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Ciattei and Lipari claim U-S Road Crowns at Drake Relays

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April 27th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

In his first win in Des Moines Vince Ciattei (see-ah-tee) claimed a U-S title. The former Virginia Tech standout used a late kick to win the USA One Mile Road Championship in Des Moines. His winning time was four minutes and three seconds.

Ciattei on making the late move to the front.

Ciattei enjoys competing on the road course.

Paul Ryan was second and Minnesota native Shane Streich finished third. In the women’s division Emily Lipari won her third title. The former Villanova standout held off a late charge by Jen Randal to post a winning time of four minutes and 33 seconds.

Lipari enjoys the road course.