Early Season 800m Leaders: Winders and Barda Claim US No. 1 Marks
The early indoor season continues to redefine the national standard in the 800m, and this past week delivered a pair of performances that now sit atop the U.S. rankings.
RACING AGAINST WINDERS
At the KYA High School Indoor Classic, Caleb Winders became the first athlete this season to break the 1:50 barrier, stopping the clock at 1:49.66 to claim the US No. 1 spot. The mark immediately separates Winders from the national field.
US NO.1 800M RUNNERS
On the girls side, Ellie Barada remains the nation's leader at the distance, holding US No. 1 honors with her 2:07.19 performance. The defending NON 800m Champion has opened the year with consistency and control. But what also standouts amongst the performances, is both Winders and Barada are committed to the University of North Carolina, giving the Tar Heels two of the country's premier middle-distance prospects as the indoor season continues to take shape.
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