11/09/03 -- The first stage of the Ohio Tour took place this weekend with some new faces, new teams, and a tight racing track. New to the tour, the Rolling Rednex of West Virginia, Gladiators of Mansfield, Ohio, and Miami University of Oxford, Ohio made their debuts. The track was plastic coated lightly however neck and neck racing made spills and thrills exciting and common.
Newark Speedskating Team represented well in the more prestigious divisions sporting their new uniform. Miami University owned the Senior mens and ladies category taking four to the finals to represent the Redhawks. The podium was shining of Red and White all day long. Olympic Speed and Marysville performed well in all divisions pulling several upsets.
In All-Ohio Senior mens action, the crowd favorite Keith Ellsworth of Newark Speedskating held off Shawn Hediger of Miami University to win the Ohio All-State title. Newark held 3 of the top 5 in All-Ohio with Miami taking the remining two spots on the podium.
- J. Isaacs
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Wang showing MU spirit
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Jarrod Badgett of Salem Vipers
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Novice Juvenile Boys
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Novice Elementary Girls
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Standard Senior 2 Man Relay
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Waiting their turns
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Novice Senior Ladies awards
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Relaxing in the basketball game
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Novice Senior Men
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Watching the action
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Novice Senior Men
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Sean and John
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Eric
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Amanda
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Long day!
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Novice Classic Men awards
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Novice Primary Boy Relay awards
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Novice Senior Men Relay awards
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