Eagle eyes elusive title After second-place finish, Sayyid aims to improve in 200.(Sports)

From: Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO) | Date: March 8, 2006| Author: Stocker, Scott | Copyright information

Byline: Scott Stocker, Rocky Mountain News

Sulaiman Sayyid of Broomfield walked off the track last season after a second-place state finish in the 200 meters, shaking his head in frustration.

After winning the Class 4A 100 meters, the furlong was considered Sayyid's race as well.

But Skyline's Marcus Padilla pulled off the upset with his only win against Sayyid all season, in the one that counted the most.

Sayyid and Padilla, both senior...

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