Blankenship Edges Leer in Lucerne 3000m

The University of Minnesota's Ben Blankenship ran a 7:49.70 3000-meters yesterday in Lucerne, Switzerland to finish runner-up in the race and edge fellow Minnesotan Will Leer, who was third in 7:50.54.

Juan Luis Barrios of Mexico won the race in 7:42.82.

Winona native Garrett Heath finished 7th in the event in 7:58.58.

Former Minnesota State, Mankato high jumper Jim Dilling finished 3rd in the meet's high jump competition at 7-2 1/2.

Find complete results from the meet HERE.