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Title up for grabs in 67th International Pancake Day Race Tuesday
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Photo courtesy of International Pancake Day Hannah Belton, 24, of Liberal, crosses the finish line to win the 66th International Pancake Day Race over Olney, England, on Feb. 17, 2015. Belton ran the 415-yard course in 1:09. Last year marked Liberals first victory after losing three years in a row to Olney. The 67th Pancake Day Race will be held on Tuesday. After winning last year, Belton hung up her apron and will not race this year. Olneys winner last year, Emma Maitland is not racing, either, so the winners trophy is up for grabs. For more information on Pancake Day, visit the website at www.pancakeday.net, the International Pancake Day Facebook page, or call 620.624.6423.
Eleven women will compete in the International Pancake Day Race in Liberal this year, facing off against 25 runners in Olney, England. Last year’s winner, Hannah Belton of Liberal, is hanging up her apron after claiming the 2015 title with a time of 1:09. The Olney winner from last year, Emma Maitland, is also sitting this year out.Belton’s win last year was Liberal’s first victory after losing three years in a row to Olney’s Devon Byrne, who holds the record time of 55.6 seconds, set in 2014.