Sunday, July 30, 2000 -- Morgantown, WV
Gene's Run For Special Olympics
Story and photos by Julie Bertsch
Results:
[Overall Results]
[Results by Class]
[Walk Results]
Pictures:
[Set 1]
[Set 2]
[Set 3]
[Set 4]
[Set 5]
[Set 6]
[1998 Coverage]
[1999 Coverage]
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All of the proceeds from the 4 Miler go to the Monongalia Special
Olympics, just as they have for the past 13 years. With over 200
people signed up and ready to go, those proceeds really do make a
difference.
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Frohnapfel took over at about the 1.5 mile mark, and kept a 20 second
lead ahead of the competition to clench 1st with a time of
21:51. "I was watching those young bucks." said Frohnapfel
with a smile. "You know, not many people know that there's a smooth
line there." he said, referring to the cobblestones, "I just look for
where the grass grows, and go." Recovering from lower back injuries
and a less than perfect hip, Frohnapfel has been training as hard as
his over 40 year old body will allow. "Age and experience will beat
out youth everytime!" said Ed with the heartiest laugh.
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Once again for the women, it was Heather Bury who dominated as she did in 1999. Bury finished 11th overall, and 1st for the ladies with a great time of 24:52. "I'm sticking to a 6 minute pace today!" Bury said, tired from Saturday's Clarksburg 10K.
There was a battle for 2nd however, when Maria Stover and Sherri Flohr
approached 2.5 miles. Stover passed up Flohr, and held onto her edge
to the finish, getting 2nd with a time of 27:22. Flohr(27:39), held
her 3rd place lead to the very end after losing sight of Stover.
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Gene's Place always has an excellent post-race party, complete with kegs of frothy brew, food, beverages for the kiddies, and great raffle prizes. Providing plenty of excitement for a Sunday evening, this race is always well organized, well supported, and stocked full of prizes, and beverages for everyone.
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