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UPDATED: Record for consecutive Grouse Grinds beaten

Multi-Grind Challenge marks longest day of the year

Returning champ Ian Robertson set a new record at Grouse Mountain yesterday, after climbing the gruelling Grind 17 times in a 19-hour period for charity.

The Suunto Multi-Grouse Grind Challenge tested 45 competitors on the 2.9 kilometre trail to see how many times they could hike Mother Nature’s Stairmaster in a day.

Robertson of Vancouver topped his previous record of 16 Grinds in one day set at last year’s event.

This year’s top female finisher was Vancouver resident Andrea Johb, who completed 14 Grinds.

An estimated $22,000 was raised from this year's event for B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation, bringing the total amount raised to $1 million since the Grind for Kids program began in 2010.

"All the athletes who participated should be incredibly proud of their accomplishment as well as their contributions to Grind For Kids," stated Grouse Mountain spokesperson Julia Grant in a press release.

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What were you doing at 7:30 a.m. this morning?

While most folks were putting the coffee on, Malcolm Suarez was starting his fifth trip up the Grouse Grind. He's joining 48 other Grind gurus today in Grouse Mountain's third annual Suunto Multi-Grouse Grind Challenge. Racers have until 11 p.m. tonight to complete as many Grinds as possible. All are chasing the official record of 16 set last year by Ian Robertson, who is back to defend his title this year. Female record holder Andrea Johb is also back for more after doing 15 trips last year.

Funds raised in the Multi-Grind Challenge go to the Grind For Kids campaign in support of B.C. Children's Hospital.