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Nehnevaj Shines At Electric City Invite

April 17, 2022 Michael Roth 0

Coming off his almost 3 minute best at 20 km in Podebrady, Dan Nehnevaj looked to see how the strength and endurance would work over […]

Pristine Performance in Podebrady

April 3, 2022 Michael Roth 0

Dan Nehnevaj continued his spectacular season at the World Athletics Race Walking Tour Gold Meeting i Podebrady, Czech Republic by finishing 23rd with a time […]

Masters Indoor Champs Wrapup

March 21, 2022 Michael Roth 0

Day 2 of the USATF Masters Indoor Champs saw more of the same from Day 1. 3 more National Champions crowned and 2 more Team […]

Masters Indoor Champs, Day 1

March 18, 2022 Michael Roth 0

The USATF Masters Indoor Championships saw the trio of Raleigh Walkers competing over the Mile distance. Age group were combined to offer the best competition […]

2022 Masters Indoor Champs Preview

March 14, 2022 Michael Roth 0

New York, New York. If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere. A trio of Raleigh Walkers will be trying their best […]

Healey & Nehnevaj Lead Team USA

March 5, 2022 Michael Roth 0

In their debuts on Team USA and only their second attempts at the 35 km, Bricyn Healey and Dan Nehnevaj survived the 30 degree Celsius […]

USATF Announces Team USA Roster For Oman

February 23, 2022 Michael Roth 0

USA Track & Field officially announced the Team USA roster for the 2022 World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships, to be held in Muscat, Oman […]

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  • U20 National Champion
Julianna Wottawa followed up her NY Championship by winning the U20 National Title at 10 km in Hauppauge, NY in her debut at the distance. Wottawa covered the 10 lap course in 1:00:58 to finish 8th overall and 3rd woman. Additionally, she set a new overall team record on the road, besting the 1:02:13 by Cher Armstrong from 2015.

Also competing, but at the Half Marathon, was Alejandro Fernandez. He too was making a debut at a new distance. Fernandez covered the 21+ laps in 2:15:44 to finish 6th overall and 3rd man. His time is now the M30-34 team record for the distance, along with getting intermediate records at 15 km (1:35:50) & 20 km (2:09:03).
  • Welcome Aboard Cameron
The team keeps growing and growing, with our latest addition of Cameron Nocton, a 6x NAIA All-American in the Race Walk while at IU Indiana East. Cameron has PRs of 11:53.61 (3000m) and 20:52.79 (5000m), while also being a sub 16:00 5000m runner.
  • Adding Allison
The latest addition to the roster is Allison DeShazo, relatively new to Race Walking, but already accomplished. In her 2 races, she has won overall, finishing first at 5000m at the SWU Invite in 34:00.66 on 3/13, then following it up on 4/3 with an almost 4 minute improvement at the Electric City Invite in 30:04.46. We look forward to her taking over the record books and the medal podium as the season progresses.
  • Wottawa Wins NY Champs
Julianna Wottawa won the 3000m in the NY Championship at Icahn Stadium in a time of 18:02.89, besting her nearest competitor by almost 2:12. Next up is the USATF 10 km Championship in Hauppauge on May 31.
  • Limas and Bennett Newest Roster Additions
2 of the most accomplished and recognizable names in NAIA Race Walking over the last 4 years have joined the Raleigh Walkers to begin their post collegiate professional careers. Nathan Limas (Grand View University, Iowa) and Cole Bennett (University of the Cumberlands, Kentucky) have been a fixture at National Championships and routinely found the podium both indoors and outdoors during their collegiate years.
  • In Honor Of ... Alexey!
Alexey grabbed another silver medal in a local event, finishing in 20:24 at the In Honor of 5 km in Williamsburg, VA. His performance was first in the M 40-49 age division.
  • Dan The Man Is Back
Dan Nehnevaj returned to the podium at the Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic, winning the Half Marathon Walk in a time of 1:52:29. He finished 13:31 ahead of his nearest competitor.
  • McCorory Invite A Record Day
4 new team records were set in the infrequently raced 1500m at the Francena McCorory Invite at Reid Ross HS in Fayetteville, NC. Alejandro Fernandez (M30-35) led the way, winning overall in 8:16.62. Avery Rudolph (W17-18) was the first female and 2nd overall in 8:30.42. This was her first Race Walk competition ever. Tom Finn (M70-74), in his debut with the team, was 3rd overall in 8:51.08. Matt Holtry (M45-49) followed in 4th with a 9:21.82.
  • Alexey Runs For Nicaragua
Alexey Popov finished 4th overall & 3rd male in the Run for Nicaragua 5 km race in Yorktown, VA. His time was 20:39.
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U20 National Champion
Julianna Wottawa followed up her NY Championship by winning the U20 National Title at 10 km in Hauppauge, NY in her debut at the distance. Wottawa covered the 10 lap course in 1:00:58 to finish 8th overall and 3rd woman. Additionally, she set a new overall team record on the road, besting the 1:02:13 by Cher Armstrong from 2015.

Also competing, but at the Half Marathon, was Alejandro Fernandez. He too was making a debut at a new distance. Fernandez covered the 21+ laps in 2:15:44 to finish 6th overall and 3rd man. His time is now the M30-34 team record for the distance, along with getting intermediate records at 15 km (1:35:50) & 20 km (2:09:03).
U20 National Champion
Julianna Wottawa followed up her NY Championship by winning the U20 National Title at 10 km in Hauppauge, NY in her debut at the distance. Wottawa covered the 10 lap course in 1:00:58 to finish 8th overall and 3rd woman. Additionally, she set a new overall team record on the road, besting the 1:02:13 by Cher Armstrong from 2015.

Also competing, but at the Half Marathon, was Alejandro Fernandez. He too was making a debut at a new distance. Fernandez covered the 21+ laps in 2:15:44 to finish 6th overall and 3rd man. His time is now the M30-34 team record for the distance, along with getting intermediate records at 15 km (1:35:50) & 20 km (2:09:03).
U20 National Champion
Julianna Wottawa followed up her NY Championship by winning the U20 National Title at 10 km in Hauppauge, NY in her debut at the distance. Wottawa covered the 10 lap course in 1:00:58 to finish 8th overall and 3rd woman. Additionally, she set a new overall team record on the road, besting the 1:02:13 by Cher Armstrong from 2015.

Also competing, but at the Half Marathon, was Alejandro Fernandez. He too was making a debut at a new distance. Fernandez covered the 21+ laps in 2:15:44 to finish 6th overall and 3rd man. His time is now the M30-34 team record for the distance, along with getting intermediate records at 15 km (1:35:50) & 20 km (2:09:03).
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U20 National Champion Julianna Wottawa followed up her NY Championship by winning the U20 National Title at 10 km in Hauppauge, NY in her debut at the distance. Wottawa covered the 10 lap course in 1:00:58 to finish 8th overall and 3rd woman. Additionally, she set a new overall team record on the road, besting the 1:02:13 by Cher Armstrong from 2015. Also competing, but at the Half Marathon, was Alejandro Fernandez. He too was making a debut at a new distance. Fernandez covered the 21+ laps in 2:15:44 to finish 6th overall and 3rd man. His time is now the M30-34 team record for the distance, along with getting intermediate records at 15 km (1:35:50) & 20 km (2:09:03).
2 days ago
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Welcome Aboard Cameron
The team keeps growing and growing, with our latest addition of Cameron Nocton, a 6x NAIA All-American in the Race Walk while at IU Indiana East. Cameron has PRs of 11:53.61 (3000m) and 20:52.79 (5000m), while also being a sub 16:00 5000m runner.
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Welcome Aboard Cameron The team keeps growing and growing, with our latest addition of Cameron Nocton, a 6x NAIA All-American in the Race Walk while at IU Indiana East. Cameron has PRs of 11:53.61 (3000m) and 20:52.79 (5000m), while also being a sub 16:00 5000m runner.
3 days ago
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2/9
Adding Allison
The latest addition to the roster is Allison DeShazo, relatively new to Race Walking, but already accomplished. In her 2 races, she has won overall, finishing first at 5000m at the SWU Invite in 34:00.66 on 3/13, then following it up on 4/3 with an almost 4 minute improvement at the Electric City Invite in 30:04.46. We look forward to her taking over the record books and the medal podium as the season progresses.
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Adding Allison The latest addition to the roster is Allison DeShazo, relatively new to Race Walking, but already accomplished. In her 2 races, she has won overall, finishing first at 5000m at the SWU Invite in 34:00.66 on 3/13, then following it up on 4/3 with an almost 4 minute improvement at the Electric City Invite in 30:04.46. We look forward to her taking over the record books and the medal podium as the season progresses.
4 days ago
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Wottawa Wins NY Champs
Julianna Wottawa won the 3000m in the NY Championship at Icahn Stadium in a time of 18:02.89, besting her nearest competitor by almost 2:12. Next up is the USATF 10 km Championship in Hauppauge on May 31.
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Wottawa Wins NY Champs Julianna Wottawa won the 3000m in the NY Championship at Icahn Stadium in a time of 18:02.89, besting her nearest competitor by almost 2:12. Next up is the USATF 10 km Championship in Hauppauge on May 31.
6 days ago
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4/9
Limas and Bennett Newest Roster Additions
2 of the most accomplished and recognizable names in NAIA Race Walking over the last 4 years have joined the Raleigh Walkers to begin their post collegiate professional careers. Nathan Limas (Grand View University, Iowa) and Cole Bennett (University of the Cumberlands, Kentucky) have been a fixture at National Championships and routinely found the podium both indoors and outdoors during their collegiate years.
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Limas and Bennett Newest Roster Additions 2 of the most accomplished and recognizable names in NAIA Race Walking over the last 4 years have joined the Raleigh Walkers to begin their post collegiate professional careers. Nathan Limas (Grand View University, Iowa) and Cole Bennett (University of the Cumberlands, Kentucky) have been a fixture at National Championships and routinely found the podium both indoors and outdoors during their collegiate years.
6 days ago
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5/9
In Honor Of ... Alexey!
Alexey grabbed another silver medal in a local event, finishing in 20:24 at the In Honor of 5 km in Williamsburg, VA. His performance was first in the M 40-49 age division.
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In Honor Of ... Alexey! Alexey grabbed another silver medal in a local event, finishing in 20:24 at the In Honor of 5 km in Williamsburg, VA. His performance was first in the M 40-49 age division.
1 week ago
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6/9
Dan The Man Is Back
Dan Nehnevaj returned to the podium at the Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic, winning the Half Marathon Walk in a time of 1:52:29. He finished 13:31 ahead of his nearest competitor.
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Dan The Man Is Back Dan Nehnevaj returned to the podium at the Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic, winning the Half Marathon Walk in a time of 1:52:29. He finished 13:31 ahead of his nearest competitor.
1 week ago
View on Instagram |
7/9
McCorory Invite A Record Day
4 new team records were set in the infrequently raced 1500m at the Francena McCorory Invite at Reid Ross HS in Fayetteville, NC. Alejandro Fernandez (M30-35) led the way, winning overall in 8:16.62. Avery Rudolph (W17-18) was the first female and 2nd overall in 8:30.42. This was her first Race Walk competition ever. Tom Finn (M70-74), in his debut with the team, was 3rd overall in 8:51.08. Matt Holtry (M45-49) followed in 4th with a 9:21.82.
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McCorory Invite A Record Day 4 new team records were set in the infrequently raced 1500m at the Francena McCorory Invite at Reid Ross HS in Fayetteville, NC. Alejandro Fernandez (M30-35) led the way, winning overall in 8:16.62. Avery Rudolph (W17-18) was the first female and 2nd overall in 8:30.42. This was her first Race Walk competition ever. Tom Finn (M70-74), in his debut with the team, was 3rd overall in 8:51.08. Matt Holtry (M45-49) followed in 4th with a 9:21.82.
1 week ago
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8/9
Alexey Runs For Nicaragua
Alexey Popov finished 4th overall & 3rd male in the Run for Nicaragua 5 km race in Yorktown, VA. His time was 20:39.
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Alexey Runs For Nicaragua Alexey Popov finished 4th overall & 3rd male in the Run for Nicaragua 5 km race in Yorktown, VA. His time was 20:39.
2 weeks ago
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9/9

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