John Gregorek '14CC, Wins Silver Medal For Team USA At The 2019 Pan American Games
8/9/2019 10:49:00 AM | Track and Field
Gregorek, who was a seven-time All-Ivy League performer at Columbia, finished second in the 1,500-Meter Run.
LIMA, Peru – Columbia Track & Field alumni John Gregorek '14CC, representing the United States as a member of the United States Track & Field National team, earned himself a silver medal, on Thursday, Aug. 8, in the 1,500-Meter Run, clocking a time of 3:40.42 at the 2019 Pan American Games in a race run at the Athletics Stadium.
Gregorek, who was a seven-time All-Ivy League performer during his time as a Lion, finished behind only Mexico's Jose Carlos Villarreal Peinado (3:39.93), to earn himself a silver medal. Gregorek earned his spot in the final with solid performances in qualifying races and the final was the only race Gregorek needed to participate in at the Pan American Games, which began on July 26 and will wrap things up this weekend, with the closing ceremonies set for Sunday, Aug. 11.
RESULTS
2019 Pan American Games (Aug. 11)
Lima, Peru (Athletics Stadium)
1,500-Meter Run
(1. Jose Carlos Villarreal Peinado, Mexico, 3:39.93) 2. John Gregorek, United States, 3:40.42
FOLLOWING THE LIONS: Stay up to date on all things Columbia Track & Field by following the Lions on Twitter (@ColumbiaXCTF), Instagram (@columbiaxctf) and on Facebook (@ColumbiaAthletics).
Gregorek, who was a seven-time All-Ivy League performer during his time as a Lion, finished behind only Mexico's Jose Carlos Villarreal Peinado (3:39.93), to earn himself a silver medal. Gregorek earned his spot in the final with solid performances in qualifying races and the final was the only race Gregorek needed to participate in at the Pan American Games, which began on July 26 and will wrap things up this weekend, with the closing ceremonies set for Sunday, Aug. 11.
RESULTS
2019 Pan American Games (Aug. 11)
Lima, Peru (Athletics Stadium)
1,500-Meter Run
(1. Jose Carlos Villarreal Peinado, Mexico, 3:39.93) 2. John Gregorek, United States, 3:40.42
FOLLOWING THE LIONS: Stay up to date on all things Columbia Track & Field by following the Lions on Twitter (@ColumbiaXCTF), Instagram (@columbiaxctf) and on Facebook (@ColumbiaAthletics).
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