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Reyes, Bolf take 10K
SANTA MONICA, Calif. - (October 21, 2007) - In a commanding performance along Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica, Kenyan Haron Lagat successfully defended his title and held off countryman Richard Kimeli to win the Los Angeles Sports and Fitness (LAS&F) Invitational at the 2nd Saint John's Santa Monica 5000 on Sunday in 14 minutes, 5 seconds to 14:14. Lagat, 24, also broke his course record by 6 seconds.
The LAS&F Invitational, which was first run in 2004 in Agoura Hills, brings together the best athletes in Southern California to compete in the Championship of L.A. Road Racing.
In the women's 5K race, Kenyan Caroline Cheptanui won in 16:18, with Everlyne Lagat runner-up 9 seconds back and Genevieve Graff claiming third with a time of 17:18
In the accompanying 10K, Sergio Reyes of Palmdale and Christine Bolf of Los Angeles were victorious in 30:10 and 35:53 (course record), respectively.
The post-race party on the Pier featured several live bands including Adam Smith's Acoustic Project and Daniel Dupont, plus loads of fun for children including balloon animals, face painting and more.
Race proceeds will benefit the new Saint John's Health Center Emergency Department. In response to the community's growing needs for health services, coupled with hospital and emergency room closings, Saint John's Health Center is expanding its Emergency Department. The enhancements will streamline triage and treatment of Emergency Room patients to improve efficiency and quality of care.
"We are pleased to be the beneficiary of such a wonderful health and fitness event right here in our own community," said Robert O. Klein, Saint John's Vice President of Foundation and Health Center Relations.
2nd Saint John's Santa Monica 5000 - Santa Monica, CA, Sunday, October 21, 2007
MEN
1) Haron Lagat (KEN), 14:05*, $1800
2) Richard Kimeli (KEN), 14:14, $800
3) Abiyot Endale (ETH), 14:16, $600
4) Benjamin Bruce (USA / CA), 14:19, $300
5) Jordan Hom (USA / CA), 14:31, $150
6) Christian Hesch (USA / CA), 14:34, $150
*Course record (previous record, 14:11, Haron Lagat (KEN), 2006)
WOMEN
1) Caroline Cheptanui (KEN), 16:18, $1650
2) Everlyne Lagat (KEN), 16:27, $650
3) Genevieve Graff (USA / CA), 17:18, $300
10K
MEN
1) Sergio Reyes (CA), 30:10, $500
2) Chris Foster (CA), 30:22, $300
3) Jacques Sallberg (CA), 30:51, $200
WOMEN
1) Christine Bolf (CA), 35:53*, $500
2) Laura Conley (CA), 37:47, $300
3) Pilar Delgado (CA), 37:48, $200
*Course record (previous record, 36:40, Kelly Flathers (CA), 2006)
Complete race results, photos and more at: SantaMonica5000.com.
Ryan Lamppa, Running USA Media Director
(805) 696-6232; Fax = (805) 659-0016
Ryan@RunningUSA.org
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