Video: Aaron Evans Wins 800m In Iowa
Competing as part of his Georgia University’s track and field team, Bermudian Aaron Evans claimed his first outdoor win of the season, winning the 800 meters at the Drake Relays in Des Moines, Iowa.
Aaron Evans clocked a season-best 1:48.93 to win the 800m, finishing a half second faster than the second-place finisher. According to Flotrack, Mr Evans came into event ranked #92 in the U.S., and left ranked #24. He is already the Bermuda National Record Holder, and ranked #1 in the 800m in the NACAC rankings for the indoor season.
This meet marks his team’s final action before the Southeastern Conference Championships arrive in Athens on May 12-15.
Video below, courtesy of Flotrack:
Congratulations Aaron!!!
Congratulations Aaron! It’s a blessing to see you accomplish your dreams. Continue to be that beacon of hope for this island. From the entire Hollis family.
Well done!!
What a race!! Evans dropped gear on those boys!
Well done, Evans. Your country celebrates you and the discipline you exercise in training to do what you do. Continue to do well; be encouraged. The road to success is long and lonely, but you have at least the support of this countryman as you continue on your journey. Put the time in now such that you can reap the rewards later.
Congrats Aaron. The race wasn’t given to the swift nor the war to the strong, but to he that endureths til’ the end. And you succeeded. Continue to persevere.
Jahkeel
Well done Aaron! My heart burst with pride as I watched this clip.
Go Aaron go!!!
Godpa D.