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Norwalk Hurdler Captures Elusive State Open Title

NORWALK, Conn. – Norwalk’s Adam Robertino has been knocking on the door at the State Open the past two years. Monday, he ran right through it.

The senior won his first State Open title in the 110 high hurdles, running 14.7 in the finals. He edged Northwestern’s Dan Santalla, who ran 14.74. Santalla and Robertino had the top times in the preliminaries, 14.9. Robertino’s best this year is 14.65.

The Norwalk hurdler finished fourth in the race in 2010 and eighth last year. Earlier this spring, he won the conference championship and the Class L title in the event. He also finished 10th in the 300-meter hurdles.

There were some other strong performances by Brien McMahon senior sprinter Shelly Lindo. She finished third in the 100 and fifth in the 200. Sarah Boyd of McMahon took fourth in the 100 hurdles and Lindo was eighth.

Complete results from the State Open are available online.

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