The Scoop: Records And Big Performances Top The Weekend

Oct 03, 2021

INDEX:

Lehigh University's Paul Short Run - Great American XC Festival - FLRunners.com Invitational - Rheinhardt Harrison Breaks FL State Record - Unpacking McQuaid Invitational - Saratoga Springs Shows Dominance

* Rheinhardt Harrison crosses the finish line at the New World Fall Spectacular in a new Florida state record

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Last weekend, Caroline Wells broke the Florida state record for 5K at the Hagerty Invitational when she clocked a US No. 1 time of 16:40.20.

This weekend, it was Rheinhardt Harrison's turn.

At the New World Fall Spectacular in Jacksonville, Harrison ran his first sub-15 minute 5K of the season while he continued his undefeated streak. The Oregon commit crossed the finish line in 14:45.00 to win the title; in doing so, he broke Gabriel Montague's 14:47.40 record from last season.

Harrison now ranks US No. 5 at this distance.

Michael Toppi of Viera (FL) finished 10 seconds behind Harrison and the sophomore Patrick Koon of Leon (FL) finished third in 15:05.

14:45! Fastest Florida boys 5K XC time ever! It was Caroline Wells last week setting a state record..now Rheinhardt Harrison takes over the boys all-time list with his victory at Cecil Field in the New World Fall Spectacular! ! https://t.co/14Bei5NV8O pic.twitter.com/9QOHnJJ9x4
-- Florida Runners (@flrunners) October 2, 2021

VARSITY BOYS 5000 METER RUN FINALS	
PLACE	ATHLETE		TEAM	RESULT	POINTS
1	Rheinhardt Harrison	12	Nease HS	14:45.00	1
2	Michael Toppi	12	Viera HS	14:55.00	2
3	Patrick Koon	10	Leon HS	15:05.00	3
4	Matthew Stratton	12	St. Johns Country Day School	15:10.00	4
5	Jake Rogers	11	Leon HS	15:49.00	5
6	Cameron Raney	11	Viera HS	15:54.00	6
7	Grant Doherty	11	Ponte Vedra HS	15:56.00	7
8	Mac Williams	11	Creekside HS	16:01.00	8