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Lewis Notches U20 World Record at U20 Pan-Am Championships
7/21/2019 9:43:00 PM | Track and Field
Cougar sprinter helps 4x400-meter relay squad break world record
HOUSTON – Houston Track & Field sprinter Frederick Lewis heads back to Houston both a gold medalist and world record holder after helping the U20 4x400-meter relay squad to a first-place finish in the event at the U20 Pan-American Championships on Sunday afternoon in San Jose, Costa Rica.
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Lewis, alongside Matthew Boling, Matthew Moorer and Justin Robinson set a new age group world record in the 4x400-meter relay at the 2019 Pan-American U20 Championships after clocking a blazing fast 2:59.30. The rising Cougar sophomore ran a 45.30 split to lead off the race for Team USA, a personal best for the Houston sprinter.
The time is the second fastest in the world this season behind the 2019 NCAA Championships winning time of 2:59.05. Houston sprinters now are members of both the second and fourth fastest 4x400-meter relay squads this season.
After a stellar performance at the USATF U20 Championships, Lewis qualified for the Pan-American Championships as member of the 4x400-meter relay. Lewis finished third in the 400-meter dash at the USATF U20 Championships with a then-lifetime best 46.66 for third-place in the event.
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Entry list and results can be found by clicking HERE.
Lewis, alongside Matthew Boling, Matthew Moorer and Justin Robinson set a new age group world record in the 4x400-meter relay at the 2019 Pan-American U20 Championships after clocking a blazing fast 2:59.30. The rising Cougar sophomore ran a 45.30 split to lead off the race for Team USA, a personal best for the Houston sprinter.
The time is the second fastest in the world this season behind the 2019 NCAA Championships winning time of 2:59.05. Houston sprinters now are members of both the second and fourth fastest 4x400-meter relay squads this season.
After a stellar performance at the USATF U20 Championships, Lewis qualified for the Pan-American Championships as member of the 4x400-meter relay. Lewis finished third in the 400-meter dash at the USATF U20 Championships with a then-lifetime best 46.66 for third-place in the event.
FOLLOW THE COUGARS
Fans can keep up with the latest in University of Houston Cougar athletics by following us on Facebook (Facebook.com/HoustonAthletics), Twitter (@UHCougars), Instagram (houstoncougars) and YouTube.com (Youtube.com/UHAthletics). In addition, the Track & Field team has established its own official Facebook (facebook.com/UHCougarTF) and Twitter pages (@UHCougarTF).
SUPPORTING HOUSTON TRACK & FIELD
The Podium Club serves as a unique and effective way to enhance the level of excitement and support for Houston Cougar Track & Field and Cross Country. Gifts to the Podium Club provide financial support directly to the UH Track & Field and Cross Country programs for needs beyond their operating budgets. Donations made to the Podium Club are used at the discretion of the Head Coach.
Houston supporters interested in joining the Podium Club or for more information, please click here.
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