Though last night’s meet was filled with ups and downs (much like every meet we go to) there were a few guys who truly took to heart the lessons we have tried to teach about taking advantage of opportunities presented and competing with passion and determination. The absolute embodiment of that last night?
MENDO!!!
He scratched and fought and clawed his way to WINNING the 3200m last night at BMOC. In a new PB of 9:38. Under menacing skies. Responding to each and every move his competitors made. With a furious kick, followed by a strong final surge when his competitor closed in on him with about 60 yards or so to go. Nick ran the race we hope and pray each of our athletes will compete every time they step on the track. A kid who gives his all to everything he does finally got what he deserves!
In the history of BMOC (over 30 years) The Ironmen have done pretty well for themselves…but one thing no Ironman had ever done before last night was win the 3200m! We’ve won every other event…
100m – 4x
200m – 3x
400m – Once
800m – 5x
1600m – 2x
110HH – 5x
400H – 4x
Shot – Once
Discus – Once
Javelin – 3x
TJ – 2x
LJ – 3x
HJ – 4x
PV – Once
4×400 – 6x
In a world filled with mediocrity, the BMOC sweep is just another ridiculously awesome thing that we’ve accomplished to add to our legacy as one of the all-time great T&F programs in Bergen County. We had 8 guys in the field of 18 runners last night…some ran credibly but only one told me he thought he could win…and did. Thanks to Mendo for making our ridiculous awesomeness even more ridiculously awesome.
Other personal best performances:
Chris D’Amico (Shot – 50’1″)
Joshua Floyd (110HH – 15.48)
Dalton Friend (100m -11.39)
Anthony Orosz (800m – 2:01.97)
Michael Higgins (3200m – 9:47.54)
Michael Flanagan (3200m – 9:51.87)
Tim Hamlett (4×400 – 48.2 split)
Hang on, men…it’s been a long ride and a tough challenge but there’s only one more week! GO FOR IT!!!
#IRONMEN
FULL BMOC RESULTS HERE:
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