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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1993
Page
6
Chronicle Telegram sports writer Dade Hayes aged 22 completed his first Elyria Distance Classic in 52.18 minutes placing 154th of 198 runners. The piece blends race narration with self deprecating humor about the course crowd and post race ceremonies featuring the Chronicle staff and an awards event.
Veteran runner Marchinko from Cleveland State after a midseason transfer to KSU battled Nakel over four miles, taking the lead around the fourth mile. Nakel, aiming for peak form ahead of nationals, finished second as Snyder of Amherst placed third in 33 324.
Scullin, a Brook Park Ford worker and aspiring artist, won by passing Sunagel on the final hill as Sunagel admitted she could not catch her rival. Sunagel, competing since 1985, clocked 43:55 after dropping from a 42:20 best last year due to reduced running. Hendricks, 42, finished in 45:44, detailing her strategy of longer miles and a steady finish after a slow start.
The 16th Chronicle-Telegram Jaycees Elyria Distance Classic at Lorain County Community College drew over 200 competitors from Ohio and nearby states with a wheelchair contingent. Anne Davis of Lorain and Hlona Mansfield of Amherst cheered as finishers passed. Davis’s husband Tom finished 28th in 30 02 and 10-year-old Angela Shaffstall of Elyria ranked 183rd after a fruit break. Edward Keating of Mentor completed the 10 K in 29 33.
Eddie Keating of Mentor won the Elyria Distance Classic wheelchair division in 29.33, reclaiming his 1991 title after a year away. John Williams of Cleveland finished second, with Lorain’s Charles Gornall third, and Charlotte Heppner of Cleveland winning the women’s division.
Elyria notices missing award plaques can be picked up by contacting Arnold Miller at 329-7126 or 1-800-848-6397 ext 126 between 9 am and 4 pm. Pre-registered participants who have not collected their free T-shirts should also call to arrange pickup.
Paul Hamlin of South Amherst led the field as the oldest participant in the race. His unofficial time was 1 hour 25 minutes and he described feeling exhilarated and festive while running. He noted also racing the Cleveland Revco 10K in May.
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