2005 Phil Kruger Memorial Race Results
Dike, IA.
A great day for running and walking greeted 158 participants for the annual Phil Kruger Memorial 5K Race/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. This was record number for the race in its 18th year and since 2002 named in honor of former Dike-New Hartford and Luther College cross country and track athlete Phil Kruger. Phil and his wife Jodi were tragically killed in a car accident in December, 2001. This year also featured a record turnout of Luther alumni who were friends and teammates of Phil. Former Luther teammate Jason Sinwell, Rochester, MN was the overall first place finisher with a time of 16:14. The first place female was Amie Buskohl, Dike with a time of 19:30. A huge thank you to all who participated and assisted with the race. Special thanks to the New Hartford Race Management team for their special assistance. The age group winners were as follows:
Women 15 & Under Men 15 & Under
1. Christina Rieks, Alden 23:39 1. Cory Grandon, New Hartford 18:47
2. Sarah Dieken, Dike 23:53 2. Greg Freshwater, Dike 19:07
3. Erica Hill, Dike 25:12 3. Ben Lizer, Dike 21:10
Women 16 19 Men 16 19
1. Brenna Waack, Cedar Falls 21:05 1. Ermin Sabljakovic, Walterloo 17:04
2. Erin Behan, Independence 21:38 2. Chris Cooper, Cedar Falls 17:17
3. Kristin Hood, Independence 22:19 3. Taylor Mason, Dike 17:46
Women 20 29 Men 20 29
1. Heather Simons, Cedar Rapids 21:40 1. Michael Western, Waverly 16:27
2. Lisa Cannegieter, Dike 23:22 2. Tim Constance, Robbdale, MN 19:40
3. Val Hanson, Dike 23:45 3. Dan Grandon, Cedar Falls 20:20
Women 30 39 Men 30 39
1. Dana Foster, Dike 20:55 1. Mike Foster, Dike 19:10
2. Rachel Saul, Waterloo 23:33 2. Scott Larson, Waterloo 19:46
3. Jill Olson, Edmund, OK 23:34 3. Mike Brookman, Mantville, MN 20:53
Women 40 49 Men 40 49
1. Jacque Bakker, Dike 24:31 1. Ron Martin, Cedar Falls 19:50
2. Lisa Loescher, Cedar Falls 24:42 2. Kim Wander, West Union 20:24
3. Angie Dieken, Dike 26:17 3. Darryl Brumm, Cedar Falls 20:41
Women 50 59 Men 50 59
1. Donna Hall, Cedar Falls 27:44 1. Jim Selkirk, Cedar Falls 18:32
2. Teresa Elverum, Cedar Falls 31:49 2. Mike Froehle, Cedar Falls 18:50
3. Evie Waack, Cedar Falls 36:53 3. Dave Mackenzie, Cedar Falls 18:54
Men 60 & Over
1. Roger DeGroot, Waterloo 21:31
2. Dennis Kruger, Dike 26:09
3. John McCarter, Dike 27:31