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Best of 2010 - Kick of the Year

Dec 17, 2010

Andy Wheating proved this year that he was one of the best collegiate middle distance runners in a long time. A 2008 Olympian and the 2009 Outdoor NCAA Champ at 800m, he seemed unbeatable in his final indoor campaign with the ducks. Victory seemed like it was going to be his with 100 meters to go, that is, unless you had seen high school 1k and 800m record holder and Virginia frosh Robby Andrews switch gears before. Last through half the race, the freshman ran a patient race and was in position with a lap to go, but only a kick like his could come out on top and shock everyone (except maybe Vig).