Rick wins Elyria Distance Classic despite back injury
Elyria's Ron Rick, a Wake Forest senior and three-time champion, won the seventh annual CT Elyria Jaycees Distance Classic though hampered by a back and sciatic nerve issue. Jeff Hlinka finished second as Zimmerly brothers Jim and Tom placed third and fourth in hot, challenging conditions.
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Elyria
Elyria Catholic
Wake Forest
Brecksville
Jeff Hlinka
Ron
Zimmerly Brothers
Jim
Tom
Elyria West
Providence
Hilinka
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Susan Cross
Ron Rick
Welte wins Distance Classic in hot 6.2 mile race
Cyndie Welte of Lorain dominates the seventh annual C T Elyria Jaycees Distance Classic with a 36:10 finish, nearly four minutes ahead of Trene Hardy of Westlake. Hardy notes Welte led from the first mile as the 22 year old eyeing Olympic trials reflects on peak performance timing and future marathon goals. The day’s heat and hills challenge the field while Welte’s win marks her first Distance Classic appearance.
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Lodi
Canton
Elyria
Cyndie Welte
Los Angeles
Joan Benoit
Welte
Dayton
Lorain
Trene Hardy
Westlake
Betsy Riccardi
Indiana University
Amherst Steele
Jim Welte
Cindie
Cindie Welte
Hene Hardy
Pal, Martin
Ann Arbor
Mich
Lynn Machovina
Terri Linden
LaGrange
Colleen Wukie
Grafton
Jeanne Kovitch
Mentor
Missle Betz
Florence Motyas
A Lorain
Lois Winiarski
New London
Jackie McLoda
Wellington
Becky Painiey
Annette Heidersbach
Donna Palmer
South
Ik Ilene Hardy
Galf Reed
Susan Crossy
Elyria Jaycees
John Meliugh
Shelby
Bob Adams
Glen Terry
Armand Masse
Lakewood
Robert Borzak
North Olmsted
Bill Coughlin
Shelf
Tene Hardy
PJ. Martin
An Arbor
A LaGrange
Catteen Wukie
Piettony
Missie Betz
Biya
Annette
Heidenberk
South Amherst
Rita Prinz
Linda Yoder
Jean Schaefer
Rafion
Beverly Beialéman
Kathleen Secrist
Barbara Johnston
Yria
Mary Gatkowski
Fayre
Sharon Linden
Patti Bedocs
Joan Gibson
See Ey
Elyrias Toe
Distance Classic winners at Lorain race in Elyria area
The seventh annual CT Elyria Jaycees Distance Classic 6.2 mile race at Lorain County Community College drew 347 finishers. Plaques and door prizes went to winners. many top placements listed by age and town, including Bay Village, Elyria, Avon, Mentor, Lorain, and North Ridgeville, with times ranging to the mid 30s.
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Lorain County Community College
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University of Cincinnati
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Mary Gutkowski
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Sue Ely
Greg Rubenson
Bay Village
John Bauer
Damon Wilson
Eric Betz
Ken Holowecky
Avan
Bob Stang
Graton Ap
Jimper
Eyes
Dan Horn
Andrew Milles Ie Avon
Joe Kovitch
Darrin Benedict
Wakemian
Mike Esker
Berea
David Elgar
Ley
Ron Ross
North Ridgeville
Greg Ponomarenka
Brunswick
Scott Atkinson
Ui Elyria
Thomas Curry
Gus Ristas
el Tia
Jose Rodriguez
Wislowick
Frank Carlson
Ron Revick
Ron Supers
Roger Ris
Don Rivera
Lorin
Wilson, Sr
Bill Walker
Streetsboro
Vern Fuller
Jim Mulroy
Neth
Ridgeville
Dick Kieitt
Ed Drury
Lora Mi
Edward Bendzik
Richard Bauman
Sterling
Bill Shaffstall
Bob Kuebler
Avon
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