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Canadians looking to qualify for Commonwealth Games at Oxy

Nate Brannen broke a Canadian record over the weekend.
Nate Brannen broke a Canadian record over the weekend.
Nate Brannen at the 2012 London Olympics. Photo: Claus Andersen.

The USA Track and Field (USATF) High Performance Distance Classic (better known as “Oxy”) will take place on Thursday at Occidental College in Los Angeles, Calif. The meet features the steeplechase, 800m, 1,500m, 3,000m and 5,000m. A strong contingent of Canadian athletes will be racing, many of whom are seeking Commonwealth Games standards.

Canadians to watch out for:

Chantelle Groenewoud of Speed River Track Club, the second-fastest steeplechaser in Canadian history, will be competing in the 3,000m steeplechase, along with Saskatchewan native, Jessica Furlan.

Former NCAA steeplechase champion and Canadian record holder, Matt Hughes, as well as Olympians Alex Genest and Taylor Milne will be hunting for a Commonwealth standard on the men’s side.

In the 800m, Canadian Olympians Melissa Bishop, Jessica Smith and 40-year-old Diane Cummins will compete, along with World Championship team member Karine Belleau-Beliveau. Helen Crofts, Rachel Aubry, Rachel Francois and Lindsey Butterworth will also battle it out.

Olympian Geoff Harris, along with World Championship team member Anthony Romaniw will both be searching for a ticket to Glasgow. Thomas Riva will also compete in the men’s 800m race.

Watch out for Olympian Nicole Sifuentes and Canadian Running cover athlete, Kate Van Buskirk in the 1,500m, as well as Lauren Paquette of Speed River and Vancouver’s Rachel Cliff.

Keep an eye out for Olympians Cam Levins and Nate Brannen, as well as Charles Philibert-Thiboutot in the men’s 1,500m race.

The event starts at 10:30 p.m. EDT.

Our friends over at Trackie will be providing a live stream.

Canadians competing and estimated start times of their events:

7:30 pm  Women’s 3000M Steeplechase (10:30pm EDT)

  • 5  Groenewoud, Chantelle            Speed River
  • 6  Furlan, Jessica                  Excel Athlet

7:50 pm  Men’s 3000M Steeplechase (10:50pm EDT)

  • 1  Hughes, Matt                     Nike
  • 4  Genest, Alex                     Speed River
  • 6  Winter, Chris                    Speed River
  • 8  Milne, Taylor                    Speed River
  • 14  Brockerville, Ryan               Canada
  • 17  Dulhanty, Chris                  Speed River

8:20 pm  Women’s 800 Meters (11:20pm EDT)

  • 3  Bishop, Melissa                  Nike canada
  • 7  Smith, Jessica                   Nike
  • 13  Cummins, Diane                   Mountain Wes
  • 14  Belleau-Beliveau, Karine         Les Vainqueu
  • 15  Crofts, Helen                    Canada
  • 17  Aubry, Rachel                    Speed River
  • 22  Francois, Rachel                 Unattached
  • 25  Butterworth, Lindsey             Unattached

8:40 pm  Men’s 800 Meters (11:40pm EDT)

  • 6  Romaniw, Anthony                 Speed River
  • 9  Harris, Geoff                    Halifast Nik
  • 17  Riva, Thomas                     University o

9:05 pm  Women’s 1500 Meters (12:05am EDT)

  • 3  Sifuentes, Nicole                Saucony Trac
  • 8  Van Buskirk, Kate                Canada/Brooks
  • 24  Paquette, Lauren                 Speed River
  • 32  Cliff, Rachel                    Vancouver Th

9:40 pm  Men’s 1500 Meters (12:40am EDT)

  • 9  Brannen, Nate                    Saucony
  • 10  Levins, Cam                      Nike Oregon
  • 22  Philibert-Thiboutot, Charles     Laval (Canad

10:20 pm  Women’s 5000 Meters (1:20am EDT)

  • 8  LaBeaud, Natasha                 Brooks

10:40 pm  Men’s 5000 Meters (1:40am EDT)

Here’s a complete start list for the meet:

Event 1 Women 3000 Meter Steeplechase
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Thursday 5/15/2014 – 7:30 PM
Meet: 9:41.96 2012 Bridget Franek, Nike OTC
Stadium: 9:41.35 2008 Lindsey Anderson, Nike
Name Year Team
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1 LaCaze, Genevieve Melbourne Tr
2 Schultz, Amber Unattached
3 Waite, Lennie Unattached
4 Frerichs, Courtney Unattached
5 Groenewoud, Chantelle Speed River
6 Furlan, Jessica Excel Athlet
7 Ballinger, Mary Zap Fitness/
8 Hayakari, Minori Kyoto Koka A
9 Bell, Rolanda Cptc New Bal
10 Bracy, Addie Brooks / Hts
11 Pease, Sarah Adidas/Rogue
12 Nelson, Alicia Adams State
13 Detmer, Ann Unattached
14 Callahan, Maggie Hts Elite
15 Stowe, Rebeka Njnytc

Event 2 Men 3000 Meter Steeplechase
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Thursday 5/15/2014 – 7:50 PM
Meet: 8:19.14 2012 Don Cabral, Princeton
Stadium: 8:19.14 2012 Don Cabral, Princeton
Name Year Team
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1 Hughes, Matt Nike
2 Huling, Dan Nike
3 Lelei, Henry Nike
4 Genest, Alex Speed River
5 Turner, De’Sean Team Indiana
6 Winter, Chris Speed River
7 Mahoney, Travis Njnytc
8 Milne, Taylor Speed River
9 Mullett, Rob Saucony
10 Forys, Craig NYAC
11 Cabral, Donn Nike
12 Ibarra, Luis Unattached
13 Stevens, Tabor Adams State
14 Brockerville, Ryan Canada
15 Gunn, Luke Asics
16 Draper, Mark New Balance/
17 Dulhanty, Chris Speed River
18 Jordan, Michael University o
19 Goodman, David NE Distance
20 Hardy, Mike Unattached
21 Ricks, Trevor Weber State
22 Romo, Jesus NBSV
23 Bor, Hillary ADP

Event 3 Women 800 Meter Run
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Thursday 5/15/2014 – 8:20 PM
Meet: 1:59.48 2011 Alice Schmidt, USOC
Stadium: 1:59.48 2011 Alice Schmidt, USOC
Name Year Team
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1 Martinez, Brenda New Balance
2 Grace, Kate Oiselle
3 Bishop, Melissa Nike canada
4 Kampf, Heather Asics/Team U
5 Wallace, Lea Nike
6 Wright, Phoebe Nike
7 Smith, Jessica Nike
8 Thomas, LaTavia Njnytc
9 Crowe, Laura Melbourne Tr
10 Buckman, Zoe Melbourne Tr
11 Leinert, Shannon Nike Otc Eli
12 Vessey, Maggie Unattached
13 Cummins, Diane Mountain Wes
14 Belleau-Beliveau, Karine Les Vainqueu
15 Crofts, Helen Canada
16 Tracey, Adelle England
17 Aubry, Rachel Speed River
18 Wallace, Lauren Oiselle
19 McGowan, Brittany Melbourne Tr
20 Katsanevkis, Katherine Saucony Aust
21 Praska, Bethany Unattached
22 Francois, Rachel Unattached
23 Kajan, Selma Melbourne Tr
24 Williams, Shawnice Unattached
25 Butterworth, Lindsey Unattached
26 Zanotelli, Dalanne Unattached
27 Brown, Alisha Unattached
28 Harper, Lyndsay Bay Area TC
29 Ross, Cydney Njnytc

Event 4 Men 800 Meter Run
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Thursday 5/15/2014 – 8:40 PM
Meet: 1:44.71 2011 Cory Primm, UNA
Stadium: 1:44.64 1996 Johnny Gray, SMTC
Name Year Team
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1 Kitur, Felix Santa Monica
2 Rimmer, Michael Nike
3 Greer, Elijah Nike Otc Eli
4 Rutt, Mike Hoka One One
5 Gagnon, Brian Njnytc
6 Romaniw, Anthony Speed River
7 Eichberger, James Unattached
8 Martin, Ryan Asics
9 Harris, Geoff Halifast Nik
10 Dey, Dey ADP
11 Andrews, Robby Adidas/NJNYT
12 Emmen, Tetlo Brooks I.D.
13 Rogestedt, Johan Stenungsund
14 Hilbert, Gabriel Unattached
15 Murray, Declan Njnytc
16 White, Sadiki Njnytc
17 Riva, Thomas University o
18 Burkstrand, Travis Team Usa MN
19 Husted, Mark Brooks I.D.
20 Gilreath, James Team Green R
21 Yokota, Masato Fujitsu
22 Scheetz, Ben Njnytc
23 Lumax, Selasi Njnytc
24 Bilbrew, Chris Team Green R

Event 5 Women 1500 Meter Run
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Thursday 5/15/2014 – 9:05 PM
Meet: 4:04.60 2013 Katie Mackey, Brooks
Stadium: 4:04.60 2013 Katie Mackey, Brooks
Name Year Team
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1 England, Hannah Nike
2 Mackey, Katie Brooks Beast
3 Sifuentes, Nicole Saucony Trac
4 Felnagle, Brie adidas
5 Lagat, Violah adidas
6 Conley, Kim New Balance
7 Simpson, Jemma Nike Otc Eli
8 Van Buskirk, Kate Canada/Brooks
9 Van Buskirk, Kate Brooks
10 Wilson, Heather Njnytc
11 Reilly, Cheslea Saucony
12 Duncan, Melissa Melbourne Tr
13 Gallagher, Kerri New Balance
14 Hamblin, Nikki New Zealand
15 Gall-Lara, Geena Unattached
16 Vaughn, Sara Brooks I.D.
17 Delaney, Bridey Melbourne Tr
18 Moultrie, Josephine Scotland/Gre
19 Feldman, Greta Nike Otc Eli
20 Kesselring, Anne Nike Otc Eli
21 Johnson, Lauren Nike Otc Eli
22 Gregson, Heidi Furman Elite
23 Schappert, Nicole Hoka One One
24 Paquette, Lauren Speed River
25 Van Dalen, Lucy New Balance
26 Mergaert, Amanda Oiselle
27 Findley, Kristen Adidas/Rogue
28 Friday, Becca Adidas/Rogue
29 Laman, Anna Australia
30 Mecke, Dana Unattached
31 Carlyle, Laura Unattached
32 Cliff, Rachel Vancouver Th
33 Drake, Lindsey Bowerman TC
34 St. Geme, Anne NBSV
35 Simpson, Clerc Brooks
36 Gillespie, Kristen Unattached
37 Bizzarri, Angela Brooks Beast
38 Winslow, Amanda Oiselle / NJ
39 Penney, Lauren Oiselle / NJ
40 Charnigo, Stephanie Njnytc
41 Tebo, Jessica Brooks Beast
42 King, Caroline Njnytc

Event 6 Men 1500 Meter Run
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Thursday 5/15/2014 – 9:40 PM
Meet: 3:34.66 2012 Mo Farah, Nike OTC
Stadium: 3:34.66 2012 Mo Farah, Nike OTC
Name Year Team
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1 Centrowitz, Matthew Nike Oregon
2 McNamara, Jordan Nike Otc Eli
3 Heath, Garrett Brooks Beast
4 Lomong, Lopez Nike Bowerma
5 Robinson, Paul Melbourne Tr
6 Gregson, Ryan Melbourne Tr
7 Leer, Will Nike
8 Emanuel, Lee Hoka
9 Brannen, Nate Saucony
10 Levins, Cam Nike Oregon
11 Boylan-Pett, Liam Njnytc
12 Peters, Richard UK
13 Mead, Hassan Nike Otc Eli
14 Casey, Pat Nike Otc Eli
15 Grice, Charlie Nike UK
16 Matthews, Julian New Zealand
17 Bishop, David GB
18 Jordanek, Tony Brooks – Tea
19 Gowell, Chris Adidas/Rogue
20 Carson, Hamish New Zealand
21 Gonzalez, Christian Njnytc
22 Philibert-Thiboutot, Charles Laval (Canad
23 Stockberger, Danny Team Indiana
24 Schmitz, Tommy Speed Factor
25 Legesse, Frezer Team Indiana
26 Wright, Joshua Australia
27 Ripley, Ryan Red Rock Run
28 Herrera, Daniel Unattached
29 Gauson, Kris Unattached
30 McAlary, Joshua Playmakers E
31 Palmer, Ford Njnytc
32 Cogh, John Melbourne Tr
33 Terry, Darius Unattached
34 Ferris, Dylan NBSV
35 Esparza, Jesus Tec de Monte
36 Edwards, Jake Columbus Run
37 McGregor, Patrick Slalom/NJNYT
38 Ulrey, Dorian Nike
39 Alex, George Zap Fitness/
40 Hill, Ryan Nike Bowerma

Event 7 Women 5000 Meter Run
===============================================================================
Thursday 5/15/2014 – 10:20 PM
Meet: 15:05.56 2013 Molly Huddle, Saucony
Stadium: 15:05.56 2013 Molly Huddle, Saucony
Name Year Team
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1 Diriba, Buze adidas
2 Rowbury, Shannon Nike Oregon
3 Conley, Kim New Balance
4 Brough, Katie GB
5 Culley, Julie Asics/NYAC
6 Lubieniecki, Kara Saucony?HTSE
7 Hasay, Jordan Nike Oregon
8 LaBeaud, Natasha Brooks
9 Fleshman, Lauren Oiselle
10 Rohde, Kristen Nike Bowerma
11 Lopez, Sandra Mx Internati
12 Smith, Kelsey Ucla
13 Coffey, Karlee Nike Bowerma

Event 8 Men 5000 Meter Run
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Thursday 5/15/2014 – 6:40 PM
Meet: 13:12.87 2012 Mo Farah, Nike OTC
Stadium: 13:12.87 2012 Mo Farah, Nike OTC
Name Year Team
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1 Rupp, Galen Nike Oregon
2 Robertson, Jake Athletics Ne
3 Robinson, Brett Melbourne Tr
4 Osako, Suguru Jpn-Nissin F
5 Leer, Will Nike
6 Braun, Aaron adidas
7 Curtis, Robert Hansons-Broo
8 See, Jeff Saucony
9 Birmingham, Collis Melbourne Tr
10 Abdi, Bashir Topsport Vla
11 Okello, Tonny Santa Monica
12 Borrego, Diego Alberto UAZ
13 Peterson, Jonathan Team Usa Mn/
14 Hicks, Malcolm Nike New Zea
15 Batt, Kevin Adams State
16 Smith, Scott Northern Ari
17 Finan, Eric Team Usa Mn/
18 Blankenship, Ben Nike Otc Eli
19 Hanrahan, Mark Melbourne Tr
20 Pollock, Paul Melbourne Tr
21 Willis, Nick adidas
22 Lowry, Dan Playmakers E
23 Trujillo, Carlos Speed Factor

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