Top Solvang Milers: Tommy Schmitz, AJ Acosta, Ben Bruce and inaugural Solvang Mile champion Silas Kisorio
SOLVANG ? ?Perfect race temperatures and a warm Danish community greeted the elite Men’s Mile field toeing the line at The Solvang Mile on Saturday morning. At the inaugural road race, Silas Kisorio, 28, of Oklahoma City, OK used a late surge in the last 200 meters to take the win in 4 minutes, 11.65 seconds and pocket the $1000 champion’s prize.
By David Monico, The Mile wire
The recent Oklahoma Christian graduate, where he compiled 13 NAIA national titles, out sprinted local Santa Barbara Miler Tommy Schmitz as well as adidas / Team USA Arizona member Ben Bruce who moved down from his traditional 3000m Steeplechase race.
Complete results can be found HERE
Read more about Saturday’s Solvang Mile HERE
