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With the eyes and iPhones of spectators all around, Humphreys sophomore Cassandra Jarzabek charges across the finish line in a Pacific-record time of 17 minutes, 58.0 seconds during Saturday’s Korea regular-season ending meet.

With the eyes and iPhones of spectators all around, Humphreys sophomore Cassandra Jarzabek charges across the finish line in a Pacific-record time of 17 minutes, 58.0 seconds during Saturday's Korea regular-season ending meet. (Humphreys cross country)

Many records last for years, withstanding the attempts of numerous athletes to break them.

Apparently, Cassandra Jarzabek did not get that memo.

The Humphreys sophomore became the first Pacific female runner to officially breach the 18-minute mark, clocking 17 minutes, 58.0 seconds during Saturday morning’s final Korea regular-season meet on Humphreys’ 3.12-mile road course.

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