Colorado Runner

Both Leo Manzano and Jenny Simpson won their second USA indoor 1500m titles here on the second and final day of the USA Indoor Championships at the Albuquerque Convention Center.  Manzano reclaimed the title he won in 2010, while Simpson successfully defended her 2011 crown, duplicating her 1500m/3000m double victory from these championships last year. Manzano, who represents Nike and runs for the Austin Track Club, needed all of his vaunted closing speed to prevail in today’s race.  Galen Rupp, who finished third in last night’s 3000m here, decided to double back and made a brave challenge to win today, [...]