"Austria's fastest female doctor" the top runner and Upper Austrian Andrea Mayr competed in the half marathon in 2015. She was able to confirm her excellent performance in Linz with a top time of 1:11.34 and 3rd place overall.
Mayr pulverized her own best time (1:12:40) and set a new Austrian record. Andrea Mayr: "I really enjoyed the run, there is nothing better than breaking your own record in your hometown. I am overjoyed and thank everyone who cheered me on. A great atmosphere and a super organization, there it makes really joy to run". First place in the half marathon went to the Hungarian Deli Gergely with 1:10,46 ahead of the Austrian Franz Springer (1:11,30). Second place in the women's race went to Germany's Tina Fischl in 1:16.41. Canada's Catrin Jones finished third in 1:19.12.
Anita Baierl wins the quarter marathon
Anita Baierl, an Upper Austrian, started in the Linza AG quarter marathon competition and has a successful running history. Baierl is among the national leaders over 5,000 and 10,000 meters and holds several state championship titles in cross-country running. In the quarter marathon event, Baierl placed 3rd overall with a time of 35:33, with Austria's Philipp Gintenstorfer running 1st and 2nd in 34:53 and Dominik Exel in 35:22. Quote Baierl: "Sensational conditions and a fantastic crowd with a great backdrop. That was just fun and I am more than satisfied with my performance."
