Finn Gessner talks after setting a course record of 14:39.4 at the NXN Heartland Regional.
NXN Heartland Regional
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#13 Finn Gessner over #2 Seth Hirsch
Wisconsin state champion Gessner displayed a strong case to be "Kick of the Week" this week, as he crossed the line in 14:39.4 to Hirsch's 14:39.5, a new course record. Both runners will compete for the University of Wisconsin next year and Gessner said after the race that the duo talked before the race about taking the pace out hard, then coasting to the finish together.
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#2 Cailie Logue doesn't qualify for NXN
The top returner to NXN in Cailie Logue had a tough finish in Terre Haute. The No. 2 ranked runner in the nation ran within the top five for the entire race until falling in the final 100 meters. She was eventually able to regain her footing and finish the race as she crossed the line in 18:45.1 for 59th place, about two minutes behind race winner Molly Born, whom Logue has consistently defeated all season. The Iowa State commit will likely compete at the Foot Locker Midwest Regional on Nov. 26.
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