I watched the race with Larry Mangan, who wondered whether his indoor 1500 M record was still intact. I didn't see any of the appropriate electronics at the mark, so I assume it is. Ryan Foster's race was remarkably well paced, which augers well for future improvement. In another great performance, Luke Watson paced the first 880 yards in 1:58 or so, just two weeks after his marathon victory in Bermuda. Fine range, indeed. (I'm still trying to figure out if he can golf or not, though.)
Cas Loxsom's 800 was also dazzling, although he just missed Ryan's record from last year. He then teamed up to set the PSU 4 X 400 record in the meet finale. I will soon have video of both the 800 and mile for everyone to view.
The picture was brought to us by Tim Backenstose, who had the pleasure of celebrating the achievement with them that evening. We must thank his wife Holly Backenstose for getting Tim to the Track just in time to see the race. The snow on the way up was a bit more than anyone predicted. Seven Mountains became Ten Mountains. Larry and Mark Hawkins even got to see the PSU Hoopsters defeat Wisconsin afterward (for their fourth straight upset in a row of a ranked team at home.) All in all, a good day in Happy Valley.
Here's Flotrack's coverage of the big race!
Dave - looks like Ryan is the first Tasmanian to go Sub 4! I was actually wondering by how much Ryan took down the indoor 1500 record - I had them in the 3:40-3:41 range with about a half lap to go! So even if it wasn't recorded electronically they had to be way under 3:44. LTM
ReplyDeleteFor those inquiring minds, that photo was taken very early in the evening, just outside a local church. LTM
ReplyDeleteMy understanding of when such records actually count says that sophisticated equipment tied into the finish line cameras is required. Maybe I'm wrong. Wouldn't be the first time! (insert smilie here.) And prayers at a church probably won't make a difference anyway!
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