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June 14, 2008 - Super Grand Prix Rabat, Morocco

Morocco hosts successful new meeting in Rabat

The first ever Rabat Super Grand Prix opened in the presence of a near-full stadium, which included royalty of Prince Mohammed IV of Morocco.

And, Morocco did not disappoint in the organization and the facilities it had to offer, with the amazing new Rabat stadium that is comparable to any major championship site. However, the surface of the track still needs some age as times weren’t blistering in this inaugural meet.

The women’s 1500m went off well with a pace aiming around 4:05, however, it slowed in the second half after the rabbit dropped out. In the end, local hero Btissam Lakhaoud won in 4:06.71. Hilary again struggled to find her form and finished 10th in 4:14.14.

“I am again frustrated, but not ready to give up on obtaining the Olympic standard. I’m fit and will continue to do what I can to race well in the coming weeks,” said Hilary after the race.

Next up Hilary will race in Spain and France on June 24th and 27th, respectively, before heading back to Canada for the National Championships on July 3-6th.

For full results in Rabat, click here.

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