[Pcalumnixctrack] Kim Smith Places Second at New York Half Marathon

[John J Carchedi]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 19, 2012
Contact – John Carchedi (401) 865 1245

Kim Smith Places Second at New York Half Marathon
Former Friar star continues preparation for London Olympics.


NEW YORK, N.Y. – Former Providence College distance standout Kim Smith ’05 continues to tune-up for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London with strong performances. Sunday, Smith placed second in the New York Half Marathon.

Smith led the majority of the race, eventually crossing in 1:08:43, just eight seconds behind the winner, Ethiopia’s Firehiwot Dado (1:08:35).

The race can be seen online and can be found via www.flotrack.org<http://www.flotrack.org/>.

Prior to Sunday’s finish, the New Zealand native had won a remarkable six half-marathons in a row, even running the fastest time on American soil last year at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia Half when she crossed in 1:07.11.
Smith is expected to be one of the favorites in the marathon in London. The Olympic women's marathon is scheduled for August 5.

- Go Friars -

John Carchedi
Athletic Media Relations
Providence College
1 Cunningham Square
Providence, RI 02918
 jcarched at friars.providence.edu
401-865-1245 (o)
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