Okta-Rizki Deadly Duo in Sumbawa’s Harsh Terrain

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Runner Oktavianus Quaasalmy becomes the first runner to reach the finish line of the 320-kilometer Jelajah Sumbawa cross-country run at Doro Ncanga field in Dompu, West Nusa Tenggara, on Friday (7/4). Oktavianus took part in the competition with his running mate Rizki Triadi Dewata, securing a time of 50 hours and 27 minutes from the start of the race in Pototano on Wednesday (5/4).

After running for 160 kilometers for 24 hours and 30 minutes, Oktavianus Quaasalmy, 33, finally reached the finish line of the Lintas Sumbawa 2017 cross country race on Friday (7/4/2017) at 5:26 p.m. Central Indonesian Time. With his teammate Rizki Triadi Dewata, 26, Oktavianus emerged as the champion of the relay category.

“I am relieved to have reached the finish line. Winning is just a matter of luck,” said the man known to his friend as Okta at the Lintas Sumbawa 2017 finish area in Doro Ncanga, Dompu regency, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB).