Heath Earns Silver Medal at Pan Am Juniors

Winona's Elliott Heath earned a silver medal in the Pan American Junior Games 5000 meters, according to the results summary posted on Dyestat. In a kick for the gold medal against Mexico's Diego Borrego, Heath came up short 14:33.16 to 14:34.06.

The race caps a remarkable season for Heath who won the USA Junior titles in cross country and the 5000 meters, established a new all-time Minnesota best for 3200 meters, and defended is Class AA 3200m title.

Heath (pictured, left, winning his USA Junior 5000 title) will attend Stanford University this fall, joining his brother Garrett at the school.

Also ... Gopher pole vaulter Alicia Rue added another post to her Pam Am Juniors blog HERE. She competes Sunday.

Photo by Victor Sailer http://www.photorun.net.