World Mountain Running Trophy 2005

World Mountain Running Trophy 2005, Mt Victoria, Wellington, 25 September 2005

The men's field begins to assemble at the starting line © 2005 Ross Collins

World Mountain Running Trophy 2005, Mt Victoria, Wellington, 25 September 2005

The men's field leaves the starting line © 2005 Ross Collins

World Mountain Running Trophy 2005, Mt Victoria, Wellington, 25 September 2005

Simon Gutierrez (USA) leads the men's field followed by Arnaud Fourdin and Thierry Brevil (both France) and Sebastian Epiney (Switzerland), with the eventual winner, Jonathon Wyatt (New Zealand), fourth from left © 2005 Ross Collins

World Mountain Running Trophy 2005, Mt Victoria, Wellington, 25 September 2005

The men's field heading towards Mt Victoria for the first time © 2005 Ross Collins

World Mountain Running Trophy 2005, Mt Victoria, Wellington, 25 September 2005

Jonathon Wyatt comes off the mountain for the first time with a lead of more than a minute © 2005 Ross Collins

World Mountain Running Trophy 2005, Mt Victoria, Wellington, 25 September 2005

Marco Gaiardo (Italy) comes off the mountain on the first lap in second place © 2005 Ross Collins

World Mountain Running Trophy 2005, Mt Victoria, Wellington, 25 September 2005

Davide Chicco (Italy) comes off the mountain on the first lap in third place © 2005 Ross Collins

World Mountain Running Trophy 2005, Mt Victoria, Wellington, 25 September 2005

A competitor passes the drinks station at the foot of Mt Victoria © 2005 Ross Collins

World Mountain Running Trophy 2005, Mt Victoria, Wellington, 25 September 2005

A member of the Australian team support group © 2005 Ross Collins

World Mountain Running Trophy 2005, Mt Victoria, Wellington, 25 September 2005

New Zealand's Jonathon Wyatt heads up Hay Street to Mt Victoria on the last lap with a one and a half minute break on the field © 2005 Ross Collins

World Mountain Running Trophy 2005, Mt Victoria, Wellington, 25 September 2005

Italian Marco Gaiardo followed by team mate Davide Chicco pursues Jonathon Wyatt up the mountain on the final lap © 2005 Ross Collins

World Mountain Running Trophy 2005, Mt Victoria, Wellington, 25 September 2005

New Zealand's Dale Warrander begins the climb on the final lap © 2005 Ross Collins

World Mountain Running Trophy 2005, Mt Victoria, Wellington, 25 September 2005

Jonathon Wyatt crosses the finish line with a winning margin of 2 minutes 12 seconds © 2005 Ross Collins

World Mountain Running Trophy 2005, Mt Victoria, Wellington, 25 September 2005

Jonathon Wyatt jubilant after crossing the finishing line © 2005 Ross Collins

World Mountain Running Trophy 2005, Mt Victoria, Wellington, 25 September 2005

A media scrum packs down around Jonathon Wyatt © 2007 Ross Collins

World Mountain Running Trophy 2005, Mt Victoria, Wellington, 25 September 2005

Jonathon Wyatt poses with a New Zealand flag © 2005 Ross Collins

World Mountain Running Trophy 2005, Mt Victoria, Wellington, 25 September 2005

Fourth placed Marco Gaiardo is greeted by Gabriele Abate (2nd) and Davide Chicco (3rd) ensuring Italy's 21st team victory in the 21 years of the event© 2005 Ross Collins

World Mountain Running Trophy 2005, Mt Victoria, Wellington, 25 September 2005

The major placegetters in the World Men's Mountain Running Trophy on the victory dias © 2005 Ross Collins

World Mountain Running Trophy 2005, Mt Victoria, Wellington, 25 September 2005

With the formailities over, Jonathon Wyatt lets the champagne fly © 2005 Ross Collins

World Mountain Running Trophy 2005, Mt Victoria, Wellington, 25 September 2005

The women's field gets underway © 2005 Ross Collins

World Mountain Running Trophy 2005, Mt Victoria, Wellington, 25 September 2005

New Zealand's Kate McIlroy comes off Mount Victoria for the first time with a lead of more than a minute © 2005 Ross Collins

World Mountain Running Trophy 2005, Mt Victoria, Wellington, 25 September 2005

The Czech Republic's Anna Pichrtova comes off the mountain on the first lap in second place © 2005 Ross Collins

World Mountain Running Trophy 2005, Mt Victoria, Wellington, 25 September 2005

New Zealand's Melissa Moon coming off the mountain on the first lap © 2005 Ross Collins

World Mountain Running Trophy 2005, Mt Victoria, Wellington, 25 September 2005

Kate McIlroy within sight of the finishing line © 2005 Ross Collins