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Dathan Ritzenhein sets American Record in 5,000 meters!

The IAAF World Championships ended last week in Germany but for Oregon-based Dathan Ritzenhein the party moved to the AF Golden League meet in Switzerland where today he ran 12:56.27 in the 5,000 meters and set a new American record! Bob Kennedy held the record since 1996 when he ran 12:58.21.  (I’ll update this page with more coverage once it comes in).

FOR MORE INFO: USATF press releaseUSATF records / Zurich results / Dathan Ritzenhein sets PR in 10,000m at 2009 World Champs

 

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