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Iowa State University - November 20, 2000

PHOTOS WEB DESIGN by SEAN HARTNETT

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S T A R T -- 1200 meters into the race -- Team Arkansas and many of the leading individuals are positioned up front.

 2 KM Keith Kelly (181), Stephen Ondieke (82) Arkansas' Murray Link (26) and James Karanu (23), and defending champ David Kimani (11) lead the way.

  3.5 KM Freshman sensation Franklyn Sanchez moves to the front- Stephen Ondieke (82) shadows Sanchez, Keith Kelly is a few meters back.

  5 KM Halfway through the race - Keith Kelly (181) moves to the front. L-R Stephen Ondieke (82), Franklyn Sanchez (86) and Fraser Thompson.

6.5 KM - The Pack and Plot Thickens Fifteen harriers run in the lead pack as the course heads for a decisive loop through the hills.

6.5 KM - The team race heats up in the chase pack.

 8 KM Stephen Ondieke (82) David Kimani (11) surge to the front after climbing up from College Creek. Franklyn Sanchez and Keith Kelly follow 20 meters back.

 Colorado's Jorge Torres (50) gives chase (left), Big Ten battle between Jason Vanderhoof (266) and Ian Connor. Arkansas's Ryan Travis (28) and Daniel Lincoln (25).

With a half-mile to go- Kelly still trails Torres and Sanchez.

  F I N I S H Keith Kelly (181) sprints away from Stephen Ondieke (Left), Jorge Tores (50) closes in on David Kimani; and Luke Watson (161) finishes ahead of Jason Vanderhoof.

Jonathon Riley (262) sprints home in 10th with James Karanu leading the Arkansas charge (Left); the Hogs' second man Sharif Karie takes 13th.