Open Division
Place | Athlete | School/Affiliation | Mark |
1 | Richard Luettchau | Shore AC | 46:33.02 |
2 | Theron Kissinger | Unattached | 48:06.08 |
3 | Michael Batholomew | Walk USA | 54:22.41 |
The open men's 10K race had only a few, but tough, competitors. Richard Luettchau took the lead from the start, but Theron Kissinger kept within striking distance for most of the race. With about a mile to go, Luettchau was in complete control. Luettchau stated after the race that with a few laps to go he knew he had it as long as he didn't do anything stupid. Cruising into victory, Leuttchau looked confident and smooth. Michael Batholomew also competed, however as a 50K specialist, the speed got to him and he cramped up midway through the race. |
Richard Luettchau knew if he walked smart he had the race and the coveted gold watch won. |
Crossing the line, Luettchau jesters with the excitement of victory. |
Theron Kissinger |
Michael Batholomew |
Masters Division
Place | Athlete | School/Affiliation | Mark |
1 | David Talcott | Shore AC | 52:12.06 |
2 | Douglas Johnson | Kentucky Racers | 54:03.65 |
The masters men's 10K saw just two competitors, but they battled fiercely until Doug Johnson received to DQ cards. Johnson backed off and finished the race, leaving Dave Talcott to take the divisional title. |
Dave Talcott |
Doug Johnson |
Junior Division
Place | Athlete | School/Affiliation | Mark |
1 | Tyler Sorensen | Pleasanton Heat | 50:45.68 |
2 | Evan Crowdus | Kentucky Racers | 54:11.25 |
3 | Dan Andreasen | Unattached | 54:13.47 |
4 | John Randall | Miami Valley TC | 56:24.63 |
The junior men's 10K race saw the most competitors and some of the biggest action. While Tyler Sorensen marched away to an easy victory, it was 2nd place finisher Evan Crowdus that got the cheers of the crowd. Crodus keeled over with about 100 meters to go, tossed his preverbial cookies, stumbled, but managed to hold off Dan Andresean to maintain second place. |
Tyler Sorensen |
Dan Andreasen |
Evan Crowdus painting the track |
Crowdus attempting to recover. |
Evan Crowdus painting the track |
John Randall |