September 1988
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Barbara Alvarez cruises along the high country at the Western States 100 en route to a 22:04:15 finish, good for sixth place among the women. A native of Austria, Alvarez currently resides in San Diego. (Photo courtesy Norm Frank)
Barbara Alvarez cruises along the high country at the Western States 100 en route to a 22:04:15 finish, good for sixth place among the women. A native of Austria, Alvarez currently resides in San Diego. (Photo courtesy Norm Frank)