
On this day 15 years ago, Will Lingle finished 2nd in the Class C/D 800 meters at the New York State Championships. The senior ran a blistering 1:56.45 to earn the runner-up finish, but the following day he would finish in 5th place in the New York State Federation Championship, lowering his personal best to 1:55.80 in the process.
New York State Class C/D 800 Results
| 1. | Brian McNiff | Christian Brothers Academy | 1:55.61 |
| 2. | Will Lingle | Stony Brook | 1:56.45 |
| 3. | Nick Sarro | Chatham | 1:56.94 |
| 4. | Andy Cloke | Notre Dame | 1:58.64 |
| 5. | Nick Rizzon | Bradford | 1:58.69 |
| 6. | Kevin Horvath | Sauquoit Valley | 1:59.78 |
