Iowa runners shine at FISU America Games in Peru

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Iowa runners shine at FISU America Games in Peru
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Iowa athletes excelled at the FISU America Games in Lima, Peru, from July 31 to August 1. Allen Bonnesen won gold in the men's 10,000 meters with a time of 30:35.09, finishing ahead of fellow Iowan Colin Lillie, who secured silver. Peyton Steffen captured gold in the women's 3,000 steeplechase, while Amelia Hill took silver. Dylan Grandon finished narrowly behind in the men's 800. The inaugural Des Moines Triathlon featured Tyson Wieland winning the Olympic distance in 1:55:43.2, and TJ Tollakson claimed victory in the sprint triathlon.

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  • Allen Bonnesen claims gold in men's 10,000 meters.
  • Peyton Steffen wins gold in women's 3,000 steeplechase.
  • Tyson Wieland dominates at the Des Moines Triathlon.
  • Dylan Grandon finishes strong in men's 800 heat.
  • TJ Tollakson wins the sprint triathlon title.
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Former Danville-New London and Iowa State runner Allen Bonnesen secured the gold medal in the 10,000 meters on Aug. 1

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