Salukis' Lee captures NCAA 400m hurdles title in Austin
Saluki David Lee, a junior from Southern Illinois, defeated Wilfred Makuyu Mulli of Texas El Paso in 48.87 seconds to win the NCAA 400 meter intermediate hurdles title. Lee shattered the stadium record and his school mark, finishing sixth all time among collegians and the fastest time this year. Coach Lew Hartzog praised his smooth stride and late surge, noting Lee overtook rivals after a slow start.
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Andre Phillips Still Had the Stagger On Him,’’ Hartzog
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Lee wins 400 hurdles as SIU earns distanced NCAA honor
Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s David Lee dominated the 400 hurdles in Austin, outpacing rivals including Hanlon and Phillips. Hartzog praised Lee's drive, noting the long buildup and the coach’s belief he could be an NCAA champ. Lee’s victory gives SIUC a tie for 20th in team scoring and caps a 31.0 point season total, breaking his school record.
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Temperence Hill shocks Belmont in 53-1 upset win
Temperence Hill, a 53-1 longshot trained by Charisse Cantey’s husband, defeated Genuine Risk by two lengths in the Belmont Stakes as muddy track conditions challenged favorites. Eddie Maple rode Temperence Hill to a $108.80 win payoff, with Genuine Risk earning second and Rockhill Native third.
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Belmont Stakes Triumph for Temperance Hill at 53 to 1
Temperance Hill, a 53 to 1 long shot, won the Belmont Stakes by a wide margin, earning $176,220 for owner John E. Anthony after a muddy track. Genuine Risk and Codex faded to second and seventh, while Eddie Maple achieved his first Belmont victory riding Temperance Hill.
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