NEW YORK, June 2, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Once again, a world record has been set on a Mondo track. Usain Bolt's stunning 9.72 seconds in this weekend's Reebok Grand Prix men's 100-meter race was recorded on a Mondo Super X Performance track.
The new record, which still must be ratified, would better the existing mark by .02 seconds. But Bolt, a Jamaican, wasn't the only competitor posting fast marks on the Mondo surface at Icahn Stadium. Jamaican sprinter Veronica Campbell-Brown, the women's world 100 meter champion, ran the year's fastest time, 10.91, in that event, and Paul Kipsiele Koech of Kenya ran 8:01.85 in the 3000-meter steeplechase, setting the U.S. all-comers record. Wallace Spearmon Jr. of the U.S. ran the second-fastest 200 meters of the year with a time of 20.07.
Icahn Stadium is one of only four track and field venues in the U.S. and 64 internationally to receive the prestigious IAAF Class I certification. The $42 million facility is located on Randall's Island, a 480-acre park between Manhattan, the Bronx and Queens, in New York's East River.
"The Reebok Grand Prix results are a testament to the performance capabilities of Mondo's Super X Performance track and our dedication to developing the fastest tracks in the world," said Federico Stroppiana, president of Mondo North and South America. "Many athletes have achieved faster times when running on Mondo versus other surfaces, and it shows in the nearly 230 world records and countless national and personal bests that have been set on Mondo tracks."
The world's top track for more than 30 years, Mondo Super X Performance has been installed at more than 1,100 venues globally. Recognized around the world as the fastest, most durable and environmentally safest track available, it has been used in the past eight Olympic Games, and Mondo is the official supplier to the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing for athletic tracks.
Mondo's Super X Performance track was developed to maintain its initial physical properties, so it provides consistent performance throughout its life. The vulcanized natural rubber surface provides maximum elasticity and unparalleled durability, and its embossed, textured finish makes it extremely easy to maintain with no resurfacing required. The high-performance track is renowned for its shock absorption and optimal energy return, and its ideal blend of speed and comfort minimizes the occurrence of injuries.
About Mondo
Mondo is the global leader in the sports flooring market, manufacturing floor surfaces for virtually every sport. The official supplier of the athletic track and basketball and handball courts of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, Mondo also is the official supplier or official sponsor of more than 100 sports federations and associations, including FIBA, IAAF, Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, NIRSA, U.S. Track Coaches Association and YMCA.
The company also supplies a wide variety of commercial flooring and is the world's largest producer of sports and toy balls with an average daily production of 450,000 units. In addition, it manufactures large luxury yachts under its Mondo Marine division.
Mondo invests heavily in research and development to ensure its products meet the highest quality standards in the industry, deliver optimal athletic performance, are durable, require minimal maintenance and are environmentally safe.
A family-owned business since its founding in 1948, Mondo's global headquarters are in Italy. The company has manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia and sells its products in more than 196 countries. More information about Mondo is available at www.mondousa.com.
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