Sean Wade claims M50 world record in 5K, goes way under 15

Sean on the roads.

Sean on the roads.

Sean Wade ran a 5000 Friday at Rice University in Houston and found himself “a little shocked” by his time, he says. No wonder. At age 50, he lowered the world age-group record to 14:52.92, just nipping the listed WR of 14:53.2 by Britain’s David Martin Rees in 2003. The listed American record is 15:41.67 by Mike Heffernan in 1991, but Pete Magill ran 15:06.8 just before turning 51. Sean said he was just trying to break 15, but “had a great 1200 racing the college kids.” On the Age-Graded Tables, his 14:52.9 is worth a 13:01 for an open run. Insane! The meet should be kosher for record consideration under its NCAA sanction. It was the 34th Annual Victor Lopez Classic. See his results here. So this is Sean’s fourth WR of 2016, after three indoor marks — 1500, mile and 3000. Don’t stop!

See how many kiddies Sean beat!

Event 106 Men 5000 Meter Run University
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Name Year School Finals Points
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Finals
1 Cortez, Garett Incarnate Word 14:47.89
2 Godwin, Adam Team Green 14:47.92
3 Mora, Mario Incarnate Word 14:50.03
4 Bell, Imran Rice 14:51.36
5 Dohner, Brad Rice 14:52.22
6 Wade, Sean Kenyan Way 14:52.92
7 Wint, Oraine Texas Wesleyan 14:57.20
8 Gonzalez, Cesar Texas A&M-Cc 14:57.57
9 Van Puyvelde, Vinnie Texas A&M-Cc 15:02.07
10 Guerrero, Daniel Texas A&M-Cc 15:05.18
11 Terry, Logan Sam Houston St. 15:07.62
12 Arias, Carlos Unattached 15:09.41
13 Stoker, Colton Sam Houston St. 15:10.56
14 Bean, Drew Unattached 15:11.55
15 Pearce, Logan Louisiana Tech 15:16.06
16 Buley, Grant Sam Houston St. 15:19.43
17 Booker, Steve Rice 15:20.40
18 Hawley, Rick Houston 15:21.13
19 Maritim, Nephat Northeastern 15:21.76
20 Preston, Brandt Stephen F. Austin 15:22.60
21 Neff, Calum Altra Endura 15:26.26
22 Traviss, Bradley McNeese State 15:27.79
23 Markham, Christopher Stephen F. Austin 15:30.41
24 Garcia, Jason Team Green 15:31.09
25 Spriestersbach, Marek Texas A&M-Cc 15:33.66
26 Ramirez, Joshua Unattached 15:34.23
27 Heinz, Drake Louisiana Tech 15:37.85
28 Cruces, Jairo Incarnate Word 15:38.37
29 Trejo, Mark Texas-RGV 15:43.27
30 Perez, Enrique Houston Baptist 15:44.97
31 Wright, Jordan Texas A&M-Cc 15:45.90
32 Kiplagat, Jeremiah Texas-RGV 15:52.27
33 Lopez, Jeff Texas A&M-Cc 15:58.21
34 Arelleno, Xavier Texas A&M-Cc 16:22.20
35 Price, Gabriel Unattached 16:28.53
36 Medina, Jose Texas Southern 16:45.01

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March 25, 2016

2 Responses

  1. Matt B. - March 26, 2016

    That is the most impressive yet!
    Wow, good job.
    I think the toughest has to be the 800 outdoor record, but if anyone can do it, it would be Sean.

  2. Byrke Beller - March 26, 2016

    Amazing!!!

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