They knew they could because they had done so before. The toughest part was biding their time, waiting for the appropriate moment. With the shackles of their early season training finally removed, the Central Bucks South foursome of Jeff Dickson, Dave Manion, Matt Poiesz and Tom Mallon did let it rip, posting a season-best 7:49.01 to win the 4x800 meter relay at the PTFCA Indoor Championships.
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You can toss in spectacular, phenomenal and mind boggling as well. All are accurate descriptors with the initial three being the one’s bandied about the most by the throngs of bobble-headed spectators shaking their heads in disbelief or utter amazement of what they had just witnessed.
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Anyone remotely familiar with the pole vault is sure to know the name. But even the most ardent of vaulting enthusiasts might be surprised to learn how far back this story begins.
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Duke bound Juliet Bottorff, of Tatnall, DE, who clocked 4:59.60 to win the mile at the Yale Track Classic over the weekend, is one of nine girls named to the prestigious high school mile field for the upcoming Millrose Games. Jillian Smith (NJ) returns to defend her crown.
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Dyanamic duo: Patrick DeSabato (left) set a TFCAGP D2 all-time best for 3k with his 8:52.26. Teammate Ivo Milic-Strkalj outdueled Lower Merion's Ben Furcht to win the mile.
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Council Rock (PA) senior Tory Worthen cleared a Pennsylvania best 12-6 (US #3) in the pole vault Friday night at Lehigh University
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There would be no ceremonial glassware or automatic invitation to the Millrose Games, the spoils heaped upon the victor of the annual Hispanic Games mile.
However, Doug Smith did not depart the New Balance Track and Field Center at the Armory empty handed last Saturday. In fact, the Gil-St. Bernard’s star headed back to New Jersey with something far more valuable – his confidence.
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A freshman class record in Arkansas and a plethora of US #1 performances highlighted a great weekend of track around the nation.
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As 2008 disappears in the rear view mirror, we will be counting down what we felt were the 10 best performances of 2008. Today we revisit the top moment of the year as voted by our staff and webmasters.
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As 2008 disappears in the rear view mirror, we will be counting down what we felt were the 10 best performances of 2008. Today we revisit the moment voted as #2 by our staff and webmasters.
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Erik Kynard soars to a leap of 7'2.5" in the high jump to set the current US #1 mark in that event, and besting the rest of the US by over six inches. (Photo by Mike Fernandez)
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As 2008 disappears in the rear view mirror, we will be counting down what we felt were the 10 best performances of 2008. Today we revisit the moment voted as #3 by our staff and webmasters.
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As 2008 disappears in the rear view mirror, we will be counting down what we felt were the 10 best performances of 2008. Today we revisit the moment voted as #4 by our staff and webmasters.
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Foot Locker All-American Kathy Kroeger announced yesterday that she will be heading to Stanford University. Ocean City (NJ) standout Brett Johnson, the nation's top returning miler, has committed to Virginia.
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As the year draws to a close, we will be counting down what we felt were the 10 best performances of 2008. Today we revisit the moment voted as #5 by our staff and webmasters.
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As the year draws to a close, we will be counting down what we felt were the 10 best performances of 2008. Today we revisit the moment voted as #6 by our staff and webmasters.
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As the year draws to a close, we will be counting down what we felt were the 10 best performances of 2008. Today we relive the moment voted as #7 by our staff and webmasters.
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Brooke Hamscher (Whitehall, PA) with a U.S. #1 12-2 pole vault at the Robert J Burdette Indoor Classic
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As the year draws to a close, we will be counting down what we felt were the 10 best performances of 2008. Today we relive the moment voted as #8 by our staff and webmasters.
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As the year draws to a close, we will be counting down what we felt were the 10 best performances of 2008. Today we relive the moment voted as #9 by our staff and webmasters.
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As the year draws to a close, we will be counting down what we felt were the 10 best performances of 2008.Today we relive the moment voted #10 by our staff and webmasters as well as some other performances deserving of mention.
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Flint Southwestern Academy sophomore Dynasty McGee clocked 57.50, bettering a field full of collegians to win the 400 meters at Grand Valley State.
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To hear Trevor Dunbar tell it, Solomon Haile slithered away gracefully. There was no great move, no defining surge, no decisive burst. It was simply a methodical sharpening of the pace that, before those with him noticed, turned into an insurmountable margin.
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Mission Prep senior Jordan Hasay used a late surge to become just the fourth repeat girls champion in the 30-year history of the Foot Locker CC Championships.
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Will it be Hasay, Brasovan or Kroeger? Or will a new girls champion be crowned? Catch all the live action from the Foot Locker CC Finals right here on MileSplit.
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Each week here at MileSplit we will be giving you a quick look at four of the nation's best runners. Featured this week are Drew Shields (IN), Madeline Morgan (AL), Ben Furcht (PA) and Lindsay Flanagan (IL).
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NXN Champions Fayetteville-Manlius (NY) and North Central (WA) finish the season at the top in the final 2008 MileSplit National Cross Country rankings
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Texas 2-Step: Texas stars Reed Connor and Chelsey Sveinsson add course record wins to NXN haul.
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Catch all of the action from the 30th Foot Locker Cross Country Championships live right here on MileSplit. Live coverage from Balboa Park begins around 8am ET on Saturday, December 13.
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MileSplit US #1 North Central boys, competing as North Spokane XC Club, used a late surge to capture the Nike Cross Nationals. Reed Connor raced to a course record 15:15 for the individual crown.
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Fayetteville-Manlius girls win 3rd straight national title with 66 points. Chelsey Sveinsson (Texas) wins individual title. Reed Connor (The Woodlands, TX) wins individual title. North Spokane, WA boys win national title.
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NXN Girls Team Previews: Thumbnail sketches and analysis of all 22 girls teams.
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NXN Boys Team Previews: Thumbnail sketches and analysis of all 22 boys teams
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Ashley Brasovan, Bobby Nicolls, Doug Smith and Jordan Hasay are four of the best cross country runners in the country this fall, and they've each signed up to share their journey throughout the fall in our seasonal feature.
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Five new teams joined the rankings this week, the most newcomers in a single week since the rankings were still in diapers very early in the season. Both coasts flexed some muscle as teams from New York and California made strong cases that they are among the best in the nation.
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MileSplit is onsite at each of the big meets post-turkey day... at the four Nike Cross Regionals (Southeast, New York, Northeast and California), and the first three of four Foot Locker Regionals (Northeast, South and Midwest)
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Each week here at MileSplit we will be giving you a quick look at four of the nation's best runners. Featured this week are Juliet Bottorff (DE), Jonathan Nelson (UT), Laura Tremblay (CO) and Tyler Udland (NJ).
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West Windsor Plainsboro-North continued its meteoric rise in the boys rankings with its win over Don Bosco Prep at the NJ MOC, while the girls from Fort Collins proved they belonged with an impressive win at the NXN Southwest Regional.
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Nationally ranked boys and girls teams from The Woodlands, TX swept the team titles at the Nike Cross Nationals South Regional on their home course.
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Ashley Brasovan won her fourth straight FHSAA 4A XC title. Brian Atkinson (Paul White photo) posted the fastest effort in winning the 4A Boys crown. Results posted. Meet summaries, more photos coming.
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NXN Southwest: Tremblay nips Tonn (Margot Kelly photo); Schwaderer edges Nelson; Fort Collins, Albuquerque triumph
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Wellington senior Ashley Brasovan, Leon junior Matt Mizereck and Bishop Kenny junior Michael Wallace are among those vying for titles at the FHSAA XC finals on Saturday
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Voorhees senior Melanie Thompson held off Chelsea Ley again. Milburn's Tyler Udland outlasted WWP-North's Joe Rosa, but Rosa's team upset Don Bosco for the title.
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NXN South/Southwest Regions: Texas should dominate the action at the NXN South Regional, while the Southwest features a renewal of battles between top New Mexico and Colorado rivals
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Each week here at MileSplit we will be giving you a quick look at four of the nation's best runners. Featured this week are Steve Sulkin (IL), Jess Cygan (PA), Reed Connor (TX) and Abbey Leonardi (ME).
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NXN Midwest Region Champion York (IL), led by a resurgent Steve Sulkin, moves to No. 2 in the rankings, while Magnificat (OH) makes its first appearance, entering at #14 after a runner-up finish in the girls Midwest race.
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Auburn (AL) senior Patrick Gomez overcame a sub par junior campaign to reach his goal of winning a state title.
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Gil-St. Bernards senior Doug Smith won the Non-Public B race at the 2008 NJSIAA XC Group Championships. Results posted.
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Reed Connor and Sarah Andrews captured individual crowns to lead nationally ranked The Woodlands to a sweep of the Texas 5A titles.
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NXN Midwest: Kroy (York, IL), led by Steve Sulkin, avenged its loss to Naperville North at the IHSA Champs a week ago. Geneva (IL) XC and Stephanie Morgan (OH) are winners. (Photos by Tracy Rollins)
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NXN Regionals get under way in the Midwest, Northwest and Heartland; Also Saturday, Texas State Championships and NY Feds. NJ Groups have been postponed until Sunday. Check here for complete coverage.
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Ashley Brasovan announced to friends today that she will be going to Duke University next year. We talked with Ashley about her decision.
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Ashley Brasovan, Bobby Nicolls, Doug Smith and Jordan Hasay are four of the best cross country runners in the country this fall, and they've each signed up to share their journey throughout the fall in our seasonal feature.
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Each week here at MileSplit we will be giving you a quick look at four of the nation's best runners. Featured this week are Michael Wallace (FL), Amanda Winslow (GA), Brian Shrader (AZ) and Megan Goethals (MI).
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Naperville North jumps to No. 2 in the rankings this week behind the juggernaut that is North Central (WA). Fayetteville-Manlius enters the poll for the first time this season, checking in at #15.
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With the recent passing of his best friend weighing heavily on his mind, Knoxville West star Matthew Sonnenfeldt persevered to capture the most meaningful of state titles.
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HAIL-E TO THE KING: Sherwood senior Solomon Haile (Photo by
www.tristaterunnur.com) cruised to a course record 15:43 to capture the Maryland State 4A Cross Country title. Results posted.
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Mark Feigen won a showdown with Rhode Island rival Andrew Springer at the New England XC Championships. In all, 16 teams ranked in the latest MileSplit National Poll were in action, with 10 of those squads securing titles. Results posted.
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Comprehensive state championship meet previews and coverage available all weekend long on MileSplit.us and our affiliate sites.
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Each week here at MileSplit we will be giving you a quick look at four of the nation's best runners. Featured this week are Matthew Sonnenfeldt (TN), Becca Addison (MI), Jimmy Tarsnane (PA) and Jessica Tonn (AZ).
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The polls are closed here in the East, and at least as far as the MileSplit team rankings are concerned, there are very few changes. The top eight teams on the boys' side, and the top five girls' teams remain intact.
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MileSplit US #13 North Penn, led by junior Brad Miles (PennTrackXC photo by Megan Clugh) overcame early season doubts and lofty expectations to claim its second straight PIAA Championship.
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Andrew Springer (Westerly) and Jenna Riley (Coventry) were two of the many state champions crowned over the weekend. ALL STATE RESULTS NOW POSTED.
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Ashley Brasovan, Bobby Nicolls, Doug Smith and Jordan Hasay are four of the best cross country runners in the country this fall, and they've each signed up to share their journey throughout the fall in our seasonal feature.
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Each week here at MileSplit we will be giving you a quick look at four of the nation's best runners. Featured this week are Joash Osoro (ND), Alex Dunne (CA), Andrew Springer (RI) and Kaitlin Hanenburg (CO).
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On the strength of its record-setting performance in winning the Sweepstakes race at the Mt. SAC Invitational, Saugus (CA) moves past Fayetteville-Manlius into the top spot in the team rankings.
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Tatnall, a small Delaware private school with big aspirations, has positioned itself amongst the nation's best.
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Taylor Lord turned in the fastest time in the nation, a 14:43.96 clocking, at the Douglas County Championships, Thursday. GATFXC.com's Bruce Taylor caught up with Lord after his sizzling performance.
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Hasay, Dunbar race to Sweepstakes victories at Mt. SAC. Saugus and Dana Hills claim team wins. Day 1 & 2 recaps, results posted.
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Rocky Mountain Reunion: Evan Appel (pictured above, left) topped Bobby Nicolls (right), but Joseph Manilafasha runs best time of the day 15:08, while Allie McLaughlin posts a 17:04 at the Colorado State Meet, one of the many state championships contested this weekend.
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Each week here at MileSplit we will be giving you a quick look at four of the nation's best runners in our new feature called MileSplit Fast Four. Featured this week are Katie Flood (IA), Matt Mizereck, (FL), Brooklyne Ridder (OH) and Tim Freriks (AZ).
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Coming off back-to-back record-setting perfermances, Kodiak, Alaska senior Trevor Dunbar jumps to the top spot in the West. With a showdown at Mt. SAC looming, the question is: can he stay there?
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With most of the top teams taking the week off or breezing through conference or regional meets, there are very few changes in the MileSplit team rankings for this week. The boys rankings are nearly identical, while three girls teams jumped a few spots based on strong performances.
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A British citizen, Virginia private school star Anneka Wilson is well traveled. Now as a runner, she has embarked on a new journey: the trip from relative anonymity to the national spotlight.
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Wilson, Dejarnette, and Berman post record efforts; Mizereck posts CR at FL Prestate; Winslow and #3 Collins Hill roll at the Coach Wood Invite; Lipari, Springer and #13 Lincoln-Sudbury take Brown. More records, results to come.
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MileSplit US #13 Lincoln-Sudbury and #14 Saratoga Springs square off at the Brown Invitational in Warwick, RI to highlight a weekend of action that will include many conference championship meets across the country.
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Greater Latrobe senior Natalie Bower clocked a course record 17:58. Appel over Nicolls; Regis Jesuit prevails at Colorado Regionals. Natosha Rogers returns to pick up an indvidual title as well.
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Barrington girls, La Salle boys gain top votes in latest coaches XC poll
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5 Years Ago - Announcement
Each week here at MileSplit we will be giving you a quick look at four of the nation's best runners in our new feature called MileSplit Fast Four. Featured this week are Sarah Andrews (TX), Chris Schwartz (CA), Melanie Thompson (NJ) and Andrew Colley (VA).
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Several recent big meets, such as Nike South, Manhattan College and the Great American have helped to bring some clarity to the rankings. North Central boys and Fayetteville-Manlius girls hold the top spots.
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Ashley Brasovan, Bobby Nicolls, Doug Smith and Jordan Hasay are four of the best cross country runners in the country this fall, and they've each signed up to share their journey throughout the fall in our seasonal feature.
5 Years Ago - News
Former Belmont Plateau course record holder Steve Hallinan in awe of West Winsor Sophomore Joe Rosa (MaroonNews photo). He added another class record at Vanny on Saturday.
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Soloman Haile raced to a Vanny course record. Andrew Colley (pictured above) ran a close second in the Eastern States race. Ashley Brasovan outperformed a strong girls' field at the Great American XC Festival. Pictures, videos, results here.
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Stephanie Morgan (OH) often hits the road in search of top-flight competition. This weekend she travels to Hoover, AL for a showdown with FL Champs Ashley Brasovan and Kathy Kroeger at the Great American XC Festival… (Story coming)
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Lots of movement and many newcomers highlight our individual rankings since they were last published, September 17. Ashley Brasovan takes over number one in the south after her electrifying 16:46 in the flrunners.com 9.
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Emily Sisson will face Ashley Brasovan, Kathy Kroeger, Stephanie Morgan and Jessica Tonn in a rare mid-season showdown of some of the nation's top harriers this weekend at the Great American XC Festival in Hoover, AL.
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PA #1 Emmaus is looking to defend its state crown and advance to NXN in Portland. The Green Hornets were fifth at the NXN Northeast Regional a year ago. Much will depend on rejuvenated senior Melissa Meade as Emmaus takes aim at a lengthy postseason run.
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