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Freshman Ricardo Vergara finished 12th representing the U.S.A. in a race walk competition this past weekend.
Men's Outdoor Track & Field - Tue, May 5, 2009

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador -- Lindsey Wilson College freshmen Ricardo Vergara finished 12th representing the U.S.A. at the 2009 Americas Race Walk Championships in San Salvador, El Salvador this weekend.

Vergara finished the 10,000 meter race with a time of 49 minutes and 37 seconds. The winner was Caio Bonfim of Brazil who finished the race at 43:04.

Vergara qualified for this race by finishing third with a time of 48:05 in the U.S.A. Time Trials event on April 3.

Along with Ricardo, his freshman brother Roberto and Evan Crowdus have qualified for the NAIA National Outdoor Championships which begin on Thursday, May 21, in Edwardsville, Illinois.
     
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