Is this event a joke? Looking at the range of times for the 3000 m (eight runners spread over 2:23), I'm thinking yes.
M45 3000 Meter Run
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Name Age Team Finals Points
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1 149 Cooney, Michael M45 Whirlaway Ra,Chelms 9:08.95
2 493 *O'Driscoll, Conor M45 Westchester,Rye, NY 9:20.47
3 528 Poulos, Ted M45 Potomac Vall,McLean 9:46.74
4 488 Newhall, W.F. M48 unattached,Marblehe 10:06.78
5 453 McLAUGHLIN, Terenc M46 unattached,Spotsylv 10:09.43
6 137 Cleary, Mark M48 So Cal Track,Rancho 10:44.20
7 621 Solano, Alfonso M47 So Cal Track,Jackso 11:01.37
8 41 Bennett, Michael M46 unattached,Cambridg 11:31.93