Alan Webb debuts in 10K at 27:34.72
In a release from USA Track and Field, two-time USA Outdoor 1,500m champion and national prep mile record holder Alan Webb opened a new chapter to his career with his debut 10,000m race Sunday night at the Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational in Palo Alto, California.
In the fastest-ever debut by an American at that distance, Webb stopped the clock in 27 minutes, 34.72 seconds in winning the race. Webb used his miler's speed in his come from behind victory over 2004 Olympic Games 10,000m competitor and runner-up Dathan Ritzenhein, who posted a career best time of 27:35.65.
"I knew I had the capacity to kick, but I wasn't sure I would ever get to that point," Webb told IAAF.org. "As the hurt got greater and greater, I wasn't sure just how my body would react."
In the fastest-ever debut by an American at that distance, Webb stopped the clock in 27 minutes, 34.72 seconds in winning the race. Webb used his miler's speed in his come from behind victory over 2004 Olympic Games 10,000m competitor and runner-up Dathan Ritzenhein, who posted a career best time of 27:35.65.
"I knew I had the capacity to kick, but I wasn't sure I would ever get to that point," Webb told IAAF.org. "As the hurt got greater and greater, I wasn't sure just how my body would react."
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I can't comprehend that time and speed for 10K...
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