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2/8-Former Wyomissing runner wins USA Junior XC 8km Championship Don Rich Feb 10, 2004

Former Wyomissing runner and 2001 PIAA AA State Medalist in the 1600, John (Pete) Janson of the University of Colorado, won the Men\'s Junior 8km at the USA Cross Country Championships in Indianapolis, going 24:14, ten seconds better than future Buffaloes teammate Ryan Deak. Wyo Indoor Head Coach Matt Babiarz reports that Janson set the school record his sophomore year, and then his family moved to Texas. His 2nd place 4:25.31 in 2001 was just behind State Champ Andrew Diffenderfer of Greencastle-Antrim. Janson went on to post a high school career best of 04:10.52 at the Texas Relays in 2003. \"It hurt to lose him,\" Babiarz understated. Janson will now represent the US as part of the men\'s Junior XC Team racing March 20-21 in Brussels, Belgium.

2/7-MacFalls 18th in Elite 4km @ USA XC Nationals in Indianapolis Don Rich Feb 9, 2004

Cedar Crest grad, Altoona native, and 1990 PA AAA State XC Champ Nick MacFalls, finished 18th in the Men's 4km at the USA XC Championships during Saturday's race. MacFalls, a 1995 graduate of the US Air Force Academy, represented the U.S. Air Force, and posted a time of 11:49. He currently runs for Team Air Force, and has also run as member of the Nike Farm Team. For his PR's, read the story.

USATF Cross Country Championships Alex Aldaco Feb 9, 2004

Several Texas athletes competed in USATF Cross Country Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana. The race qualifies the top six individuals to compete in the World Cross Country Championships held in Brussels, Belgium