Crowdus Wins Racewalk at Nike Outdoor Nationals

Union County High School Junior Evan Crowdus, of Morganfield, Kentucky, walked a
7:12.76 Friday to win the 1-Mile Racewalk Friday at the Nike Outdoor Nationals in
Greensboro, North Carolina. Crowdus successfully defended his 2006 title by holding
off Matthew Forgues, of Boothbay, Maine, down the final straightaway to secure the
win. Forgues finished second in 7:16.71. Crowdus was named to his third High
School All-American Track and Field team by the National Scholastic Sports
Foundation. He will compete in the 10K Racewalk next weekend at the USATF National
Junior Championships next weekend in Indianapolis.