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Denver Post
Ritzenhein: American track idol
When Bob Kennedy became the first American to break 13 minutes for the 5,000 meters in 1996, Dathan Ritzenhein was 13 years old and just beginning to discover he had a talent and passion for running. Full Article at Denver Post
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As far as Bob Kennedy was concerned, his record had lasted too long anyway. Full Article at Indianapolis Star
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Dathan Ritzenhein was 13 years old, growing up in Grand Rapids, Mich. , and becoming interested in distance running when Bob Kennedy set the American record at 5,000 meters. Full Article at The Register Guard
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ZURICH, Switzerland - Dathan Ritzenhein, considered a 10K and marathon runner, produced a stunning U.S. record in the 5,000 meters Friday at the Weltklasse meet in Zurich, Switzerland. Full Article at 9NEWS.com
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Dathan Ritzenhein, known as a longer-distance runner, set the American record in the 5,000 meters at Golden League meet in Switzerland on Friday. Ethiopia's Kenenisa Bekele runs en route to a win in the 5K at the Golden League meet in Zurich on Friday. Full Article at USA Today
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He was an idol of mine, and still is ... That it lasted 13 years is a testament to how difficult that record is. For me to be that person to finally make the big jump and actually get it, I'm so thrilled.
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I was nervous going into the race, because they had talked about a very fast pace
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It lasted 13 years. It's just a testament to how great that record is
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This is a huge shot to prove you don't have to be East African to be a great distance runner
