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Olympians line-up for USA Women's 10 Mile - TheEd - 21-03-2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Race Director Phil Stewart announced that U.S. Olympians Janet Cherebon-Bawcom, Jen Rhines and Colleen De Reuck will be competing in the upcoming USA Women's 10 Mile Championship, presented by America's Credit Unions, which is being held in conjunction with the
2013 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, April 7.
On the men's side, last year's winner, Allan Kiprono will return to defend his title, and will face 2012 runner-up Lani Kiplagat. With nearly four weeks to go until race day, both the men's and women's fields are sure to see notable additions; the complete roster of elite runners will be announced on Wednesday, April 3.
"I'm pleased to have both course recordholders entered in this year's race," said Stewart. "Colleen De Reuck set the still-standing women's course record of 51:16 back in 1998, when she was competing for the Republic of South Africa, and Allan Kiprono set the men's course record just last year in a time of 45:15, which was the fastest 10-mile time of the year and the fifth fastest all-time."
Stewart continued: "And I'm thrilled to see how the field is shaping up for the USA Women's 10 Mile Championship, presented by America's Credit Unions. The American women will be racing for both open and U.S. Championship prize money, with $14,400 specifically earmarked to be paid to the top 10 American women."