Marist College track history was made this morning at
historic Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. Kristi Licursi became the first-ever
women’s racewalker to compete – and compete well! – at the USATF Junior Championships.
Kristi placed 11th overall out of 14 competitors in the grueling, 25-lap event
in a time of 59:34.52.
Consider the fact that this was the longest racewalk – by far
– that Kristi has ever done. Her previous long racewalks were 5km, and she just
did those this spring. She slowed down as the race wore on, but her form
remained flawless and her competitive fire was as great as have ever seen in a
Marist athlete. Racewalking is a quirky aspect of track and field, and it is
pushed off to the fringes. Kristi’s race was at 7:30 a.m., and Hayward Field
was deserted except for the walkers and their coaches, families and friends. I
will admit to really enjoying the atmosphere there this morning. We are so
proud of Kristi. She did herself proud, she did her college proud, and she did
our program proud. Nicely done.
Lap by lap splits
2:11.4, 4:24.2 (2:12.8), 6:39.5 (2:15.3), 8:54.7 (2:15.2)
11:12.3 (2:17.6), 13:32.0 (2:19.7), 15:52.0 (2:20.0),
18:11.5 (2:19.5)
20:32.1 (2:20.6), 22:54.8 (2:22.7), 25:15.5 (2:20.7),
27:38.6 (2:23.1)
30:01.7 (2:23.1), 32:25.8 (2:23.1), 34:52.2 (2:26.6),
37:17.7 (2:25.5)
39:48.4 (2:30.7), 42:17.0 (2:28.6), 44:46.2 (2:29.2),
47:17.7 (2:31.5)
49:49.6 (2:31.9), 52:21.5 (2:31.9), 54:48.8 (2:27.3),
57:16.8 (2:28.0)
59:34.52 (2:16.72)
First 5km: 28:52
Second 5km:
30:42.52
1600-meter splits:
8:54.7, 9:16.8, 9:27.1, 9:39.1, 10:00.0, 9:59.1
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