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1/28/2002 12:00 AM | Track & Field
Jan. 28, 2002
THIS WEEK:
The Ute Indoor Track & Field teams will head to Pocatello, Idaho to compete in the Mountain State Games. Idaho state will play host to the meet that will last from Fri. Feb. 1st until Sat. Feb. 2nd. The Utes are coming off a huge performance at the Wilson Motor Invitational and are looking to continue the success they've had in 2002.
LAST WEEK:
Last week, the University of Utah Indoor Track & Field teams placed first in seven different events at the Wilson Motor Invitational on Sat. Jan. 26th. B. J. Christensen led the men, placing first (9:14.26) in the 3,000 meters run and third (4:30.67) in one mile run. For the women, Audrey Kiser placed first (17.74m) in the weight throw, Kristi Slade and April Jackson tied for first (1.70m) in the high jump, Brooke LoBue took first (4.00m) in the pole vault, April Jackson finished first in the 60-meter hurdles, and Nellie Hammons placed first (2:21.13) in the 800 meter run. The University of Utah women's 4X400 meter relay also placed first (3:58) in their event.
QUOTING HEAD COACH LISA COLLET
"We are really excited about opening the 2002 season. This will begin a new era of coaching and direction for the Utah track & field program. It will mark the first year Utah has recruited and competed in pole vaulting. So far our athletes have done very well in the pole vault."
After This
The Utes will travel back to Pocatello Idaho to compete in the Bill Cosby Invitational on Feb. 9th