KØOV's Photo Album

of the 2008 USA ARDF Championships

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A competitor-eye view looking down the 80m finish corridor. Yes, it's downhill, with rocks.

Nadia Scharlau has almost completed her gold medal winning 80m run.

Bob Cooley KF6VSE gets ready to punch in for a silver medal in M60 on 80m.

Dick Arnett WB4SUV nears the 80m finish line. He will get a bronze medal in M60.

Bill Smathers KG6HXX runs down the finish corridor in fourth place, M50 category.

Abi, the granddaughter of Tom and Vicki Risher, KD6HWD and KD6MCM, helped April by giving Gatorade to finishers on Saturday. Charles Scharlau NZØI won gold in M40.

Dale Hunt WB6BYU reviews his 80m map after taking third place in M50.

Thanks to electronic scoring, medals could be awarded shortly after the last 80m competitor arrived. Bob Cooley KF6VSE is getting a gold medal in M50 from Ken Harker.

Fortunately, there was no lightning or rain during the competitions. This thunderstorm hit Austin late Saturday afternoon as the organizers celebrated the successful championships at a local restaurant.