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Media Contact: Al Heppner
Phone: 619-410-1181
North American Racewalking Institute
June 7, 2003
For immediate release
Seaman breaks another American Record
La Jolla, CA--Tim Seaman took control just over the halfway mark and cruised to an American Record in the 5 km racewalk at the San Diego/Imperial Valley Track & Field Championships with a time of 19 minutes, 28.66 seconds. Ecuador's Xavier Moreno was second in 19:46.37.
The Army's John Nunn led for the first two kilometers, but Seaman and Moreno were lurking close behind.
"I wanted to be cautious in the beginning, because I hadn't been feeling well the past two days. I've just been dizzy," Seaman said.
However, Seaman, who competes for the New York Athletic Club, left the rest of the competitors spinning their heels as he took over at the 2600 meter mark.
"After we walked the first 2 km in 7:50, I knew I had a shot at the record, because I was still feeling pretty strong. This is the first time I've had a negative split in a 5 km race," Seaman added.
Nunn ended up third in 19:58.34.
"John is a strong competitor. I was hoping to walk together with him longer today," said Seaman.
Seaman's time bounced NYAC teammate Curt Clausen from the record book. Clausen walked 19:35.2 four years ago and was in today's race but finished fourth in 20:36.36.
Now Seaman holds six American Records or bests including the 5 km record on the road.
USATF San Diego/Imperial Valley Championships
UC-San Diego Track
5 km walk
Competitor Time Club
1 Tim Seaman 19:28.66 NYAC
2 Xavier Moreno 19:46.37 Quito, Ecuador
3 John Nunn 19:58.54 US Army
4 Curt Clausen 20:36.36 NYAC
5 Philip Dunn 20:50.06 New Balance
Al Heppner DQ `US Army
Dave Doherty DQ `San Diego Track Club
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