Casino Niagara Marathon October 20, 2001, Niagara Falls, Canada Click on an image to see it full size with a description.

Skaters flowed down the Niagara River Parkway -- sometimes in a torrent of rain --and stopped just short of going over the falls at the Casino Niagara Marathon, Sunday, October 20, 2001.

A little inclement weather didn't stop the fun at all! Are you kidding? People in costume rolled out the cheer, and even the pros managed to keep it light-hearted and legal.

Defending champion Jordan Nelson (Rollerblade) gave up the ghost after a multivaried attack by Eddy Matzger (TWINCAM) and his new Salomon/Xenan/Miller monocoque skates.

Over 300 skaters drank in the majestic sights of Niagara Falls. Kiki Carawiane from Tahiti, French Polynesia -- no stranger to scenic beauty himself -- gave the marathon true international flavor. Kiki finished 17th overall and 1st in his 20-24 age category. Bon travail Kiki!

	Peter's breakfast		Tahiti rules peleton		Happy pack
	I'm going to die		Full bore		Simply mahvelous
	Friendly finish		Pre-race training		Iris' Ken
	Hammer the falls		Dave on fire		Abbey's ducky
	Teamlette		Canada and CA		First finish

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