USATF Names Squad for International Chiba Ekiden
USATF named the U.S. squad for the International Chiba Ekiden, which takes place on November 23, 2009 in Chiba, Japan. The official announcement came out Monday afternoon, naming the six member squad and two alternates.
The International Chiba Ekiden is a six-person relay road race, which rotates male and female competitors. In 2008, the U.S. squad finished eighth out of nine squads. This year the squad looks to improve their standing, running behind the talents of Andrew Carlson, Ian Burrell, Jordan Horn, Carrie Messner Vickers, Meghan Armstrong and Lindsay Allen. Bobby Curtis and Jennifer Donovan are the alternates.
International Chiba Ekiden Website / USATF Ekiden Website
Men’s Squad - Andrew Carlson, Ian Burrell, Jordan Horn, Bobby Curtis (alternate)
Women’s Squad - Carrie Messner Vickers, Meghan Armstrong, Lindsay Allen, Jennifer Donovan (alternate)
