Denver Mottau

SYDNEY CELEBRATES RETURN OF CITY2SURF 2022

It has been long overdue, but a welcoming start to see this city opening up for the first time since 2019.
On Sunday 14 August, Sydneysiders came alive to celebrate the world’s biggest fun run with more than 60,000 runners of every description physically hitting the road in a 14 km sprint through the eastern suburbs and finishing at Bondi Beach.
After a two-year hiatus the timing was just right for runners, walkers and in-between to face up to the challenge. Setting off from Hyde Park, down William Street through the Kings Cross tunnel and along New South Head Road towards Rose Bay, fitness and endurance played a big part as they reached the halfway mark at Heartbreak Hill.
The atmosphere along the race route according to the runners was simply amazing with bands playing on the wayside, crowds cheering and encouraging them on as they made their way up the slopes.

It is a fact that no other fun run in the world matches the City2Surf in terms of its organisation, popularity and size. In essence, it is a true community event attracting the participation of people from all walks of life, and of all ages. The enthusiasm and determination of the runners was strongly evident as they make it to the finish line. Capturing those moments are pics that tell the story.
Samuel Rizzo claimed victory in the elite wheelchair race in 41.50, two minutes ahead of Richard Colman.
Liam Adams won the men’s race, his third City2Surf title in 41 minutes and eight seconds. Ed Goddard finished 14 seconds later.
Leanne Pompeani crossed the finish line in 45 minutes and 43 seconds winning the women’s race.
The course record of 40.03 is held by Steve Moneghetti set in 1991. Susie Powers still hangs on to the women’s title at 45.08 in 2001.
The return of the City2Surf marks a starting point for Sydneysiders to enjoy a healthy lifestyle in Mid-Winter. With the sun shining once again, the time is ripe for more of the outdoors.
Post-race celebrations at Bondi beach have never been better. Sydney is now well on its way to re-claiming its soul as a happening city.
Article and photos by Denver Mottau

Published by Denver Mottau

Denver’s passion for music, cinema and the arts began at an early age when accompanying his grandmother in her rounds of the entertainment circuits - gaining exposure to Hollywood’s Broadway musicals. This education continued throughout his childhood as the heart-felt melodies of yester-year, and the fantasy of the Golden Years of Hollywood embraced our lives. Choosing a pathway that incorporated all aspects of Sydney lifestyle, Denver was able to make inroads with a variety of independent newspapers and publications to write about subjects of community interest. Over time, he had published a good many front-page stories, helping to overturn political decisions and make an impact on the local scene. What he has enjoyed most is researching areas of health and fitness, music, food and fashion to try and understand what excites the average Sydneysider in their lifestyle and interests. It becomes an on-going avenue of discovery, one that provides great ammunition for stories. Meanwhile, life goes on and the stage is set for reviewing the creativity in visual and performing arts. The challenge is ever present and the results most fulfilling!