They are dancing on their toes.
0:29:19 > 0:29:21- Yes, on their tip toes.
0:29:22 > 0:29:24- That's how you should - run down a mountain.
0:29:26 > 0:29:28- That's the mat, the summit.
0:29:31 > 0:29:34- Bronwen Jenkinson - is the third-placed woman.
0:29:35 > 0:29:38- It was decided last year that it - would be the halfway point.
0:29:38 > 0:29:41- There's no need to go up the steps - to touch the tower.
0:29:41 > 0:29:43- That's up to the runners.
0:29:43 > 0:29:48- Magnini leads the men's race as he - goes past the cafe at halfway.
0:29:48 > 0:29:51- He takes such huge strides.
0:29:51 > 0:29:53- He looks so comfortable - when running.
0:29:53 > 0:29:55- There is no tension - in his shoulders.
0:29:59 > 0:30:01- He's not worried about the stones.
0:30:02 > 0:30:04- He avoids the wet stones - when he can.
0:30:05 > 0:30:07- Farrell is in second place.
0:30:07 > 0:30:11- He is carrying his race number. - His race has come off his shirt.
0:30:11 > 0:30:16- He has to show his number when he - finishes or he'll be disqualified.
0:30:16 > 0:30:20- Now then, this is the Italian, - Perkman, not Chris Arthur.
0:30:20 > 0:30:24- Perkman must have - gone past Chris Arthur.
0:30:24 > 0:30:28- It has been a good race - between those two for third place.
0:30:30 > 0:30:31- Is this Arthur?
0:30:33 > 0:30:36- No, this is Chris Holdsworth - coming out of the mist.
0:30:36 > 0:30:41- We've heard that Arthur has fallen. - That's all we know at the moment.
0:30:41 > 0:30:45- Arthur seems to be out of the race.
0:30:45 > 0:30:49- Holdsworth is now in fourth - with Tom Adams in fifth.
0:30:49 > 0:30:55- Italians are in first and third with - England in second, fourth and fifth.
0:30:56 > 0:31:00- In the women's race, - one woman is out on her own.
0:31:00 > 0:31:03- Annie Conway is the first women - under Pont Clogwyn.
0:31:03 > 0:31:06- She looks in the zone - with her head completely still.
0:31:07 > 0:31:09- That's what strikes you - about the way she runs.
0:31:09 > 0:31:13- We're hearing that Chris Arthur - has fallen.
0:31:13 > 0:31:16- He's been injured - and is being taken to the train.
0:31:16 > 0:31:19- Holdsworth has now overtaken - Perkman.
0:31:19 > 0:31:23- He is now in third place - as Tom Adams also passes Perkman.
0:31:23 > 0:31:29- Italy are now first and fifth with - England in second, third and fourth.
0:31:29 > 0:31:32- Katie White is the second woman - under the bridge.
0:31:32 > 0:31:36- It's strange how these places - change hands on the descent.
0:31:36 > 0:31:40- A different style - is required for descending.
0:31:40 > 0:31:45- In the midst of all the chaos, - suddenly there is silence and calm.
0:31:45 > 0:31:48- Magnini, the Italian, - is out in front.
0:31:48 > 0:31:53- Bronwen Jenkinson is the third woman - under Pont Clogwyn.
0:31:54 > 0:31:57- Don't fall, Bronwen. - Keep your concentration.
0:31:59 > 0:32:02- That's what happened last year - and what keeps her going this year.
0:32:03 > 0:32:05- Louise Mercer is fourth...
0:32:05 > 0:32:11- ..and is closing in on Jenkinson - as she goes under the bridge.
0:32:14 > 0:32:15- There is Chris Arthur.
0:32:16 > 0:32:20- You don't have to be a scientist - to see that he's banged his head.
0:32:20 > 0:32:22- A nasty head injury.
0:32:22 > 0:32:25- He will head for the train.
0:32:25 > 0:32:29- He can probably walk - down the train tracks.
0:32:31 > 0:32:35- He is able to walk - so that's what he'll probably do.
0:32:35 > 0:32:40- Disappointment for him only eight - months after breaking his ankle.
0:32:40 > 0:32:44- Chris Farrell is still - clutching his race number.
0:32:44 > 0:32:48- He doesn't want to miss out - on a technicality.
0:32:48 > 0:32:51- He was second last year - for the second time.
0:32:52 > 0:32:53- Here's Magnini.
0:32:53 > 0:32:58- Young men always look behind them, - always worried.
0:32:58 > 0:33:00- He's off the mountain, Dafydd.
0:33:00 > 0:33:03- It's going to take something special - to stop him.
0:33:04 > 0:33:08- He is on the tarmac and it's - a very steep hill to run down.
0:33:09 > 0:33:11- His heels will be burning.
0:33:12 > 0:33:16- I spoke with the race doctor - earlier this morning.
0:33:17 > 0:33:23- In the past four years, - he's treated so many more runners...
0:33:23 > 0:33:28- ..for damaged heels - caused by this tarmac.
0:33:28 > 0:33:31- It might be because this road...
0:33:31 > 0:33:36- ..has been resurfaced - with a different type of tarmac.
0:33:37 > 0:33:41- We might notice the colour - of the tarmac changing...
0:33:42 > 0:33:45- ..from Pen Ceunant - down into Llanberis.
0:33:45 > 0:33:48- Magnini begins to wince a little.
0:33:48 > 0:33:52- That's the gap - between him and the rest.
0:33:52 > 0:33:57- That's the feat of this - nineteen-year-old from Vermiglio.
0:33:57 > 0:34:00- He is an expert skier.
0:34:00 > 0:34:06- He loves to be up in the mountains - but he's on his way down now.
0:34:07 > 0:34:09- He doesn't need a pair of skis.
0:34:09 > 0:34:13- Tom Adams has now gone past - Chris Holdsworth.
0:34:13 > 0:34:17- Adams of England is third - with Holdsworth in fourth.
0:34:17 > 0:34:21- It now means that Perkman, - the Italian...
0:34:21 > 0:34:24- ..who was third at the summit, - is now fifth.
0:34:28 > 0:34:31- It's been an excellent race - and here he comes.
0:34:31 > 0:34:35- Behind him is James Espie - from Scotland.
0:34:35 > 0:34:40- The lad who was third at the summit - might be pushed back into sixth.
0:34:40 > 0:34:42- Espie is a fast descender.
0:34:42 > 0:34:46- He was quicker down last year - than the race winner.
0:34:49 > 0:34:52- Perkman was looking behind him...
0:34:52 > 0:34:57- ..as we see Farrell being welcomed - as Llanberis comes into the view.
0:34:57 > 0:34:59- Adam is now in third place.
0:35:00 > 0:35:03- The top three are an Italian - and two Englishmen.
0:35:05 > 0:35:09- The English athletes - are big and strong.
0:35:10 > 0:35:15- They've shown that especially - coming down these slopes.
0:35:17 > 0:35:19- Everyone's attention is on one man.
0:35:20 > 0:35:22- He is Davide Magnini.
0:35:23 > 0:35:26- An Italian won in 2014.
0:35:26 > 0:35:29- They only raced up to Pont Clogwyn - on that occasion.
0:35:29 > 0:35:32- Another Italian, Emanuele Manzi, - won in 2015.
0:35:33 > 0:35:36- The run was broken last year as - Chris Smith of England won the race.
0:35:37 > 0:35:40- He's missing this year as Magnini - once again looks behind.
0:35:40 > 0:35:42- There's no need for him to do that.
0:35:43 > 0:35:44- He can enjoy the applause.
0:35:46 > 0:35:52- He can enjoy the sound of the band - becoming louder in his ears.
0:35:56 > 0:35:57- You've admired this lad.
0:35:58 > 0:36:00- He runs so smoothly.
0:36:01 > 0:36:03- He doesn't look at all tired.
0:36:05 > 0:36:06- He is not smiling.
0:36:06 > 0:36:11- He glances back twice - but now he knows.
0:36:11 > 0:36:15- He's never run this race before - but he's going to win.
0:36:16 > 0:36:19- For the third time in four years, - we have an Italian winner.
0:36:19 > 0:36:22- Hands welcome him, - as do the bubbles.
0:36:22 > 0:36:24- The announcer sings his praises.
0:36:24 > 0:36:28- The winner of the 2017 Snowdon - International Mountain Race...
0:36:28 > 0:36:30- ..is Davide Magnini from Italy.
0:36:31 > 0:36:34- What is happening behind him - as the slight young man celebrates?
0:36:35 > 0:36:38- He looks like he could go on - and run another race.
0:36:38 > 0:36:41- Join us after the break.
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0:36:57 > 0:36:58- Welcome back.
0:36:58 > 0:37:01- The 2017 Snowdon Race was - won by Davide Magnini of Italy...
0:37:02 > 0:37:05- ..in 1 hour, - 6 minutes and 43 seconds.
0:37:08 > 0:37:12- Congratulations, Davide.
0:37:12 > 0:37:15- How do you feel?
0:37:15 > 0:37:17- Thank you very much.
0:37:17 > 0:37:19- It was an amazing race.
0:37:19 > 0:37:21- I'm really happy with my result.
0:37:21 > 0:37:24- I didn't feel good in the last race.
0:37:25 > 0:37:29- Today, I was in good shape and - I tried my best in the uphill.
0:37:29 > 0:37:34- It was too windy but - I keep going until the summit.
0:37:34 > 0:37:37- I hung on for the downhill.
0:37:37 > 0:37:40- Chris Farrell - who works for Network Rail...
0:37:40 > 0:37:43- ..has kept his race on the tracks - to retain second position.
0:37:44 > 0:37:47- He's happy - to congratulate the winner.
0:37:48 > 0:37:50- Well done on another second place.
0:37:50 > 0:37:52- Tell us about the race.
0:37:53 > 0:37:55- You just had to - stick in with the wind.
0:37:56 > 0:37:58- I was trying - to catch on the descent.
0:37:58 > 0:38:02- Unbelievable on the descent. - He put 30 seconds on me.
0:38:02 > 0:38:04- It was a great race.
0:38:04 > 0:38:05- What's your next event?
0:38:06 > 0:38:08- Nothing. Chilling out after this.
0:38:10 > 0:38:12- Ask the mountain is what they say.
0:38:12 > 0:38:17- Adams and Holdsworth have done it - together for most of this race.
0:38:19 > 0:38:22- Tom Adams finishes third, - Holdsworth takes fourth.
0:38:22 > 0:38:24- Great performances by both.
0:38:25 > 0:38:27- They congratulate second place.
0:38:28 > 0:38:29- I can barely walk.
0:38:30 > 0:38:34- You were eighth - getting to the summit.
0:38:34 > 0:38:38- You finished third. - That must have been a fast descent.
0:38:38 > 0:38:39- It was a fast descent.
0:38:39 > 0:38:42- Having done it before - you know what's to come.
0:38:43 > 0:38:45- You have to save a bit - for that last bit on the road.
0:38:46 > 0:38:48- Your feet are on fire.
0:38:49 > 0:38:50- Absolutely on fire.
0:38:50 > 0:38:53- Now, my legs are shaking like jelly.
0:38:55 > 0:39:00- Annie Conway is still leading - the way in the women's race.
0:39:00 > 0:39:05- Katie White is retaining - her second placed position.
0:39:05 > 0:39:08- Where is Bronwen Jenkinson?
0:39:08 > 0:39:10- She is still in third place.
0:39:10 > 0:39:14- She's still holding her side though.
0:39:14 > 0:39:18- James Espie of Scotland - finished eleventh last year.
0:39:18 > 0:39:21- He's fifth this year - and the first Scot home.
0:39:21 > 0:39:24- Perkman has wilted on the way down.
0:39:24 > 0:39:27- He was in the - top three at the summit.
0:39:27 > 0:39:33- He'll finish sixth on debut here.
0:39:34 > 0:39:38- It's a glance and a question - to Magnini as to whether he won.
0:39:38 > 0:39:40- They enjoy each other's company.
0:39:43 > 0:39:47- Annie Conway - has clearly fallen somewhere.
0:39:47 > 0:39:51- She's back up and continues - to lead the women's race.
0:39:51 > 0:39:54- Where did she fall?
0:39:54 > 0:39:56- Ian Holmes is acknowledged...
0:39:56 > 0:40:00- ..as the best British - fell runner of all time.
0:40:00 > 0:40:03- He's won this race three times - but he's 50 years old.
0:40:04 > 0:40:07- He descended today in 24 minutes. - Incredible.
0:40:08 > 0:40:10- Gareth Hughes - is the first Welshman home.
0:40:10 > 0:40:14- He's been representing Britain - lately with Matthew Roberts.
0:40:14 > 0:40:16- Well done, Gareth.
0:40:16 > 0:40:20- Congratulations on being the - first Welshman back to Cae'r Ddol.
0:40:20 > 0:40:23- My heels are really hurting.
0:40:23 > 0:40:26- They are on fire. I feel great.
0:40:28 > 0:40:30- I was watching the times.
0:40:30 > 0:40:33- Nathan Jones was the first - Welsh runner to the summit.
0:40:34 > 0:40:36- He was great on the climb. - He's a youngster.
0:40:37 > 0:40:38- Are you happy with your time?
0:40:39 > 0:40:43- It's quicker than last year - and I'm always happy with that.
0:40:43 > 0:40:46- Year on year improvement.
0:40:46 > 0:40:48- Thank you, Gareth.
0:40:49 > 0:40:52- There's a big change - in the women's race.
0:40:52 > 0:40:55- Louise Mercer is up to second.
0:40:55 > 0:40:59- She's gone past - Katie White and Bronwen Jenkinson.
0:40:59 > 0:41:01- She's a youngster - who has just graduated.
0:41:02 > 0:41:03- There's Katie White.
0:41:03 > 0:41:07- She's down to third - but where is Bronwen Jenkinson?
0:41:08 > 0:41:11- She fell on the descent last year.
0:41:11 > 0:41:15- We're hoping to see her - still running this year.
0:41:15 > 0:41:18- Matthew Roberts is the - third Welshman to finish.
0:41:18 > 0:41:23- He's a popular figure. They love - his commitment and ability.
0:41:24 > 0:41:25- This is his tenth race.
0:41:26 > 0:41:29- What was your tenth - Snowdon Race like?
0:41:29 > 0:41:33- The wind was in our faces - all the way up.
0:41:33 > 0:41:35- There were a lot of hikers...
0:41:35 > 0:41:39- ..but it was awkward avoiding - the runners coming the other way.
0:41:39 > 0:41:43- The conditions made it fairly slow - and I expect some got hurt today.
0:41:45 > 0:41:49- He's a prophet - as well as a mountain runner.
0:41:49 > 0:41:54- There have been injuries including - the leading woman, Annie Conway.
0:41:54 > 0:41:57- The woman who started running...
0:41:57 > 0:42:02- ..as support for a partner who - was worried about being overweight.
0:42:02 > 0:42:06- They started with short distances, - then longer and longer ones...
0:42:07 > 0:42:11- ..until she raced away to become - a mountain running world champion.
0:42:11 > 0:42:14- Some still have the energy - to finish with a sprint.
0:42:14 > 0:42:17- This happens every year.
0:42:17 > 0:42:20- Two runners decide - to take centre stage.
0:42:20 > 0:42:25- Dylan Griffiths will be - the first home for Hebog Runners.
0:42:25 > 0:42:28- You've finished - in less than 80 minutes.
0:42:28 > 0:42:29- What was it like?
0:42:30 > 0:42:31- It was tough today.
0:42:31 > 0:42:33- There was a lot of - rain and wind on the way up.
0:42:34 > 0:42:37- You couldn't see where you - were going for most of the time.
0:42:38 > 0:42:43- It was scheduled for earlier in the - day and it's nice to get it done.
0:42:44 > 0:42:49- You get nervous before the race - and it's on your mind all day.
0:42:49 > 0:42:50- Congratulations.
0:42:50 > 0:42:54- More time for - a party is what he means.
0:42:54 > 0:43:00- Annie Conway's bloody knees - and muddy vest speak volumes.
0:43:00 > 0:43:06- She's been brave and determined and - there's been no-one to touch her.
0:43:07 > 0:43:12- After four years of Irish domination - in the women's race...
0:43:13 > 0:43:14- ..it's time for a new era.
0:43:15 > 0:43:18- The Irish haven't sent - a team of women this year...
0:43:18 > 0:43:21- ..and Annie Conway - is going to take full advantage.
0:43:22 > 0:43:28- She is the - 2017 Snowdon Race women's champion.
0:43:29 > 0:43:30- She deserves the applause.
0:43:31 > 0:43:35- How does winning on your first - appearance at the Snowdon Race feel?
0:43:35 > 0:43:36- Brilliant.
0:43:37 > 0:43:37- How did you bloody your knees?
0:43:37 > 0:43:39- How did you bloody your knees?- - I fell right at the end.
0:43:40 > 0:43:42- The last step before the road...
0:43:42 > 0:43:45- ..I hesitated - and went down in slow motion.
0:43:47 > 0:43:49- I was like get up, you're fine.
0:43:49 > 0:43:51- It was fine.
0:43:51 > 0:43:55- You need to have a strong character - to smile after this race.
0:43:55 > 0:43:59- Louise Mercer looks back - but she will take second place.
0:43:59 > 0:44:01- She was fourth to the summit...
0:44:01 > 0:44:06- ..but she's two minutes faster - than the winner on the descent.
0:44:06 > 0:44:11- That's why she's second - in the women's race.
0:44:12 > 0:44:17- She looks exhausted after such - an effort from the summit down.
0:44:17 > 0:44:21- Katie White is relegated to third.
0:44:25 > 0:44:29- You were fourth at the summit. - That was quite a descent.
0:44:29 > 0:44:33- I do a lot of speed training.
0:44:33 > 0:44:36- I love flying down the descent.
0:44:37 > 0:44:40- Well done. What was the race like?
0:44:40 > 0:44:43- I haven't done much fell running - and that was a good experience.
0:44:47 > 0:44:52- Unlike last year, finishing in - fourth place is Bronwen Jenkinson.
0:44:53 > 0:44:55- Excellent.
0:44:57 > 0:45:00- Welcome back to Cae'r Ddol. - What was it like this year?
0:45:00 > 0:45:03- I'm happy to finish - having fallen last year.
0:45:03 > 0:45:06- I had a stitch all the way - so a bit disappointed.
0:45:07 > 0:45:09- Happy to finish.
0:45:09 > 0:45:14- Elliw Haf wanted to beat - 1 hour 32 minutes and she's done it.
0:45:14 > 0:45:18- That's what it means. The emotion - of the Snowdon Race at its best.
0:45:20 > 0:45:23- The train of finishers - will continue for a while.
0:45:25 > 0:45:28- This was my sixth attempt - and it never gets any easier.
0:45:28 > 0:45:30- I question my sanity in the middle.
0:45:31 > 0:45:33- There's no better feeling...
0:45:34 > 0:45:37- ..than hearing locals - calling your name at the end.
0:45:40 > 0:45:43- He's answered - his own question there.
0:45:43 > 0:45:47- Iwan Edgar completes - in the over 60 category.
0:45:49 > 0:45:51- There's more than 20 years - since I did my first one.
0:45:52 > 0:45:53- There are some gaps.
0:45:54 > 0:45:57- Each one is slower than the last - but there we go.
0:45:58 > 0:46:01- You'll see me do it with - a Zimmer frame in ten years time.
0:46:24 > 0:46:27- The young Italian - was the master this year.
0:46:27 > 0:46:31- Chris Farrell fought a fair fight - and Tom Adams shone on the way down.
0:46:31 > 0:46:34- Gareth Hughes the first Welshman.
0:46:34 > 0:46:38- Out of the mist, Annie Conway - emerged to win comfortably.
0:46:38 > 0:46:42- Louise Mercer smashed the - return journey down the mountain.
0:46:42 > 0:46:45- Everyone smiled as - Bronwen Jenkinson finished.
0:46:46 > 0:46:49- The lead runners - may have finished...
0:46:50 > 0:46:54- ..but there are hundreds - still up on the mountain.
0:46:55 > 0:46:58- They have to keep going.
0:46:59 > 0:47:00- Are you okay, Steve?
0:47:01 > 0:47:04- From me up on the wet and - windy mountain, it's goodbye.
0:47:06 > 0:47:08- Thanks to Lowri - for braving the heights.
0:47:08 > 0:47:10- Another year has passed...
0:47:10 > 0:47:15- ..but the highest mountain - in Wales has once again proved...
0:47:15 > 0:47:19- ..to be a huge physical - and psychological challenge.
0:47:19 > 0:47:24- Rhitta Gawr bared his teeth but - Davide Magnini didn't hesitate...
0:47:24 > 0:47:27- ..and he is the new King of Snowdon.
0:47:27 > 0:47:29- Until next year, goodbye.
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