1999 Milrose Games

Madison Square Garden

New York

Friday Evening, February 5th

Local Participants:

Dylan Welsh 1st HS Mile; Andy Bloom 2nd Men's Shot; Dan Tebano 4th HS Mile;
Cheri Kenah-Goddard 5th Women's Mile; and Ben Wright 7th College Mile



1999 Chase Millrose Games

Madison Square Garden, New York; Friday, February 5

Track Events (Excluding Relays)

 Event 10. Susan M. Rudin Men's One Mile Walk Results (6:25 p.m.)
 Millrose Record 5:33.53, Tim Lewis, 1988.
 1. Allen James, Park Racewalkers, 5:59.94
 2. David McGovern, NYAC, 6:06.62
 3. Gregory Dawson, Walk USA, 6:28.31
 4. Patrick Ryan, Walk USA, 6:42.10
 DNS Gary Morgan, NYAC
 DNS Rob Finn, Walk USA

 Events 15A-B. adidas Women's 60m Heats Results (7:15 p.m.)
 Millrose Record 7.00, Gail Devers, 1994.
 15A, Heat 1:
 1. Inger Miller, Nike, 7.26Q
 2. Cheryl Taplin, Nike, 7.29
 3. Beverly McDonald, adidas (JAM), 7.36
 4. Nolle Grahams, Seton Hall Univeristy, 7.71.

 15B, Heat 2:&127;
 1. Savetheda Fynes, adidas (BAH), 7.17Q
 2. Chryste Gaines, Nike, 7.23
 3. Aspen Burkett, Nike, 7.38
 4. Erica Broomfield, Seton Hall University, 7.58

 Event 16. Ultima Women's 60m Hurdles Results (7:30 p.m.)
 Millrose Record 7.87, Melissa Morrison, 1998.
 1. Melissa Morrison, Reebok, 7.99
 2. Gillian Russell, Nike (JAM), 8.05
 3. Dionne Rose, Asics (JAM), 8.19
 4. Anjanette Kirkland, Nike, 8.26
 5. Dawn Riley, Unattached, 8.28
 6. Cheryl Dickey, Nike, n/t
 DNS, Angie Vaughn, adidas

 Event 15C. adidas Women's 60m Final Results (8:00 p.m.)
 Millrose Record 7.00, Gail Devers, 1994.
 Match Race Final - Miller vs Fynes
 Extremely close race. Miller is declared the winner on the photo!
 1. Inger Miller, Nike, 7.194
 2. Savetheda Fynes, adidas (BAH), 7.198

 Event 17. Visa Men's 60m Hurdles Results (7:40 p.m.)
 Millrose Record 7.48, Greg Foster, 1991.
 1. Reggie Torian, Asics, 7.59
 2. Larry Wade, Nike, 7.72
 3. Dan O'Brien, Moscow, ID, 7.76
 4. Courtney Hawkins, Houston, TX, 7.79
 5. Dudley Dorival, Austin, TX, 7.80
 

 Event 18. Pontiac Grand Prix Men's 60m Dash Results (7:50 p.m.)
 Millrose Record 6.46, Maurice Greene, 1998.
 1. Maurice Greene, Nike, 6.51
 2. Jon Drummond, Nike, 6.54
 3. Tim Harden, Mizuno, 6.56
 4. Brian Lewis, Reebok, 6.64
 5. Bruny Surin, Nike (CAN), 6.65
 6. Jonathan Carter, Fila, 6.65
 
 Event 19. Daily News Men's 800m Results (8:25 p.m.)
 Millrose Record 1:47.18, Johnny Gray, 1986.
 These results were corrected... 1. Johnny Gray, Santa Monica TC, 1:48.69
 2. James Nolan, University College, Dublin (IRL), 1:48.71
 3. Rich Kenah, Asics, 1:49.92
 4. Trinity Gray, Brown University, 1:50.74
 5. Brandon Rock, Fayetteville, AR, 1:54.58
 6. Trinity Townsend, Ann Arbor TC, 1:54.60
 DNS David Kiptoo, Nike (KEN)
 400m Split: 53.0 Johnny Gray.

 Event 20. Chase Girls' High School Mile Results (8:30 p.m.)
 Millrose Record 4:49.94, Sarah Schwald, 1989
 These results were corrected...
 1. Katie Hotchkiss, Mission San Jose H.S., Fremont, CA, 4:59.69
 2. Jillian Mastroianni, Sayville, H.S., Sayville, NY, 5:00.22
 3. Erin Sullivan, Mt. Mansfield Union H.S., Jericho, VT, 5:00.46
 4. Stephanie Snyder, Randolph H.S., Randolph, NJ, 5:05.96
 5. Shelia Klick, Archbishop Prendergast H.S., Drexel Hill, PA, 5:07.28
 6. Kelly Otstott, Thomas Jefferson H.S., Alexandria, VA, 5:07.70
 7. Sheela Agrawal, Joseph Case H.S., Swansea, MA, 5:08.59
 8. Erin Sims, Pascagoula H.S., Pascagoula, MS, 5:08.85
 10. Megan Coombs, Griswold H.S., Jewett City, CT, 5:18.70

 Event 22. Poland Spring Women's 800m Results (8:40 p.m.)
 Millrose Record 2:00.23, Maria Mutola, 1994.
 1. Meredith Valmon, Foot Locker AC, 2:04.37
 2. Joetta Clark, Nike, 2:04.71
 3. Michelle DiMuro-Ave, Asics, 2:05.44
 4. Alisa Harvey, New Balance, 2:05.54
 5. Zhang Jian, Unattached (CHN), 2:10.27
 

 Event 23. Men's College Mile Results (8:45 p.m.)
 Millrose Record 3:57.95, Charles Cheruiyot, 1988.
 1. Francis Kirwa, Life University (KEN), 4:10.00
 2. Robert Mitchell, Amherst College, 4:10.03
 3. Felix Olivo, Monmouth University, 4:11.83
 4. Amerigo Rossi, Columbia University, 4:11.87
 5. Silah Misoi, Life University (KEN), 4:13.98
 6. Mark Fretta, Holy Cross, 4:16.64
 7. Ben Wright, University of Albany, 4:18.39
 DNS Michael Stember, Stanford University&127;
 DMS Jonathan Riley, Stanford University
 DNS Zach Merchoud, Life University (MAR)
 DNS David Brosnan, Iona College
 DNS Santos Ricardo, Iona College
 DNS Jose Zayas, St. John's University
 DNS Justin England, East Carolina University
 DNS Roland Lavallee, Quinnipiac College

 Event 27. Women's 400m Results (9:00 p.m.)
 Millrose Record 52.20, Diane Dixon, 1986.
 1. Jearl Miles-Clark, Reebok, 53.88
 2. Monique Hennagan, Nike, 54.45
 3. Toya Brown, adidas, 55.47
 4. Kim Graham, Asics, 56.34
 5. Falilat Ogunkoya, Nike, 56.71 (NGR)

 Event 29. Women's TDI Mile Results (9:15 p.m.)
 Millrose Record 4:21.45, Doina Melinte, 1988.
 1. Regina Jacobs, Mizumo, 4:31.65 [1999 world leader]
 2. Suzy Hamilton, Nike, 4:33.63
 3. Juli Henner, Reebok Enclave, 4:38.73
 4. Kathy Fleming, New Balance, 4:38.97
 5. Cheri Kenah(Goddard), Reebok, 4:40.07
 6. Shayne Culpepper, adidas, 4:42.44
 7. Elva Dryer, Nike, 4:42.57
 8. Debbie Marshall, New Balance, 4:50.18
 9. Nnenna Lynch, Fila, 5:03.13
 DNF Jurga Marcinkevicute, Unattached (LIT)

 Event 31. Jesse Abramson 500m Results (9:30 p.m.)
 Millrose Record 1:01.19, Mark Everett, 1994.
 These results were corrected
 1. Mark Everett, PowerBar, 1:01.70
 2. Milton Campbell, adidas, 1:02.14
 3. Derek Adkins, Vector Sports, 1:02.19
 4. Joey Woody, Reebok, 1:05.24
 DNF Tyree Washington, Reebok

 Event 33. Chase Boys' High School Mile Results (9:40 p.m.)
 Millrose Record 4:08.0, Kevin Byrne, 1977.
 These results were corrected...
 1. Dylan Welsh, Saratoga Springs H.S., Saratoga Springs, NY, 4:13.30
 2. Andy Powell, Oliver Ames H.S., North Easton, MA, 4:14.49
 3. Brett Tipton, Northrop H.S., Fort Wayne, IN, 4:17.57
 4. Daniel Tebbano, Shenendehowa H.S., Clifton Park, NY, 4:20.56
 5. Brian Turner, Millard North H.S., Omaha, NE, 4:22.38
 6. Andrew MacLeod, Oakton H.S., Vienna, VA, 4:22.93
 7. Bradsher Wilkins, Orange County H.S., Hillsboro, NC, 4:24.46
 8. Rolando Ortiz, St. Peter's H.S., Staten Island, NY, 4:29.58
 9. Ray Driscoll, St. Joseph H.S., Metuchen, NJ, 4:38.28

 Event 34. Wanamaker Mile Results (10:00 p.m.)
 Millrose Record 3:53.0, Eamonn Coghlan, 1981.
 1. William Tanui, Puma (KEN), 3:59.24
 2. Richie Boulet, New Balance, 4:00.03
 3. Matt Holthaus, Reebok Enclave, 4:01.01
 4. Niall Bruton, Unattached (IRL), 4:02.29
 5. Jason Pyrah, New Balance, 4:02.68
 6. Seneca Lassiter, University of Arkansas, 4:02.69
 7. Terrence Herrington, Reebok, 4:04.90
 DNF Robert Kibet, Puma (KEN)
 DNF James Njoroge, New Balance (KEN)
 DNS David Kiptoo, Puma (KEN)

 Event 36. Fred Lebow 3000m Results (10:15 p.m.)
 Millrose Record 7:44.74, Doug Padilla, 1990.
 1. Paul Bitok, Puma (KEN), 7:43.81 [New Meet Record]
 2. Mark Carroll, Unattached (IRL), 7:44.73
 3. Lt. Dan Browne, U.S. Army, 7:46.94
 4. Adam Goucher, Fila, 7:47.90
 5. Allen Culpepper, adidas, 7:50.53
 6. Reuben Reina, Asics, 8:00.00
 7. Robert Gary, adidas, 8:01.59
 DNF Brian Baker, New Balance
 DNF Andy Keith, New Balance (GBR)
 DNF Tom Nohilly, New Balance
 DNS Khalid Kairouani, Unattached (MAR)

   Field Events Held at Madison Square Garden

 Event 1. Women's Pole Vault Results (5:45 p.m.)
 Millrose Record 4.21m (13' 9 3/4"), Stacy Dragila, 1998.
 1. Melissa Mueller, Phoenix, AZ, 4.49 (14' 8.75") [New American & Meet Record]
 2. Elena Belyakova, Unattached (RUS), 4.22m (13' 10")
 3. Jill Wittenwyler, Phoenix, AZ, 4.12m (13' 6.25")
 4. Kelly Suttle, Nike, 4.12m (13' 6.25")
 5. Cai Weiyan, Reebok (CHN), 4.12m (13' 6.25")
 6. Daniela Bartova, Unattached (CZE), 4.12m (13' 6.25")
 7. Kim Becker, Reebok, 3.97m (13' 0.25")
 8. Sun Caiyun, Reebok (CHN), 3.67m (12' 0.5")
 9. (tie) Samantha Shepard, Air Time Athletics, 3.67m (12' 0.5")
 9. (tie) Melissa Feinstein, Stanford University, 3.67m (12' 0.5")
 

 Event 21. Fred Schmertz Men's Pole Vault (8:30 p.m.)
 Millrose Record 5.86m (19' 2 3/4"), Jeff Hartwig, 1998.
 1. Jeff Hartwig, Nike, 5.80m (19' 0.25")
 2. Nick Hysong, Sky Athletics, 5.70m (18' 8.25")
 3. Scott Hennig, Reebok, 5.60m (18' 4.50")
 4. Lawrence Johnson, adidas, 5.60m (18' 4.50")
 5. Michael Drummey, Central MA Pole Vault School, 5.35m (17' 6.50")
 6. Nick Buckfield, Unattached (GBR), 5.35m (17' 6.50")
 DNS Dean Starkey, Nike
 NH Bill Deering, Miami, FL
 NH Pat Manson, US West

 Event 24. John Thomas Men's High Jump Results (8:45 p.m.)
 Millrose Record 2.34m (7' 8"), Jimmy Howard, 1985.
 1. Stephen Smith, Elite Athletes Network, 2.24m (7' 4.25")
 2. Hollis Conway, Lafayette, LA, 2.20m (7' 2.50")
 3. (tie) Brian Brown, Health South, 2.20m (7' 2.50")
 3. (tie) Staffan Strand, University of Minnesota (SWE), 2.20m (7' 2.50")
 5. Troy Kemp, Unattached (BAH), 2.15m (7' 0.5")
 6. Tony Barton, adidas, 2.15m (7' 0.5")
 7. Isaac Hill, Jonesboro, AR, 2.15m (7' 0.5")
 NH Charles Lefrancois, Nike (CAN)
 NH Alfredo Deza, Unattached (PER)

 Event 25. Women's High Jump Results (8:45 p.m.)
 Millrose Record 1.97m (6' 5 1/2"), Louise Ritter, 1989.
 1. Tisha Waller, Nike, 1.89m (6" 2.25")
 2. Amy Acuff, Nike, 1.89m (6" 2.25")
 3. Angela Bradburn-Spangler, 1.89m (6" 2.25")
 4. Gwen Wentland, Nike, 1.86m (6' 1.25")
 5. Dora Gyorffy, Harvard University (HUN), 1.82m (5' 11.50")
 6. Natasha Gibson, Nat's Athletic Training (TRI), 1.82m (5' 11.50")

 Field Events Held at Manhattan College

 Event 101. Men's Shot Put
 Millrose Record 22.12 (72' 7"), Randy Barnes, 1989.
 1. Kevin Toth, Nike, 20.90m (68' 7.00")
 2. Andy Bloom, Nike, 19.45m (63' 9.75")
 3. Jon Kalnas, Manhattan College, 16.49m (54' 1.25")

 Event 102. Women's Shot Put
 Millrose Record 18.56m (60' 10.75"), Connie Price-Smith, 1997.
 Flight 1:
 1. Connie Price-Smith, Nike, 18.59m (61' 0.0") [New Meet Record]
 2. Dawn Dumble, Reebok, 16.97m (55' 8.25")
 3. Dawn Ellerbe, NYAC, 16.13m (52' 11.0")
 4. Nakisha Leon, Manhattan College, 13.69m (44' 11.0")
 5. Lacole Fields, Manhattan College, 13.51m (44' 4.0")

 Flight 2:
 1. Jessica Cross, Unattached, 17.22m (56' 6.0")

 Overall Placing:
 1. Connie Price-Smith, Nike, 18.59m (61' 0.0") [New Meet Record]
 2. Jessica Cross, Unattached, 17.22m (56' 6.0")
 3. Dawn Dumble, Reebok, 16.97m (55' 8.25")
 4. Dawn Ellerbe, NYAC, 16.13m (52' 11.0")
 5. Nakisha Leon, Manhattan College, 13.69m (44' 11.0")
 6. Lacole Fields, Manhattan College, 13.51m (44' 4.0")

 Event 103. Men's Weight Throw
 Millrose Record 24.82m (81' 5.25"), Lance Deal, 1993.
 Flight 1:
 1. Lance Deal, NYAC, 23.62m (77' 6.00)
 2. Dan Borque, NYAC, 21.49m (70' 6.25")
 3. Mark McGehearty, NYAC, 20.66m (67' 9.5")

 Flight 2:
 1. Jerry Ingalls, US Army, 20.79m (68' 2.50")
 2. Svante Soderlund, Manhattan College, 18.44m (60' 6.0")

 Overall:
 1. Lance Deal, NYAC, 23.62m (77' 6.00)
 2. Dan Borque, NYAC, 21.49m (70' 6.25")
 3. Jerry Ingalls, US Army, 20.79m (68' 2.50")
 4. Mark McGehearty, NYAC, 20.66m (67' 9.5")
 5. Svante Soderlund, Manhattan College, 18.44m (60' 6.0")

 Event 104. Women's Weight Throw
 Millrose Record 21.78m (71' 5.5"), Dawn Ellerbe, 1998.
 Flight 1:
 1. Dawn Ellerbe, NYAC, 22.94m (75' 3.25") [New Meet Record]
 2. Anna Norgren, Boston Athletic, 20.36m (66' 9.75")
 3. Jesseca Cross, Unattached, 19.97m (65' 6.25")
 FOUL LaCole Fields, Manhattan College

 Flight 2:
 1. Lisa Misapeka, Unattached, 22.40m (73' 6.0")
 2. Joyce Owes, Florida, 17.97m (58' 11.50")
 3. Heather Lawson, USMA, 17.80m (58' 4.75")
 4. Melissa Houston, Rutgers University, 16.28m (53' 5.00")
 5. Brenda Start, Unattached, 15.81m (51' 10.5")

 Overall:
 1. Dawn Ellerbe, NYAC, 22.94m (75' 3.25") [New Meet Record]
 2. Lisa Misapeka, Unattached, 22.40m (73' 6.0")
 3. Anna Norgren, Boston Athletic, 20.36m (66' 9.75")
 4. Jesseca Cross, Unattached, 19.97m (65' 6.25")
 5. Joyce Owes, Florida, 17.97m (58' 11.50")
 6. Heather Lawson, USMA, 17.80m (58' 4.75")&127;
 7. Melissa Houston, Rutgers University, 16.28m (53' 5.00")
 8. Brenda Start, Unattached, 15.81m (51' 10.5")