Marco Langon wins the 3000M at the BU Valentine Invitational

Marco Langon has been frank of his disdain of fast times during the year, quoted in December that the only fast time that matters is the one in March (at the NCAAs). He had a qualifying mark at the Millrose Games, but the mark was disallowed because there were not enough collegiate athletes competing in the pro race.

The recent news from the NCAA officials lead Marco to the Track and Tennis Center at Boston University at the David Hemery Valentine Invitational for a showdown with the clock (and a few rivals.) He finished with a qualifying mark and the number 3 collegiate time of all-time, but the race ended in some controversy. In danger of being nipped at the line by the fast closing Colton Sands of North Carolina, he protected his lead to the finish.