Nathan Green continues winning streak in Zagreb Friday night...
In Zagreb, Croatia, Washington alum Nathan Green (photo courtesy Boris Hanžeković Memorial Meeting) bided his time and took his second straight win on his European tour, emerging victorious in the men's 1500 at the The Boris Hanžeković Memorial meet Friday night. Running in a large field of 20 athletes that included training partners Sam Prakel and Joe Waskom, the two pacemakers took the field through 400 in 55 and 1:53.99 at 800. Green was in prime position in about third to make a move as Pieter Sisk of Belgium took the lead through the 1200 in 2:50.99. As he did in Ostrava, Green made his decisive move with about 150 meters to go, swinging to the outside of lane 1 to hold off Romain Mornet of France and Muhdin Werku of Ethiopia. Green crossed the line in a season best 3:32.46, while Mornet was second in 3:32.53, and Werku third in 3:32.71. Seattle resident Prakel, who is one of Green's training partners, was fifth in 3:32.90, despite having to swing out to lane 4 over the ...
