Hancock sets new meet record at 2008 Simplot Games

Pocatello, Idaho- Michael Hancock, a senior, from Denver, Colo., blazed in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 7.78, setting a new Simplot Games meet record. This time also ties the #2 time this year.

“I am like a lion, I am an animal out on the track,” says Hancock after his win over favorite Andre’ McDonald.

McDonald, a senior from Kansas City, Mo., finished second with a time of 7.90 seconds. This is the 5^th fastest time this year.

2,000 athletes come from across the U.S. and Canada to participate in the 30^th annual Simplot Games. Simplot Games remains the nation’s premier high school indoor track and field event. Sponsored by the J.R. Simplot Company since 1979, the Simplot Games were held February 14-16; at Idaho State University’s Holt Arena is Pocatello, Idaho.

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