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Canadian teams dominate NACAC XC

March 8, 2010
By Mihira Lakshman

The Canadian junior men’s and women’s teams were both victorious at the North American Central American and Carribean (NACAC) cross-country championship in Mount Irvine, Trinidad & Tobago on Saturday.

Genevieve Lalonde of Moncton led the women’s team, winning the 4K race in 13:49.4. Team Canada placed four runners in the top 10, scoring a very low 16. The United States was second in 24.

Mohammed Ahmed of St. Catharines, Ont., was the top Canadian in the 6K men’s race, finishing second in 18:20.3. Team Canada finished with a score of 23. The United States was second in 28.

Teams from Canada, United States, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Bermuda and the host Trinidad & Tobago were represented.

Complete results are available here.