June 6, 2008

One Week to Go

Midwest Distance Gala

Chicago, IL – The countdown begins as the fourth annual Midwest Distance Gala draws near. On Satutrday, June 14, at Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois, the Midwest Distance Gala plays host to some of the best high school distance runners in the country, as well as a men’s professional steeplechase that will see Olympic hopefuls take to the track.

While fields won’t be finalized until Wednesday evening, numerous all-American athletes are registered and ready to run. Foot Locker finalists Rob Finnerty, Bobby Nicolls, Tito Medrano and Emily Sisson are a few of the headliners, while middle-distance stars Andrew Perkins, Mat Smoody, Taylor Morgan and Ashley Verplank are scheduled to compete as well.

The men’s professional steeplechase also adds a unique perspective to the event, hosting athletes looking to better their personal bests before the Olympic Trials, as well as a half dozen men looking to qualify for the Olympic Trials. The field includes such notable athletes as Ryan Warrenburg, as well as 2007 USATF finalists Michael Spence and Anderson Smith.

For further information please visit the Midwest Distance Gala website, www.midwestdistancegala.com, while further detailed press releases will be released over this final week leading up to the event.

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