The time makes Lassiter the fourth-fastest American indoor miler in history, behind Steve Scott, Maree and Tom Byers. Scott and Byers ran their times in 1981 and 1982, respectively. LaTasha Jenkins' 23.01 in the women's 200 at the Tyson Invitational leads not just the U.S. lists but the world lists as well. The Tour continues Feb. 17 at the adidas Golden Spike Invitational in Pocatello, Idaho. She was also 10th in the 1,500 meters at the 1999 World Outdoor Championships.
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The New Jersey state parochial 440-yard champion in 1940, Courtney received an athletic scholarship to attend Fordham University. World War II cut short his career there and, after discharge, he finished his education at Seton Hall University.