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Summer 2008: Coach Rik’s Recap What an incredible summer it was to say the least. From the Hershey’s meets to AAU to USATF; our club made our presence felt on all levels. From our youth athletes to our high school seniors, it turned out to be a memorable summer for the club. ___________________________________________________ Athenians Compete at Hershey’s
Final Athenian Athletics Club members participated in the 2008 Hershey’s North American Final meet last week under team San Jose in Hershey, PA. Club members did not disappoint as all of the athletes medaled at the meet. ___________________________________________________ 106 Degrees:
No Problem for Hyams As temperatures soared over 100 degrees Friday afternoon during the opening day of the USATF Pacific Association Championships Samuel Hyams (17) seemed unaffected as he blazed into a 1st place finish with a time of 16:24.78 in the Young Men’s 5,000m race. (6/22/08) Hyams also advances in 1500m >> ___________________________________________________ |
Cross Country
The cross country season will feature a combination
of base training, hill training, and other stamina
and strength building exercises. In addition, we will also be continue
to practice our relays year-round. For more information, contact
Coach
Richardson.
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News Briefs
- Hershey's: 9 Athletes - 9 Medals!!!
- Hyams Wins 5K Spirit Run in 15:49
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Hyams runs 4:17.31 in state prelims (does not advance to Finals)
- Hyams Qualifies for state in 1,600m (4:16.04)
- Montgomery 2008 PA Champion in 200-m
- Lukas Sets Two CYO Records
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Don Canham: Club Beginnings
Athenian Athletics was original created as an extension of the Ann Arbor Track Club at the wish of Don Canham. Canham's 1966 creation of an Olympic Development club was turning into a recreational running club. Athenian Athletics is based off Canhams original vision of Olympic Development training and getting as many elite athletes training together as possible.
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Sunol, CA 94586
Phone: 925-518- 9356