{"id":94529,"date":"2023-03-02T04:00:19","date_gmt":"2023-03-01T17:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=94529"},"modified":"2023-03-01T16:18:13","modified_gmt":"2023-03-01T05:18:13","slug":"mullens-makes-history-with-odyssey-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/news\/mullens-makes-history-with-odyssey-win\/","title":{"rendered":"Mullens makes history with Odyssey win"},"content":{"rendered":"

PETA Mullens made history in this year’s edition of the Otway Odyssey MTB Marathon, taking home her seventh line honours win in the women’s 100km division.<\/p>\n

The annual event’s high standard has drawn Australia’s best mountain bike riders to Forrest for the past 17 years.<\/p>\n

This year, both Mullens and men’s winner Dan McConnell outsprinted the field to reach the finish line on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Mullens powered through the course to clock a time of 5:25:10.<\/p>\n

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Men’s winner Dan McConnell outsprinted the field to the finish line on Saturday.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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“I had a consistent smooth day so I think we should call Chris Jongewaard because I’m one up on him now with the most Odyssey wins!” Mullens said, laughing.<\/p>\n

Mullens fought her way to the front of the field ahead of multiple National MTB Champion and Olympic representative Henderson, who unfortunately suffered mechanical issues through the race.<\/p>\n

Henderson finished in 5:31:13, with in-form Samara Sheppard coming home third in 5:32:31.<\/p>\n

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This year’s Great Otway Gravel Grind was held on Sunday.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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“Bec’s definitely a better bike rider, however I think my consistency on the Odyssey course paid off \u2013 it’s my favourite marathon,” Mullens said.<\/p>\n

It was anyone’s race early in the men’s division as the solid field put on a showcase of technical mountain bike riding on the tough trails in the Otways.<\/p>\n

McConnell held off 2022 Odyssey winner Brendan Johnson to post a finishing time of 4:36:20 for the win, just two seconds clear of Johnson in 4:36:22.<\/p>\n

Multiple King of the Otways winner Tasman Nankervis was only 17 seconds behind in third place (4:36:39).<\/p>\n

“It was a really hard day as the Odyssey always is so I’m super happy to come in with the win,” McConnell said.<\/p>\n

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The Otway Odyssey attracts riders of all ages, including these youngsters on the 10km course.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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On Sunday, 300 riders took part in the 30km Odyssey Rookie, which included the Odyssey Angels (female-only) race start and initiatives; as well as the Great Otway Gravel Grind Races.<\/p>\n

For full results, head to otwayodyssey.rapidascent.com.au\/results\/2023-results<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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