Hunter Spencer

March 8, 2006
(INDIANAPOLIS) Over the weekend Indiana Invaders' Hunter Spencer and Stephanie Dueringer crossed the Atlantic and competed in both the 16th annual Armagh International Road Race and the Ras na hEireann International Cross Country race held in Termonfechin, County Louth, Republic of Ireland.

On Thursday, March 2nd Spencer took second in the 5K road race with a time of 14:10 against a strong international field of athletes from Russia, England, South Africa, France, and Ireland. Spencer was less than a second behind the winner from Russia. Teammate Stephanie Dueringer finished in the Top 10 prize money with her eighth place finish in the women's 3K road race.

Sunday March 5th Spencer went on to take eighth in the 6K International Cross Country race with a time of 18:39. Dueringer was also eighth in the women's 6K race with a time of 22:24.

Spencer and Dueringer were scoring members in both races for the USA contingent as both races had an international scoring component. The USA athletes were second in the men's competition to Russia, while finishing ahead of Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and South Africa. The athletes from the USA won on the women's side finishing ahead of the teams from Scotland and Ireland.

Team Director Greg Harger said, "This opportunity for our athletes to compete in Ireland was an invaluable experience." Coach Harger added, "Spencer has run very well over the last three weeks as he finished 20th at the USA World Cross Country Trials, fifth at Indoor Nationals in the 1500 and then these two competitive finishes in Ireland. This sets the stage for him to advance to the next level in the pending outdoor season. The event organizers did a great job and it's an honor for our athletes to compete in front of such as spirited and welcoming community. We look forward to growing this relationship and opportunity to further develop our athletes with international experiences."

2006 Ras Na hEireann Results:
http://www.rasnaheireann.com/results_2006.php

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