Raid Ratings
Edited by Yi-Wyn Yen
November 15, 2004
This year's Raid Gauloise has changed its title to the Raid World Championship, but by any name it remains one of the most demanding expedition races. The event, which begins on Nov. 29 in Patagonia, pits 29 world-class teams (selected in four qualifiers) in a 400-mile race for a $230,000 pot. Here's a look at the top contenders.
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Nike ACG/Balance Bar
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Montrail Revo
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Salomon Suisse
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Captain
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Ian Adamson
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Rebecca Rusch
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Alan Berger
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Team
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Mike Kloser
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Novak Thompson
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Jan B�guin
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Michael Tobin
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Patrick Harper
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Ariane Gutknecht
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Danelle Ballengee
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John Jacoby
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Luc B�guin
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Country
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USA
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USA
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Sweden
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Top '04 finishes
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1st at Primal Quest
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2nd at X-Raid qualifier
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1st at two X-Raid qualifiers
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Team motto
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Go fast, race smart, sleep lots
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"Only those who risk going too far can possibly know how far they can go" -- T.S. Eliot
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Exceed our limits
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Strengths
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Race experience, speed
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Navigation, teamwork
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Navigation, mountaineering
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Weaknesses
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Plagued by team tension
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Rattled nerves from Primal Quest tragedy
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Inexperience
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This year's Raid Gauloise has changed its title to the Raid World Championship, but by any name it remains one of the most demanding expedition races. The event, which begins on Nov. 29 in Patagonia, pits 29 world-class teams (selected in four qualifiers) in a 400-mile race for a $230,000 pot. Here's a look at the top contenders.
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