Tyson: Sullivan breaks own 3000m record; Symmonds falls to Fountain in mile
Posted February 10th, 2007 at 10:30 AM by David Monti
Section: News & Results, Track & Field
Canadian Kevin Sullivan broke his own national record over 3000m at the Tyson Invitational last night in Fayetteville, Ark., edging American Matt Tegenkamp to win the race.
Sullivan, 32, the Canadian record holder for 1500m (3:31.71), clocked 7:40.17 at the Tyson meet, lowering his record by exactly two seconds. Tegankamp was just fractions behind, clocking a personal best 7:40.25, a U.S. leader for 2007. Alistair Cragg of Ireland was third in 7:43.30.
With Alan Webb sidelined by a head cold, Australian Mark Fountain easily defeated American Nick Symmonds in the mile, 3:55.58 to 4:01.21.
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Tags: 1 mile, 3000m, Alan Webb, Alistair Cragg, Mark Fountain, Matt Tegankamp, Nick Symmonds, tyson invitational
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