Colorado University Athletics
Vaughn Wins USA XC Title
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Former University of Colorado standout Brent Vaughn won the USA Cross Country Championship on Saturday at Mission Bay Park.
Vaughn finished the men's open 12-kilometer race in 35 minutes, 46 seconds. Andrew Bumbalough was the second-place finisher, crossing the line in 35:52. With the win, Vaughn earned a trip to the IAAF World Cross Country Championships March 20 in Punta Umbria, Spain. Jorge Torres, another former CU great, placed 10th in the men's race. He clocked a time of 36:36.
Blake Theroux led a trio of CU freshman in the junior men's race. Theroux finished 18th overall, finishing the 8k loop in 25:50. Hugh Dowdy was 34th overall (26:22) and Michael Goodger placed 46th (26:52). Erik Olson was the junior men's champion, finishing the race in 24:48.
The Buffs also had some former women competing in the open race. Kara Goucher ran to a seventh-place finish, crossing the line in 27:37. Rachel Giosca-Ryan placed 26th overall (29:42).
2011 USA CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
Mission Bay Park (San Diego, Calif.)
Junior Men's 8k Results
(1. Erik Olson, 24:48)
18. Blake Theroux, 25:50
34. Hugh Dowdy, 26:22
46. Michael Goodger, 26:52
Open Women's 8K Results
(1. Shalane Flanagan, 25:47)
7. Kara Goucher, 27:37
26. Rachel Gioscia-Ryan, 29:42
Open Men's 12k Results
1. Brent Vaughn, 35:46
10. Jorge Torres, 36:36