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Over a thousand runners assembled on Gay Street for the thirtieth annual running of the Tennessee Sports Medicine EXPO 10,000 and 5K. |
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Race officials and sponsors, including John Krusenklaus of Tennessee Sports Medicine, addressed the huge crowd. |
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A rousing rendition of the National Anthem followed. |
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The lead bikes were ready. |
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With the sound of the gun echoing off the brick and granite of Gay Street, the throng burst into motion. |
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Many participants were new to the grand event. |
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The multitude moved off down Gay toward the Tennessee River. |
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The postrace on Market Square was wonderful, perhaps the best part of the highly successful event. |
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Hundreds of runners and their families milled about the square for a long time after the conclusion of the festivities. |
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One of the high points was the honoring of those who have participated in all thirty EXPO races. |
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Thanks to the Knoxville Police Department
for their assistance in making this year's Tennessee Sports Medicine
EXPO perhaps the best ever.
See you next year! |