Alumnus Sam Chelanga Captures first U.S. title

Less than two months after becoming a U.S. citizen, 2011 Liberty graduate Sam Chelanga captured his first USA Track & Field (USATF) national title, Sunday morning. He edged Tyler Pennel to win the men’s USATF 10 Mile Championship on the streets of Minneapolis, Minn. Chelanga clocked a time of 46:47.

Chelanga broke the Liberty alumni 10-mile record of 47:32, set by Josh Cox in 2001.

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