Bor's 10 mile record earns him USATF Athlete of the Week honors

INDIANAPOLIS — Bettering the men's American record for 10 miles* at the Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run in Washington, DC, Hillary Bor (Colorado Springs, Colorado/USATF Colorado) earned recognition as the 12th USATF Athlete of the Week award winner for 2023.
 
In defending the USATF 10 Mile Championships title he won in 2022, Bor clocked 46:11 to beat the ratified AR of 46:13 that was set in 1983 by Greg Meyer. The two-time steeplechase Olympian earned $59,000 for his record-breaking run, including a bonus for the AR.
 
Bor, Emmanuel Bor and Biya Simbassa went straight to the front with a rapid early pace, going through 5km in 14:38. Dropping Emmanuel Bor off the back of the lead trio, Bor and Simbassa continued to run in tandem before Bor eased away by the 10km mark, passing in 28:36 with a 13-second gap on Simbassa. From there it was all Bor, and his win elevated him atop the overall point standings on the USATF Running Circuit.
 
Other top performances from last week:

1. Nat Larson bettered the American record in the men's 60-64 division at the USATF Masters 10 Mile Championships in Sacramento, running 57:24 to take down the record that stood for 30 years. His time also won the race's overall age-grading contest.
2. Masai Russell of Kentucky set a collegiate record with her 100m hurdles time of 12.36 at the Texas Relays and moved to No. 8 on the all-time U.S. performer list.
3. Christine Kennedy set a world and American women's age 65-69 record in the half marathon at the WMA Indoor Championships in Poland, winning in 1:31:38 to break the U.S. mark by almost two minutes.
4. Sara Hall won the women's USATF 10 Mile Championships in 52:37 at Washington, DC.

*Subject to verification by the USATF Records Committee.
 
Now in its 22nd year, USATF’s Athlete of the Week program is designed to recognize outstanding performers at all levels of the sport. USATF names a new honoree each week when there are high-level competitions and features the athlete on USATF.org. Selections are based on top performances and results from the previous week.

2023 Winners: January 17, Emily Sisson; January 24, Ednah Kurgat; January 31, Woody Kincaid; February 7, Grant Holloway; February 14, Yared Nuguse; February 21, Anna Hall; February 28, Talitha Diggs; March 7, Alicia Monson; March 14, Jasmine Moore; March 21, Keyzelle Thomas; March 28, Camille Herron; April 4, Hillary Bor.

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