Over 1800 competitors contested the Rothman 8K on the streets of Philadelphia on Saturday, and two former Villanova stars finished in the top five of their respective races. Former Rothman 8K race champion (2009 in 26:34) Frances Koons finished third, covering the 8K distance in 26:29, 47 seconds behind race winner Misiker Demassie of Ethiopia. On the men's side, Hugo Beamish, the former Big East 5000 meter champion, was one of 4 men to break Marcus O'Sullivan's 15 year old course record (23:03). Beamish came 4th in 23:02, 33 seconds behind Kenya's Isaac Korir. Former Villanova trackman Brandon Eck was 63rd in 28:41.
Rothman 8K -- Men1. Isaac Korir KEN 22:29 CR
2. Samuel Ndereba KEN 22:47
3. Scott Smith USA 22:47
4. Hugo Beamish NZL 23:02
5. Mengistu Nebsi ETH 23:03
Rothman 8K -- Women1. Misiker Demessie ETH 25:46
2. Amy Van Alstine USA 25:59
3. Frances Koons USA 26:29
4. Helen Jemutai KEN 26:51
5. Erin Koch USA 27:18
Full searchable results from the race are
HERE.
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