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Foot Locker Outdoor
June 16-17, 2000 at Raleigh NC - presented by
Adidas and the National Scholastic Sports Foundation
Highlights - Friday
by John Dye
RITZ 8:48.06
Steveu called the boys 2-Mile the clash of the titans. Race announcer Doug Speck called it the greatest boys 2-Mile field ever assembled. But there was only one titan in this race, and he was the smallest runner in the field. Dathan Ritzenhein was in a class by himself - After five close laps ended with the big 3 (Ritz-Eric Logsdon-Don Sage) on top, Ritzenhein said, "See ya later," accelerated out and won as he pleased. Four others got under 9:00 - Nick Schneider, Noel Paulson, Tim Keller, and Matt Tegenkamp -- but Logsdon faded to 6th and Sage 8th . The time was disappointing to those who expected an assault on the record book, but Ritz put it in perspective when field announcer Ian Brooks put a microphone in his tired face after the race. The only objective was to win, Ritz said, and besides, he has to run two relays Saturday -- the 4xMile at 9:30 am and the distance medley at 10:05 pm. Isn't there some race to run in the afternoon? Detailed results
the 2000 Foot Locker Outdoor Track and Field Championships
