Symmonds at USA Track And Field Championship
Symmonds, a Springfield resident who competes for the Oregon Track Club Elite, ran 1:45.98. He edged out Duane Solomon, who finished second in 1:47.16.
“It’s great,” said Symmonds, who came back from last place at the 300-meter mark to earn the win in the USA outdoor track and field championships. He said he had a plan in mind.
“I knew I was getting out quick and I knew they were getting out faster,” Symmonds said. … “They all want to try and lead wire-to-wire. So it’s fine with me. There’s a lot of wind on that second turn, so I just wanted to sit behind them and save as much energy as possible for the final kick.”
Symmonds said he had the confidence to make the comeback.