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Two Track Athletes Compete in NCAA Championships
6/21/1999 12:00 AM | Track & Field
March 7, 1999
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.-- The University of Utah sent seniors Jeff Simonich and Stacey Rhineer to compete in the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships this weekend at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis.
Simonich, competing in the 3,000 meter event, placed ninth overall but was the fourth American to cross the finish line, giving him All-America status. His time of 7:58.61 was a half second off his all-time best in this event. This is the second All-America honor Simonich has earned this year.
Rhineer, who was ranked 14th in the nation in the triple jump, improved her ranking to 13th, but was just short of receiving All-America honors.
"The honors went down to the 10th place, so she just barely missed it," said Head Coach Mike Jones. "She was four inches off the mark. But she did move up in the final ranking." Jones believes the experience of competing at a national level was a good opportunity for both athletes. "They both did really well and had a good time. It was a good experience for both of them. They're excited for the outdoor season to begin." The outdoor season starts April 9, with the Bob Gibb Invitational in Boise, Idaho.
Men's 3,000 Meter Run
Finals Results - Saturday 3/6/99
PLACE ATHLETE NAME YR SCHOOL TIME 1 Bernard Lagat JR Washington State 7:54.92 2 Mike Power SR Arkansas 7:55.36 3 Sean Kaley SR Arkansas 7:56.31 4 Julius Mwangi SR Illinois State 7:56.51 5 Brad Hauser JR Stanford 7:58.13 6 Matt Kerr SR Arkansas 7:58.43 7 Steven Fein JR Oregon 7:58.51 8 Jonathon Riley SO Stanford 7:58.52 9 Jeff Simonich SR Utah 7:58.61 10 Tim Broe JR Alabama 8:01.23Women's Triple Jump
Final Results - Saturday 3/6/99
1 Nicole Gamble SR North Carolina 46'01.25" 2 Trecia Smith SR Pittsburgh 46'00.00" 3 Stacey Bowers SR Baylor 44'10.75" 4 Detrich Clariett SR Texas A&M 43'05.75" 5 Keisha Spencer JR Louisianna State 43'04.50" 6 DeAnne Davis JR North Carolina 43'03.00" 7 Shakeema Walker SR Penn State 42'11.00" 8 Kerine Black SO South Florida 42'07.50" 9 La Shonda Christopher SR North Carolina 42'04.25" 10 Dalhia Ingram JR Nebraska 42'04.00" 11 Cecilie Rise SO Tulane 42'02.00" 12 Christine Gulbrands JR Minnesota 42'01.25" 13 Stacey Rhineer SR Utah 41'07.75"
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