On a cold March day in Detroit, the two-mile relay race was underway at the 1981 Track and Field Nationals at Cobo Arena. Walter Kirkland had received the baton two or three meters behind, making up the difference to pass to anchor Jim Westman about 10 meters ahead of the competition. Westman held the lead, crossed the line first and sealed Rutgers men's track and field's first ever national title in the event.
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