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Gaiting Kara

9/11/2002 12:00:00 AM

Gaiting Kara
Distance ? Sophomore
Decatur, Alabama
Austin HS

Collegiate Highlights:

Finished four at 2004 MSU Short Course CC Invitational
Finished sixth in 3k at the 2004 USF Outdoor Invitational
Helped Alabama to a first place finish in DMR at 2004 Alabama Relays
Posted 17th place finish at 2003 Crimson Classic CC Meet
Posted 42nd place finish at NCAA Regional CC Championships

Prep Highlights:

3,200m 6A state champion
State runner-up in 1,600m
CC All-State 2000-2003
Named USATF Young Men All-American
Placed 4th at 2003 Alabama State Cross Country Championships

Personal:

Born July 24, 1984 in Khurtun, Sudan
Son of Charles and Roda Kara

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