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Kelowna man tops podium at cross country nationals

The Canadian cross country running event took place in Ottawa on Nov. 23
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David Guss stands on top of the podium at Canadian nationals after winning the 8km cross country running race in Ottawa on Nov. 23.(Submitted)

Kelowna topped the podium at cross country running nationals in Ottawa last weekend.

David Guss placed first in the 60-64 age division after a chilly, but sunny race on Nov. 23. The victory kicks off a week of celebration leading in to his 63rd birthday.

After the race, Guss proudly told Capital News that almost every member of the eight person B.C. masters team achieved a podium finish in their age division.

As a result of the team91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s combined hard work and success, the B.C. masters running team won second place at nationals. For a complete break down of the weekend and a link to the results, visit

READ MORE: Olympians, masters, champions represent Kelowna at running nationals

Guss is now taking some time off after a busy season of racing to rest.

However, don91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™t be mistaken, rest for Guss does not mean that he will be a couch potato. He has plans to travel, bike, and yes, do a bit of running in the off-season.

Guss also races on the track and road in addition to the cross country course. Over the summer, Guss and three other B.C. men aged 60-64 broke the world record for the 4x800m relay.



Jacqueline Gelineau

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