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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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).
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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.
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Houston supporters interested in joining the Podium Club or for more information, please click here.
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