The region’s biggest, and arguably the most important, sporting event is only a couple of weeks away, and good tickets are still available!
Sac State’s Hornet Stadium will be host to the USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships, June 22 – 25.
The Sacramento Sports Commission has a pretty good website with event details and useful information for visitors.
Will I see you there?
Huddle wins! (Photo courtesy of Painani.org)
It was another exciting day at the USA Outdoor Nationals!
As with yesterday, about half the fans left at the conclusion of the sprints and deprived themselves of seeing the most exciting race of the day.
It was the women again, this time in the 5,000 meters, who had the crowd on it’s feet with a fast, exciting, and close race. Molly Huddle led the race from the beginning and tried to shake all contenders, especially Shannon Rowbury and Marielle Hall, by accelerating through the miles and closing with a final 4:34 1600 meters.
The only person on Huddle’s heels by the final 200 was Shannon Rowbury, who shouldered past and started driving for the win. Huddle would have none of it and dug deep to pass a weaving Rowbury and take the win by 0.25 seconds.
“When I was still in contact with 100 to go, I knew I could do it. When I really need to do it, an emotional moment for me, very important, I can pull it out.” Awesome photo courtesy of Painani.org.
By John Schumacher
