Angelika Castaneda, 1999: First Ever Female Death Valley Cup Finisher

Angelika Castaneda, "Cat"
San Diego, CA, 56
1999 Badwater, 36:58,
1st female, 8th overall
Furnace Creek, 43:46:40,
3rd female, 18th overall
=80:44:40
total time*


Breaking the tape in a new women's course record time.


Shocked to learn that she has set a new women's course record time.


With 1999 men's champ Eric Clifton (L) and finisher Jim Hamilton (middle).


At the Furnace Creek 508 start line, with fellow entrant Colleen Quinn.


At the Furnace Creek 508 finish line.


Angelika received her Death Valley Cup plaque from Chris Kostman
at the pre-race meeting for the 2000 Badwater Ultramarathon