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U.S. Women Converge on Akron for 8-K Championship
Posted September 25th, 2008 at 8:45 AM by David Monti
Section: News & Results, Road Racing
Nearly 30 American women have entered the U.S. Women’s 8-K Championship in Akron, Ohio, on Saturday, USA Track & Field reported today. A $23,500 prize money purse is on the line with $7,500 going to the winner.
The top contenders for the title include two-time national 10-K champion Katie McGregor, two-time Olympian Elva Dryer, reigning national 20-K champion Jill Steffens, two-time national 8-K champion Amy Rudolph, Olympic steeplechaser Lindsey Anderson, and former NCAA 10,000m champion Sara Slattery.
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Akron to host 2008 USA Women’s USA 8 km Championship
Posted September 27th, 2007 at 2:35 PM by Martha Jones
Section: News & Results
The women’s Long Distance Running Committee of USA Track & Field (USATF) has announced that Akron, Ohio, has been selected to host the 2008 USA Women’s 8 km Championship. The championship will be held as part of the Road Runner Akron Marathon next September and will be organized by the Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation.
Marking the return of the 8 km distance to the women’s USA Running Circuit (USARC) schedule for the first time since 2005, Akron, which has formerly played host to the North American Men’s Relay Championship (2003-’04), will host the event on September 27, 2008.
“The Leadership of the Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation is excited and honored to be awarded this opportunity to host the 2008 USA Women’s 8 km Championship race,” said Dave Hunter, spokesman for the Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation. “We look forward to working closely with USATF to stage an outstanding and competitive championship race for the elite athletes, the fans, USATF, and our community.”
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