Casey Masterson finished the final race of her freshman year on Sunday. The freshman-phenom finished sixth in the 1,500-meters at the 2008 USA Track and Field Junior National meet.
That finish also designated Masterson as the sixth best 1500-meter runner in the nation.
The Eugene, Ore. native ran a 4:27.40 and broke her PR of 4:32.74, set at the Oregon Twilight meet. Both times are ranked among the top ten fastest times in the history of Oregon State track.
Had the race been earlier in the season Masterson’s time would have been good to qualify for the NCAA Regionals.
“Casey ran really, really well today,” head coach Kelly Sullivan said. “Finishing sixth in the country is a great accomplishment for her. It was a great way for her to finish her first collegiate track season. Her performance today bodes well for next track season and the upcoming cross country season in the fall.”
Masterson’s personal best in high school was 4:37 and has topped it six times and dropped it 10 seconds in just the last year.
“I am very proud of what Casey accomplished today,” Sullivan said. “It was a great way for her to cap off her season and for the team.”
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