Aurora University Athletics

Women's Track and Field 5/18/2015 1:49:00 PM

AU track teams take on Last Chance Meets

The Aurora University men's and women's track and field teams competed at a pair of Last Chance meets in an effort to improve or qualify times for the upcoming 2015 NCAA Division III Championships. AU members competed at the North Central College and Augustana College Last Chance Events..

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Top Aurora University Women's Performances at the North Central Gregory Qualifier

100 Meter Dash - Rosalyn Dunson (14th, 13.28)
200 Meter Dash - Deterrica Simpkins (1st, 24,67)
400 Meter Dash - Crystal Abernathy (12th, 1:00.48)
800 Meter Run - Lena Palmer (22nd, 2:23.99)

1,500 Meter Run - Emily Paull (6th, 4:34.81)*
5,000 Meter Run - Christina Luptak (8th, 17:43.11)*
100 Meter Hurdles - Talia Sheedlo (7th, 15.90 / 15.09 prelim)
400 Meter Hurdles - Talia Sheedlo (14th, 1:08.84)
3,000 Meter Steeplechase - Brit March (4th, 11:05.29)
4x100 Meter Relay - Deterrica Simpkins, Crystal Abernathy, Lisa Rodriguez, Loretta Johnson (3rd, 47.12)
4x400 Meter Relay - Liz Canaday, Deterrica Simpkins, Emily Paull, Loretta Johnson (1st, 3:48.84)*

Long Jump - Talia Sheedlo (10th, 5.21m)

Triple Jump - Taylor Jefford (5th, 11.04m)*
Hammer Throw - Emily Fristrom (23rd, 31.54m)

Top Aurora University Men's Performances at the North Central Gregory Qualifier

400 Meter Dash - Kalmon Stokes (3rd, 47.54)*

800 Meter Run - Kyle Kayzar (24th, 1:58.81)

1,500 Meter Run - Matt Meyers (14th, 4:02.83)

5,000 Meter Run - Nick Cole (28th, 15:57.14)

110 Meter Hurdles - Bobby Cooks (1st, 14.35)*
400 Meter Hurdles - Kalmon Stokes (2nd, 52.43)*
3,000 Meter Steeplechase - Matt Swanson (34th, 10:23.62)

High Jump - Loren Iwanicki (11th, 1.97m)

Javelin Throw - Brian Rudelich (12th, 45.93m)

Top Aurora University Men's Performances at the Augustana College Last Chance

100 Meter Dash - Leo Okeke (1st, 10.78)
200 Meter Dash - Leo Okeke (2nd, 21.58)*

400 Meter Dash - Jaylen Robinson (16th, 52.67)
Pole Vault - Brandon Davis (11th, 4.10m)

4x100 Meter Relay - Leo Okeke, Desmon Barrett, Jaylen Robinson, Camerhon Guyton (4th - 41.56)*

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Players Mentioned

Liz Canaday: Sprints; 5' 7"; Sophomore

Brit March: Distance; 5' 2"; Sophomore

Lisa Rodriguez: Sprints; 5' 8"; Freshman

Loren Iwanicki: Jumps; 6' 2"; Junior

Brian Rudelich: High Jump; 6' 4"; Sophomore

Matt Swanson: Distance; 6' 4"; Sophomore

Crystal Abernathy: Sprints; Freshman

Rosalyn Dunson: Sprints; Freshman

Taylor Jefford: Hurdles/Jumps; Freshman

Emily Fristrom: Throws; 5' 9"; Junior

Loretta Johnson: Sprints; 5' 6"; Senior

Christina Luptak: Distance; 5' 8"; Junior

Players Mentioned

Liz Canaday
: 5' 7"; Sophomore
: Sprints

Brit March
: 5' 2"; Sophomore
: Distance

Lisa Rodriguez
: 5' 8"; Freshman
: Sprints

Loren Iwanicki
: 6' 2"; Junior
: Jumps

Brian Rudelich
: 6' 4"; Sophomore
: High Jump

Matt Swanson
: 6' 4"; Sophomore
: Distance

Crystal Abernathy
: Freshman
: Sprints

Rosalyn Dunson
: Freshman
: Sprints

Taylor Jefford
: Freshman
: Hurdles/Jumps

Emily Fristrom
: 5' 9"; Junior
: Throws

Loretta Johnson
: 5' 6"; Senior
: Sprints

Christina Luptak
: 5' 8"; Junior
: Distance