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Manson, Manzano, Bolden and Hastings shine at New Balance Collegiate Invitational

Posted February 5th, 2007 at 12:00 PM by Sarah Mandell

Section: News & Results, Track & Field

More than 200 colleges faced off yesterday at the Armory in New York City for the New Balance Collegiate Invitational. Here is a run-down of the most impressive performances from the event:

University of Texas senior Andra Manson added to his already glowing reputation; winning the high jump for the fourth year in a row. Manson is the first athlete in the history of the New Balance Collegiate Invitational to accomplish that feat. He also broke his own record from 2004 by jumping 7 feet and 6.5 inches.

Leonel Manzano won the mile with the fastest time in the country this year (3:59.08). Florida State’s Greg Bolden also left viewers with something to talk about, finishing the 60m in 6.61; the fastest time by a college athlete this year.

South Carolina junior Natasha Hastings ran the fastest time by an American this year in the women’s 400-meter race; finishing in 51.7 seconds. She also was a leading factor in South Carolina’s 1,600-relay team win; running the anchor leg in 51.2 seconds.

For some background and more information, please visit: [Armory Track], [Track Shark], [ESPN], [Statesman]

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