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Redefining Performer of the Year - Best of 2009

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Uploaded by Ryan From Flotrack | December 30, 2009

Its been a while since there has been middle distance runners from the US that challenged to be the best in the world.....2009 was a different story. We were bombarded with outstanding performances all year with athletes like Rowbury, Wurth-Thomas, Barringer and Vessey. However, one athlete was not only producing times but also winning international races! Anna Willard posted 5 major victories between the 800 and 1500 meter distances and helped redefine US middle distance running on the World scene. Outside of a 6th place finish at the World Championships (her highest to date), Anna placed within the top four of every race she ran. Her second place finish in the Zurich 1500 made her the third fastest American All-Time (and #1 US in '09) with her mark of 3:59.38. She set a major PR in the 800 at 1:58.80 and was just off her steeple best with a 9:26 early in May at Carson. Anna showed the world that the American women are no joke. When joined by her US teammates named above, it looks like we're going to have a lot to look forward to in years to come...

(Highlights from Universal Sports)

Speakers: Anna Pierce, Jet Horns

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15 comments

2 years ago

Who is Anna's coach?

Go_CU 2 years ago

"she's moved down in distance and up in class" Tremendous year

2 years ago

damn, those are some wheels. nice racing.

iCan 2 years ago

US womens 4x1500 able to produce WR? i think so

Mama Dorni 2 years ago

That girl can do anything. What a range she has. Amazing. I'm looking forward to seeing her in the 2012 Olympics in what ever event she decides upon.

MikeyB 2 years ago

What a year....speechless!

to find competion in a 800 or 1500 you don't have to go overseas anymore.

@ Fan below 2 years ago

Jonathan Pierce has already beat you to winning her heart.

@ 35 seconds in the video you can see elite athletes doing ancillary work

fan 2 years ago

Anna Willard, marry me.

dogpound 2 years ago

damn i didnt know she had that awesome of a season that race in paris was awesome

vfs 2 years ago

american women kicked ass this year

larry 2 years ago

Powerful runner down the stretch. Quite a stable of mid-distance runners we have.

!!! 2 years ago

Homegirl's BUFF

Justin From Flotrack 2 years ago

Also, I believe her and Jonathan Pierce tied the knot recently. Another redefinition for her, because I think she is going to be going as Anna Pierce.