Today’s DEKA Mile World Championship saw familiar faces at the top of the podium, as two reigning champions successfully defended their crowns, while new athletes stepped up to claim podium spots.
On the women’s side, Terra Jackson showcased her dominance by finishing in a blistering 20 minutes and 10 seconds, securing her second consecutive DEKA Mile title.
Her journey to the top began in 2022 when she finished 3rd in this event but won both the DEKA Strong and DEKA Fit world titles, solidifying her reputation as one of the top competitors in fitness racing.
For the rest of the podium, Katie Duke is continuing a weekend that has seen her finish 4th in the Solo Fit, and last night won the Co Ed Doubles Fit with Greyson Kilgore.
After hard-fought efforts earlier this year, Janelle Teal finally reached the podium in a DEKA Fit event, following 5th and 6th place finishes. She also showcased her endurance by securing 3rd place in the inaugural DEKA Ultra Fit competition earlier this year.
Elite Women:
🥇 Terra Jackson 🇺🇸 – 20:10.7
🥈 Janelle Teal 🇺🇸 – 20:30.3
🥉 Katie Duke 🇺🇸 – 21:05.3
4. Brooklyn Nichols 🇺🇸 – 21:22.5
5. Kathia Rambach 🇺🇸 – 21:38.1
6. Tania Thies 🇺🇸 – 21:53.9
7. Bree Schrader 🇺🇸 – 21:54.0
8. Ksen Golovkina 🇺🇸 – 21:57.7
9. Carmen Woods 🇺🇸 – 22:12.0
10. Marissa Pope 🇺🇸 – 22:21.6
11. Kayla Cittadino 🇺🇸 – 22:30.5
12. Bethany McChesney 🇺🇸 – 22:40.0
13. Kaitlyn Troy 🇺🇸 – 23:43.3
On the men’s side, Rylan Schadegg once again proved why he’s a champion, repeating his victory from 2023. This marks his second DEKA Mile World Championship win, continuing a streak that began after his runner-up finish to Ryan Kent back in 2022.
Greyson Kilgore was 9th last year in his rookie effort at the DEKA World Champs, but after today’s impressive performance, can now consider himself one of the best in the world.
Colin Stiefr had a disappointing 4th in this event last year and today was able to edge out some tough competition him for a bronze finish.
Elite Men:
🥇 Rylan Schadegg 🇺🇸 – 17:24.6
🥈 Greyson Kilgore 🇺🇸 – 17:49.1
🥉 Colin Stiefer 🇺🇸 – 18:22.8
4. Cole Walkington 🇺🇸 – 18:58.4
5. Joseph Cotto 🇺🇸 – 19:26.2
6. Connor Bell 🇺🇸 – 19:33.5
7. Al Walkington 🇺🇸 – 19:41.0
8. Mark Polzin 🇺🇸 – 19:52.3
9. Aaron Nowlin 🇺🇸 – 19:54.2
10. Joshua Gonzalez 🇺🇸 – 19:58.0
11. Alexander Golik 🇺🇸 – 20:48.2
12. Michael Harwerth 🇺🇸 – 21:02.9
13. Dustin Needham 🇺🇸 – 21:51.6
14. Brandon Bonine 🇺🇸 – 21:55.1