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2004
OUTLOOK: Should be one of the Broncs' top performers in the middle
distances this year. COACH'S COMMENTS: "Aaron had a very
good freshman year. I look for Aaron to really step up this year and
improve his times. I think he could represent us at outdoor regionals
this year." 2003 XC: Finished as UTPA's second runner and
was seventh overall as the Broncs finished first at UTSA's Whataburger
Invitational. Was UTPA's third runner and was 70th overall at the NCAA
South Central Regional Championships.
2003 TRACK: Ran 800 meters in 1:54.32 at the Dogwood Invitational
outdoors April 13th.....That time ranks eighth on UTPA's best list........Ran
1500 meters in 3:55.98 May 3 at the Texas Invitational......Ranks seventh
on UTPA's best list. 2002 CROSS-COUNTRY: Started off slowly as
he reported to campus with a foot injury that kept him out of several
early season meets. Castro improved throughout the season setting a
personal best of 28:33 over the five-mile course at the Independents
finishing 14th. He emerged as a scorer for the green and orange for
the first time at the NCAA South Central Regional Championships with
a 34:51 run over the hilly 10,000m course. PREP: As a senior
posted a top time of 1:57.24 and was a regional finalist. Castro also
ran 50.1 for 400m and 4:30.3 for 1600m.
PERSONAL BESTS
400m
..50.1
800m
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1:54.32
1500m...................3:59.45
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