Walt Murphy’s News and Results Service ([email protected])This Day in Track & Field—January 81928 lloyd hahn ran 1:53.8 in Brooklyn to set World Records at 800-meters and 880-yards. Greene was eliminated in the heats of the 60-yard dash, while Pender had equalled the World Record of 5.9 in his qualifying race. ), Meriwether proceeded to beat Pender in the final, with both being clocked in 6-flat, and a legend was born! He would then run a sensational 44.20 in Gainesville, Florida, on July 19before heading to Paris for the Olympics (bettering his World Youth/Under-18 Record). 4-time World Champion—4×400 (2009-1st round, 2011/2013/2019-1st round/ 2015-silver [1st round]);2-time World Junior Champion—4×400 (2006/400-5th, 2008/400-2nd)PBs: 50.79i (2011), 50.08 (2018);Currently coaching at Archbishop Spalding H.S.

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