Rupp, Lagat and Lomong deserve all the coverage they have received . . . but no mention so far of how well the college guys performed in this race?
Especially Ryan Hill in 5th with a very nice pr leading 5 collegians. I believe he was part of that 2007 Footlocker finals group with Derrick, Fernandez and Puskedra. Always under the radar. Should get him on some sponsors' radars when he's through at NC State.
How about Elliott Heath and Hassan Mead in 7th and 8th? They're both from Minnesota, same graduating class, so have been competing against each other for at least the last 7-8 years.
In this day and age, collegians shouldn't be beating post-collegiate professionals like Vaughn, Bauhs and Dobson, but they are and did.
If anyone can post last lap splits for these guys -- even best estimates off of Rupp/Lagats' 52s -- thanks in advance for doing so.
Thus Spake Zarathustra