Fernandez takes 1,500

[Mr. Orange-Power]

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Oklahoma State’s German Fernandez reacts after crossing the finish line to win the 1,500-meter run on Saturday. AP Photo


NCAA Championships: Fernandez takes 1,500

The Oklahoman
Published: June 14, 2009

Fernandez won the 1,500 meters in a personal-best time of 3:39.00.

Fernandez led the race from the start and pulled away from his closest competitors in the final 200 meters to win by more than half a second.

"I knew I wanted to keep the pressure on and I knew I needed to save for the last 100 meters,” Fernandez said. "I kept thinking, ‘I’m almost there.’ At one point I thought I might get caught, but I knew that I had that extra gear for the last hundred.”

[Tokyoken]

I have yet to see the video of German winning. I did see the Oregon runner, Rupp win, and, after losing a shoe. He actually stopped, put the shoe back on, and then won the 5,000 like it was a stroll in the park. If German turns out to be as good as that guy it will be fantastic. Go Cowboys!!!

[legelegel]

I've been looking for it too. Where's OSU's partner CBS when we need them?

OKState.com should have a video of the race wouldn't you think?

Here's his interview immediately after the race:

utube.com/watch?v=C4BvPXFK28g

[Tokyoken]

Thanks, I'll try that. Go Cowboys!!!