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CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARBULLETIN.COM
Runners in yesterday's Great Aloha Run took off from the starting line near Aloha Tower. The event, in its 21st year, had approximately 17,000 participants. More photos in News.

Michigan man runs to
Great Aloha Run victory

James Lander, of Rochester, Mich., won yesterday's 21st Great Aloha Run by eight seconds.

Lender finished the 8.15-mile race from Aloha Tower to Aloha Stadium in 40 minutes, 47 seconds. Honolulu's William Ngeiich was second in 40:55, with Carl Rundell of Birmingham, Ala., third in 51:05.

Honolulu female runners swept the top three places, led by Sayuri Kusutani in 58:38. Nina Christensen was second at 48:50 and Jeannine Wokasch took third in 51:07.

Great Aloha Run

From Aloha Tower to Aloha Stadium
Yesterday, 8.15 miles
All runners from Hawaii unless noted otherwise
Top overall finishers
Men--1. James Lander, Mich., 40:47; 2. William Ngeiich, 40:55; 3. Carl Rundell, Mich., 41:04; 4. Christian Madsen, Germany, 42:22; 5. Jake Puzey, 43:42; 6. Jonathan Lyau, 43:50; 7. Christian Friis, 44:32; 8. Jeff Lim, 44:54; 9. Chad Worthen, Calif., 44:57; 10. Jake Rushton, 45:14.
Women--1. Sayuri Kusutani, 48:38; 2. Nina Christensen, 48:50; 3. Jeannie Wokasch, 51:07; 4. Rani Tanimoto, 51:31; 5. Mina Casey-Pan, 52:34; 6. Victoria Chang, 52:39; 7. Lauren Ho, 53:32; 8. Jen Puzey, 53:36; 9. Kristen Killian, 53:46; 10. Abigail Bolthouse, 53:47.
Military men--1. Chris Larson, National Guard, 44:45; 2. Antonio Eppolito, Air Force, 44:45; 3. Rob Adams, Marines, 46:03.
Military women--1. Cristy Prichard, Navy, 52:09; 2. Sandra Ferreira, Coast Guard, 52:51; 3. Fay Slattery, Air Force, 53:39.
Wheelchair--1. (tie) John Greer and Richard Julian, 45:32.

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Michigan man runs to Great Aloha Run victory

Great Aloha Run

Michigan man runs to
Great Aloha Run victory