Casimir Loxsom: National Junior 800 M Champion

Casimir Loxsom outlasted this year's other 800 meter phenom Robby Andrews at the USATF Junior Championships in Des Moines, Iowa today to become the US National Junior 800 M champion.  Both will head to Canada for the world Junior Track Championships.  Casimir's time of 1:47.45 edged Andrews time of 1:47.75.

Bridget Franek also easily advanced to the Sr. Steeple finals.  Shana Cox advanced in the 400 M, while James Carney placed 8th in the 10,000 M finals. Nicole Lord also placed third in the Junior 3000 M steeplechase.