Archive for April, 2008

2008 Sun Angel Track Classic

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008

The Sun Angel Track Classic celebrated its 29th edition with several meet records, and a Paralympic World Record in the men’s high jump.

Lopez Lomong led the charge in a scintillating Men’s Invitational 1500 meter run, where the top 11 finishers ran sub-3:43.

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Lopez Lomong won the Men's Invitational 1500 in a meet record 3:39.50

2008 Carlsbad 5000

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008

The Carlsbad 5000 is billed as the World’s Fastest 5K. The first race of the day produced an age group record in the Men’s 45-49 division, as Dennis Simonaitis outkicked former record holder Peter Magill.

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Vivian Cheruiyot decisively won the Women's Invitational race