Frances Koons, a 10-time All American and 2009 NCAA indoor runner-up over 5000 meters while at Villanova, came 9th (3rd American) this past weekend at the Falmouth Road Race in Massachusetts. One of the premier road races in the United States, this year's events drew a top-quality international field. In finishing 9th in 38:06 over the 7-mile course, Koons bested several name-brand competitors. Here are the top results on the women's side:
| Pos. | Name | City, State | Bib | Sex | Age | Pace | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joyce Chepkirui | Kenya | 13 | F | 24 | 5:10 /mi | 36:42.75 | |
| 2 | Gemma Steel | Great Britain | 35 | F | 27 | 5:13 /mi | 37:05.73 | |
| 3 | Linet Masai | Kenya | 58 | F | 23 | 5:14 /mi | 37:06.49 | |
| 4 | Diane Nukuri Johnson | Burundi | 34 | F | 28 | 5:15 /mi | 37:15.17 | |
| 5 | Adrienne Herzog | Netherlands | 20 | F | 27 | 5:16 /mi | 37:20.79 | |
| 6 | Alexi Pappas | Eugene, OR | 28 | F | 23 | 5:17 /mi | 37:31.90 | |
| 7 | Katie Matthews | Rocky Hill, CT | 33 | F | 22 | 5:20 /mi | 37:49.57 | |
| 8 | Jane Murage | Kenya | 17 | F | 26 | 5:21 /mi | 37:57.72 | |
| 9 | Frances Koons | Bryn Mawr, PA | 60 | F | 27 | 5:22 /mi | 38:06.97 | |
| 10 | Delilah DiCrescenzo | New York City, NY | 15 | F | 24 | 5:24 /mi | 38:22.09 |
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