Abdilaahi 26:56.58 WL/NR and Houlihan 30:50.10 WL on debut
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO (USA, Mar 28): World lead and new German record (after 29 years) by Mohamed Abdilaahi 26:56.58 in the 10 000 m highlighted the The Ten (WACT Silver) meet of running distances. He was only 10 seconds behind the European record of Mo Farah. Australian Ky Robinson in 2nd also Area record 26:57.07, and third Dutch Mike Foppen 27:20.52 national record. Best US runner Woody Kincaid 27:20.84 as fourth, in fifth Ahmed Muhumed 27:22.29, and in sixth Scott Beattie of Britain 27:23.30 PB.
In women’s racing, former miler Shelby Houlihan debuted at the 10,000 m in 30:50.10 WL. Second Jessica McClain 31:15.49 ahead of Allie Buchalski 31:29.06 PB and German Lisa Merkel 31:32.25 PB. In the 1500 m, wins for Australian Oliver Hoare 3:35.82 and Gabbi Jennings 4:07.69.
1. Mohamed Abdilaahi, GER, 26:56.58 NR, 2. Ky Robinson, AUS, 26:57.07 NR, photo by Kevin Morris