In the early stages she was positioned as high as 41st until crashes and punctures caused her to miss the time limit and be excluded from the official race, but her presence had generated so much publicity that the organisers allowed her to complete the event.
She was positioned as high as 41st. This was in the early stages. Crashes and punctures caused her to miss the time limit and be excluded from the official race. The organisers allowed her to complete the event. Her presence had generated so much publicity this.