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Webb Scorches 1:43.84 800m at Heusden

Posted July 28th, 2007 at 4:38 PM by David Monti

Section: News & Results, Track & Field

At tonight’s KBC Night of Athletics meeting in Heusden, Belgium, American miler Alan Webb stepped down to the 800m and won a close contest over Canada’s Gary Reed, 1:43.84 to 1:44.03.

Webb’s time was the second-fastest in the world this year, a career best, and the fastest by an American since Khadevis Robinson’s 1:43.68 recorded at Rieti, Italy, last September.

The 24 year-old continues to have the best season of his career. He broke the USA record for the mile (3:46.91), and set personal bests for 800m (1:43.84), 1500m (3:30.54), and indoor mile (3:55.18). He also won the USA indoor title at the mile and the outdoor title at 1500m. He has recorded 11 victories on the track this year, including heats.
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VIDEO: Alan Webb closes gap to win 800 meters in Belgium

Posted July 27th, 2007 at 5:54 PM by Trish Monks

Section: News & Results, Track & Field

One week after setting the American mile record, Alan Webb set a personal best en route to taking the 800-meter race at the KBC Night of Athletics in Heusden-Zolder, Belgium.

Webb finished in 1 minute, 43.85 seconds, more than two seconds faster than his previous best.

His time Saturday edged Canada’s Gary Reed, who lost his lead on the home stretch and finished in 1:43:93. Algeria’s Nadil Madi came in third.

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