Manhattan Beach 10K doesn’t end at the finish line [UPDATE]
Former Mira Costa High runner Billy Atkinson, 24, cruises to victory in the 49th Annual Manhattan Beach 10K in a time of 31:47:87. Photos by Kevin CodyMajor Avignon, 86, of Manhattan Beach, paced by daughters Michele Gravina, 48, and Brittany Ordonez ,45, (not pictured), is feeling great at the finish of his 49th Manhattan Beach 10K, in a time of 2:30:27. Avignon completed the inaugural 1978 Manhattan Beach 10K in 39:54.Al Wing, Bill, Mike Drake and Major Avignon at the first annual Manhattan Beach 10K on October 7, 1978. Avignon completed his 49th Manhattan Beach 10K on Saturday, in a time of 2:30:27. Avignon finished the 1978 race in 39:54.Kate Crellin directs the Mira Costa Choir in singing the National Anthem.Michael Juettner, of Hermosa Beach, and Emily Ganser, of Redondo Beach. Honorary starter Randy Gargner and race announcer Susie Young. Garner is a two time Olympian and five-time U.S. pairs skating champion with partner Tai Babilonia. Matt Martinez, 23, or Los Angeles, finished fourth in 33:08:82.Moises Marquez, 28, of Long Beach, finishes second in 31:56:31.Harrison Sills, 13, of Lawndale, finished first in his division in a time of 38:59.21Manhattan Beach Mayor Joe…
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