Spring Run attracted a record number of sports enthusiasts
On 16 April, despite the rainy weather, the third University of Tartu Spring Run took place, with over 700 participants reaching the finish line. In addition to the university family and sports enthusiasts from the region, participants included students from Tallinn University of Technology, the Estonian Academy of Security Sciences, the Estonian Aviation Academy, Tallinn University, the Estonian University of Life Sciences and Tartu Health Care College.
The five-kilometre course started next to the University of Tartu Sports Hall and ran along the river Emajõgi. Participants could cover the distance at their own pace by running or walking.
Among the University of Tartu participants, the most active faculty was determined, which this year was the Faculty of Medicine. The Faculty of Science and Technology was the strong second.
The men’s overall rankings were led by orienteer and track and field athlete Martin Vilismäe and University of Tartu students Oliver Annus and Chris Marcus Krahv. The fastest women were runner Liis-Grete Arro, Minna Kelk and Hanka Mühlberg.
In addition to the top of the overall rankings, the fastest students were awarded. The top three fastest female students were Kristel Sibul (Tartu Health Care College), Sille Puhu (Estonian Academy of Security Sciences) and Liis Grete Atonen (University of Tartu), the top three male students were Oliver Annus, Chris Marcus Krahv and Mart Leo Ruus (all from the University of Tartu).
The fastest University of Tartu students were Oliver Annus from the Faculty of Science and Technology and Liis Grete Atonen from the Faculty of Medicine.
The University of Tartu won the title of the fastest higher education institution in the Spring Run. Tallinn University of Technology came second and the Estonian Academy of Security Sciences came third.
Sports commentator and former biathlete Margus Ader kept up the spirit at the event. Long-distance runner Leila Luik led the pre-race warm-up.
The event was organised by the University of Tartu Sports Board, University of Tartu Academic Sports Club, University of Tartu, University of Tartu Student Union and the Estonian Academic Sports Federation.
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