In June, Anthony Fagundes was excited to open an email indicating he had been selected as Kilian Jornet's pacer for the Western States 100. Fagundes, who has participated in the race as a spectator or pacer since 2009, submitted his best race results to be chosen from over 1,000 applicants. Despite the excitement, he felt the weight of responsibility as he prepared to run the final 20 miles with Jornet, a renowned athlete returning to the race after 14 years. Fagundes found the experience both thrilling and daunting.
Anthony Fagundes, a 35-year-old ultrarunner from Sacramento, expressed his disbelief after being selected as Kilian Jornet's pacer for the Western States 100. 'I actually got picked. This is wild.'
After submitting his best race results, Fagundes awaited the decision with growing anticipation, saying it was both exciting and a little overwhelming to be chosen from over 1,000 applicants.
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