USA: Olympic Hopeful Tim Broe Returns to Steamboat Classic

PEORIA, Ill. - (June 7, 2004) - The Steamboat Classic announces that East Peorian Tim Broe, one of America's Olympic hopefuls, will run, but will not "race" this year's event to be held on Saturday, June 12. Tim, the 2002 Steamboat Champion, will use the four mile road race as an easy training run with his fiancée, Vanessa Bell.

Steamboat Classic Elite Athlete Coordinator, Glenn Latimer says, "We are very pleased that Tim continues to support his hometown race. We have been lucky to watch him grow up as an excellent athlete and fine young man. We will be supporting him all the way on his Olympic journey."

Steamboat Classic Race Director, Philip Lockwood says, "We understand Tim's highest priority is making the U.S. Olympic Team at 5000 meters in July. We're glad he can join us and run with others in the middle of the pack. It should be a thrill for his Illinois Valley Striders club mates - they're his biggest fans. We're all proud of Tim's accomplishments and continued loyalty. We wish him well as he prepares for a trip to Athens, Greece."

The Steamboat Classic, a Running USA Founding Member, is the cornerstone running event of the Illinois Valley Striders (IVS). With a membership of over 1,000 members, the IVS mission is to promote running/walking fitness as a life sport while striving to enhance the community. IVS serves its members, the running community, and the community at large through its active involvement in programs, events and organizations/issues that satisfy this mission. Proceeds from the Steamboat Classic entry fees are used to support IVS programs and events year-round.

For more Steamboat Classic information, visit its website at: http://www.steamboatclassic.org

source Running USA wire