Third position secured by Pforzheimer at the urban race of Saint-Maur
Pforzheim Athletes Shine in St. Maurienne City Run
In a thrilling display of athletic prowess, two runners from Pforzheim, Germany, took part in the 12th edition of the annual city run "St. Maurienne" in its partner city, Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, France.
On Monday, October 8, 2023, Philipp Kern and Tim Widrinski joined 625 participants from around the world for a 10km run along the Marne.
Philipp Kern, known for his achievements in middle- and long-distance events, completed the race in a time of 34:08 minutes, securing him third place. In a close duel for second place, however, he had to concede to Illyane Smail from France, who finished with a slightly faster time.
Meanwhile, Tim Widrinski crossed the finish line with a time of under an hour, registering 51:50 minutes. The specific details about his performance were not mentioned in the article.
The event was part of the partnership between Pforzheim and its partner cities, which continues to foster cultural and athletic exchange. On the eve of the race, the runners from Pforzheim received an exclusive tour of Paris, courtesy of Patricia Thoraval, the official representative of Saint-Maur for Pforzheim. The details of this tour were not disclosed.
After the race, the athletes had the opportunity to network and exchange ideas at a joint meal. The event also welcomed a runner from St. Maur's Portuguese partner city Leiria, who had accepted an invitation to participate. Valter Ale Pescada Costa from Leiria completed the 10km course with the fastest time of 32:45 minutes.
The partnership between Pforzheim and its partner cities continues to facilitate such events, fostering a spirit of camaraderie and friendly competition among runners from different cities. For more detailed and verified information on Philipp Kern's performance in 10km runs or other races, it would be recommended to check specialized athletics databases, race result websites, or official athlete profiles which track competitive running results.
The Pforzheim athletes, specifically Philipp Kern and Tim Widrinski, demonstrated their sporting abilities in the 10km run of the St. Maurienne city run. Philipp Kern, notable for his accomplishments in middle- and long-distance events, showcased his speed by completing the race in 34:08 minutes, securing him third place.
