Capek, Szmanda and Truedson have strong performances to lead Minnesota
2012 Season - Indoor: Won the 200 meters at both the Bethel Invitational (49.25) and the Northwest Open (49.75) • finished second in the 200m at the Snowshoe Open (49.41) • ran a 49.87 in the 200m at the Jack Johnson Classic • also competed in the 4x400m and distance medley relays. Outdoor: Won the 400 meters at the Golden Bear Twilight with a time of 48.20 • also won the 400m at the Drake Alternate (48.99) and Bolstorff Twilight (49.03) • finished second in the 200 meters at the Drake Alternate (22.40) • finished third in the 200 meters at both the Tom Cat Twilight (22.14) and Bolstorff Twilight (22.30).
2011 Season:Redshirted the indoor and outdoor seasons.
High School:A 2010 graduate of Stillwater Area High School • high school coach was Scott Christensen • 2010 Minnesota Class AA state champion in the 400 meters with a time of 48.35 • also part of fifth-place 4x200 relay • runner-up in the 400m in 2009 • three-time Suburban East Conference champion, twice in the 200m and once in the 400m • all-conference and all-state in 2009 and 2010 • holds school record in the 400m • participated on state-champion Future Farmers of America team • also lettered in academics.
Personal: Born August 10, 1992 • plans on majoring in forest resources • son of Maureen and Craig Falzone • has a twin sister, Chelsey •interests include travel and forestry.
