New Zealand middle distance runner Geordie Beamish made a mockery of American Craig Engels’ early celebrations to claim the international mile race at the Prefontaine Classic meeting in Oregon. Engels was waving to the crowd as he started down the home straight, such was his supposed dominance in the secondary mile race at the Diamond League event. YOUTUBE Kiwi Geordie Beamish notched a notable win in the mile race at the Diamond League meeting in Oregon. Beamish won in 3:54.86, a personal best for the 24-year-old from Whanganui, with Engels second in 3:55.41. Beamish admitted the early celebrations from Engels urged him on as he glanced at the big screen entering the final dash down the straight.

Source: Stuff August 24, 2021 21:11 UTC