2001 Meet Highlights


April 20-22, 2001
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  • Tyree Washington missed tying the meet and stadium records in the 400m by just .02, clocking 44.47
  • For the second consecutive year, Bernard Legat recorded an impressive distance double within 48 hours, first winning the 5000m in 13:30.54, then the mile in 3:55.40
  • Breaux Greer unleashed a new meet and stadium record in the javelin, heaving the spear 276-4
  • Three pole vaulters, Lawrence Johnson, Tim Mack and Russ Buller, claimed a share of new meet and stadium records, soaring 19-0 3/4, with Johnson winning on misses
  • Marion Jones tackled a new distance, but with the usual result, winning the 300m in 35.68
  • Kathy Butler splashed through the rain to a World Championship qualifying time in the 10000m, clocking 31:59.27
  • Ida Nilsson lowered the meet and stadium records in the 3000m steeplechase, cruising to a 10:03.98 victory
  • Dawn Ellerbe also set new meet and stadium records in winning the hammer with a toss of 217-6

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