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April 5-6, 2002 at Mobile AL

Mobile Meet of Champions

2-Mile Run

Boys - Girls

Laura Zeigle all alone
Scott Fuqua beats the Jakes
- Gomez and Raines

Boys

Ricky Quintana's notes and John Dye's photos

Scott Fuqua had run under 9:00 for the 3200m at the Nokia meet and won by over 200m. At this race, he would have Jacob Gomez of Oregon, Jake Raines of MS, Fleet Hower of VA and two Floridians, Rolf Steier and Steven Hassen, to keep him company.

Fuqua, Raines, Gomez, and Steier

Fuqua was not intimidated and as had been the case in the girl’s race, he took the lead immediately and set a scorching pace.

The pack went with him as they hit the 400m in 64.1. Gomez and Raines were keeping close company running right on Fuqua’s heels. The others followed in their slip stream with Steier leading as the enitre pack was strung out single file by the fast early pace.

The group slowed a bit by 800m which was hit in 2:14.4 (70.2). Fuqua then got back on track as Raines took over 2nd place and Gomez now 3rd. The third lap, 3:22.8(68.5) saw no changes in the first three. Smith, Steier, Hassen and Hower began to lose contact as a 2m lead separated them from the 3 leaders.

As they approached the 1600m, 4:30.6( 67.7), the race would be decided by Fuqua, Raines, and Gomez as their lead increased to 3m over the trailers.

One lap more, 5:38.6(68.1) and a 2m gap over Gomez left only Fuqua and Raines to battle it out.

Over the next two laps, 6:46.5(67.8) and 7:55.1(68.7), Fuqua continued his torrid pace with Raines comfortably behind him and not looking to lead. Gomez looked to be struggling, but the lead never grew more than 5m. Steier, Hassen and Hower trailed Gomez by 7m, 2m separating each .

the bell

Fuqua’s pace did not seem to faze Raines as the two entered the last lap together. Fuqua increased the tempo down the backstretch and Raines had no reply and lost some ground to Gomez. Fuqua’s lead looked safe at the head of the straight, but Gomez was now gaining and growing confident with every
stride. The finish line came too early for him though as Fuqua held on for the win by less than a second.

the finish

 
Boys 2 Mile Run Invitational
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Name Year School Finals
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1 Fuqua, Scott OKMT 9:02.49
2 Gomez, Jacob Klamath U. 9:02.90
3 Raines, Jake East Central 9:07.62
4 Steier, Rolf Berkley Prep 9:09.19
5 Hassen, Steve Vangurad 9:12.20
6 Hower, Fleet Marion, VA 9:17.92
7 Heath, Andrew Lassiter, GA 9:30.00
8 Smith, Brandon Clay Co. 9:30.81
9 Weese, Mark Collins Hill 9:31.08
10 Herren, David Rome 9:42.66
11 LA Fond, Issac South Oldham 9:44.07
12 Strickland, Colin Jesuit 9:45.34
13 Kirbach, Ezra Asheville 9:47.59
14 Pellegrino, Kevin Klamath U. 9:48.77
15 Saik, Walker St. Martin's 9:50.80
16 MC Gee, Will Scottsboro 9:52.23
17 Bringham, John St. Paul's 9:53.39
18 Lohmar, Jimmy Collins Hill 9:56.61
19 Sculley, Brandon Rummell 10:10.39

En route 3000 meter times: Fuqua 8:27.1, Gomez 8:31,
Raines 8:30.1, Steier 8:33.6 Hassen 8:36.

Girls

Ricky Quintana's notes and John Dye's photos

Laura and Jackie Zeigle of Utah ventured south this year after competing in Arcadia last year. The conditions were perfect as the early afternooon winds and unseasonably cool temperatures greeted the distance runners.

There was no strategy in this race as Laura immediately took the lead followed closely by her sister. When Laura strode through the first 1600m in 5:09.8, it was clear that she was going to run an outstanding time. Eyes focused straight ahead, she continued to hit even splits as her sister followed some 8 seconds behind.

3rd lap

Laura gets the bell

Jackie finishes
Rounding the last lap, both looked strong as they powered down the backstretch passing lapped runners and looking as fresh as when they started. Running solo,Laura’s time slightly bettered her time from last year’s Arcadia meet and Jackie crushed her previous best of 10:47.

Hand time splits
2:35,76.9 (3:52.1), 77.6(5:09.8),77.9(6:27.7),78.9(7:46.6),77.6(9:04.2),
75.1(10:19.3), 10.22.6

En route 3000 meter times (by Jim Spier): Laura Zeigle 9:42.6, Jackie Zeigle 9:50.6.

separate race for 3rd place - 5th lap

Girls 2 Mile Run Invitational
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Name Year School Finals
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1 Zeigle, Laura Bingham, UT 10:23.05
2 Zeigle, Jackie Bingham, UT 10:32.11
3 Langley, Kariann Mt. Carmel 11:16.96
4 Enbak, Tara Auburn 11:17.57
5 Mulkiin, Tyler Altamont 11:21.84
6 Lenn, Tara St. Paul's 11:22.62
7 Cauble, Megan West, TN 11:24.06
8 Uribe, Carla Marist, GA 11:36.58
9 Bryant, Jill Scottsboro 11:42.43
10 Blunck, Hallie U.M.S. Wrigh 11:49.42
11 Davis, Blair Mt. Brook 11:49.57
12 Hoelle, Laura Fontain. 11:52.06
13 Honea, Lindsay Houston, TN 11:56.85
14 Owens, Caroline Mt. Brook 12:00.60
15 Roche, Lynley Mt. Carmel 12:04.79
16 Hitpas, Brittany FT Walton 12:09.30
17 Green, Emily Scottsboro 12:15.85
18 Miller, Amanda Walker 12:25.17

 

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