Bardabelias wins 1,000 at state qualifier
Photo credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke | Valley Stream North's Thomas Bardabelias placed first in 2:41.44 in the 1000 meters in the Nassau state qualifying indoor track meet. (Feb. 15, 2012)
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After he won the 1,000 meters last week at the Nassau Class B championships with a well-timed lean at the finish line, Tom Bardabelias decided he didn't want any drama this week.
So he changed his strategy Wednesday night and ran the opposite of his usual race.
It worked.
The Valley Stream North senior led from start to finish to take the 1,000 in the boys state qualifier at St....
