Jungle trails, stunning waterfalls, and cheerful villagers welcomed runners to the third stage of GlobalLimits São Tomé – The Hemisphere Crossing. The 29km route led through scenic valleys and cocoa plantations, ending at the seaside village of Aqua Izé, near the famous Boca d’Inferno, a blowhole that many drive many hours to observe the impressive, fountain-like sprays of water. Here, runners could relax by the sea, take a dip, and prepare for the next long stage.

Rain fall last night made the jungle trail even more challenging but runners obviously enjoyed it.

Men’s winner (29km)

First: Jackson Clementino/Sao Tomé

Second: Yuya Takizawa/Japan

Third: Bjorn Van Camp/Belgium

Women’s:

First:Teresa Lam/Hongkong

Second: Claire Thevenet/France

Third: Carmen Tyler/Uk

27km:

First: Roma Puisiene/Lithuania

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