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Antonio/Vega
| Residence |
St. Paul |
| Age |
28 (12/07/83) |
| Hometown |
Oakdale, Minnesota
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| Occupation |
Coach/Personal Trainer |
| College |
University of Minnesota |
Accomplishments:
2010 - USATF Men's Long Distance Runner of the Year
2010 - USA Running Circuit winner
2010 - USA 10 Mile Championship - 2nd
2010 - USA 7 Mile Championships - 4th
2010 - USA 15K Championships - 3rd
2010 - USA Cross Country Championships - 8th
2010 - USA Half Marathon Championships - 1st
2009 - USA 10k Championship - 10th
2009 - USA 7 Mile Championships - 5th
2009 - USA 25k Championships - 6th
2009 - U.S. team at NACAC Cross Country Championships
2009 - USA Half Marathon Championships - 7th
2009 - Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon - 8th
Notes:
Antonio is a graduate of Tartan High School in Oakdale, Minn., where he competed in the 1600 and 3200 meters in track and was all-state his senior year. He also earned five letters in soccer and two letters in football as the place kicker.
At the University of Minnesota, he was an All-American in cross country and competed in three NCAA Cross Country Championships. He was also a four-time All-Midwest Region harrier and was the Midwest Regional cross country champion in 2005. In 2006, he was named the Midwest Runner of the Year. In track, he made his mark in the 10,000 meters in his senior year to run 29:04.13.
His 2009 season included 7th place at the USA Half Marathon Championships in a personal best 1:02:55; 15th at the USA Cross Country Championships in the 12k; and selection to the U.S. team for the NACAC Cross Country Championships. He also was a member of the first place men's team at the USA 15k Championships and finished second at the ING Georgia Half Marathon. In other championships this year he was 5th at the 7 Mile Championship, 6th at the 25k Championship, and 10th at the 10k Championship. He also ran 2:15:45 at the Oct. 4 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon to finish 8th.
At the 2010 USA Half Marathon Championships, Antonio placed first in 1:01:54 to become a national champion. This year his racing has also included an 8th place finish at the USA Cross Country Championships, 3rd at the USA 15k Championships, 4th at the USA 7 Mile Championships, 2nd at the USA 10 Mile Championship and a personal best of 2:13:47 at the Boston Marathon.
Antonio joined Team USA Minnesota in the summer of 2007.
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