Weekend roundup, July 2-3: Boase wins in Dutch town of Uden...

With the US elite domestic season all but over, the area's elite professional and collegiate track & field athletes have migrated to Europe or to Canada for the National Track League circuit.

Former Washington Husky Jordan Boase (left/photo by Mike Scott) picked up a victory Saturday in the 400 meters at the Mondo Keien Meeting in the Dutch town of Uden, running a modest 46.50, with Eric Kruger of Germany the nearest competitor at 46.92.

Results from the Mondo Keien Meeting are available here.

In Cork, Ireland on Saturday, Auburn/Riverside alum Jordan McNamara finished second in the men's 3000 at the 60th Cork City Sports Meeting, running 8:01.68, behind Australian and Northern Arizona alum David McNeill, who ran 7:58.55 for the victory.

Results from the Cork City Sports Meeting are available through the meet's web site.

Courtesy of Jordan McNamara's web site, here are his thoughts on his race in Cork:



At Sunday's Victoria International Track Classic, stop number three on the Canadian National Track League circuit, recent Washington grad Kyle Nielsen finished fourth in the javelin at 229-5 (69.92m), as American Barry Krammes won with a toss of 251-0 (76.50m).

Falesha Ankton finished sixth in the 100 meter hurdles in 14.06. Canadian Phylicia George took the win in 12.96.

Current Cougar Joe Abbott finished ninth in the 800 in 1:48.40, as Khadevis Robinson win in 1:45.85.

Former Husky and reigning Canadian national champ Carly Dockendorf no-heighted in the pole vault, as Mary Saxer of the USA won at 14-7.5 (4.46m).

Complete results from the Victoria International Track Classic are available through the meet's web site.

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