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July 01, 2008
Scott Bauhs
Former E-R sports writer Luke Reid wrote a great piece on Chico State runner Scott Bauhs' attempt to become the first Chico State student to qualify for the Olympics.
According to Reid:
"Bauhs, getting set to compete in the 10,000 meters at the U.S. Olympic Trials on July 4, has clocked the second fastest 10,000-meters by a U.S. runner this year, the fastest time in the history of NCAA Division II, and the fourth fastest time ever by an American NCAA athlete. He will toe the line in Eugene, Oregon, Friday at 9:20 p.m. in a Chico State Track & Field uniform as one of only seven American athletes who have met the Olympic “A” Standard and, thus, would be guaranteed a spot on the United States Olympic Team in Beijing, China, by finishing among the top three. If he does, he will be the first Chico State athlete to compete in the Olympics."
I think everyone in Chico will be hoping Bauhs places in the top three this 4th of July.
It would be an amazing feat for a runner who wasn't even on the national radar screen a few years ago.
Today's Scrabble word is bedrid, or bedfast.
Posted by dan_nt at July 1, 2008 04:33 PM