The Great New York State Meet Preview - Indoors 2020



Boys 1600m

Event Info: 2019 Winner: Matthew Payamps (St. Anthony's) 4:10.51, State Record: 4:05.50, Meet Record (2000s): 4:10.51

State of the Action: Pedro Bravo (Iona Prep) and Sam Lawler (Pittsford-Mendon) have never been in the same race as each other on the track before they're set to collide at States. Lawler was the Gatorade XC Athlete of the Year, while Bravo is currently the State Leader in two of the three distance events Indoors (and third in the other). Bravo has run 4:13 for the full mile this Indoor Season while Lawler has run 4:15. That margin is too close to call to create a favorite in this situation, so expect fireworks on the track for this duo's first meeting.

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