Sean Houseworth Breaks Academy 5000-Meter Mark

Feb. 17, 2008

SEATTLE, Wash. - Backed by one Academy record, two NCAA provisional marks and two other Academy record book incursions, the distance members of the Air Force track and field team wrapped up a strong weekend of competition at the Husky Classic in Seattle, Wash.

Junior Sean Houseworth posted a new Academy record in the 5000-meter run, after crossing the finish line in a career-best, NCAA provisional qualifying time of 13:59.28. Finishing seventh overall, Houseworth broke Ben Payne's 2004 standard of 14:04.26, while posting the second-fastest time in the conference to-date.

Senior Kevin Hawkins also set a provisional qualifying time, as he clocked a time of 1:49.52 to finish sixth in the 800-meter run. That time improves Hawkins' third-place standing on the Falcons' all-time list. Classmate Calvin Glass finished the race in 1:55.69 to place 43rd.

Senior Ian McFarland improved his eighth-place standing on the Falcons' all-time list, as he crossed the finish line of the 3000-meter run in a career-best 8:11.48 to finish 18th. Junior Matt Williams clocked a time of 8:24.56 to finish 42nd, while sophomores Thomas Richter (8:29.73) and Zach Nordahl (8:36.59) finished 52nd and 61st, respectively.

In addition to Houseworth, four other Falcons competed in the 5000-meter race. Junior Joe Curran posted a time of 14:30.60 to finish 33rd, while classmate Parker Cowles earned a 40th-place time of 14:35.13. Seniors Josh van Wyngaarden (14:45.82) and Kenny Grosselin (14:55.36) rounded out the Air Force contingent with respective 43rd- and 46th-place finishes.

Junior Daniel Castle was the lone Air Force competitor in the mile, finishing in 4:13.52 to finish 34th.

On the women's side, sophomore Ally Romanko clocked an 800-meter time of 2:12.39 to finish 18th, while senior Kelly Robinson finished the mile in 5:11.08 to finish 49th.

Air Force travels to Laramie, Wyo., for the Robert Shine Invitational on Friday, Feb. 22. The meet will serve as a final tune-up for the Mountain West Conference championships, which are set to begin the following week at the Academy.

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