MVC Track & Field Championships

[1972Shocker]

SIU dominated the throwing events picking up 50 points in the Hammer (28) and Javelin (22) and added a 2nd place finish in the 10,000 meter run.

Shockers picked up all 18 of their Day 1 points in the 10,000 meter run with Tonya Nero setting a new MVC record with a 35:37.39 breaking the previous record set in 2004 by 7.5 seconds.

Leah Thompson (36:03.27) finished 4th and Irene Kosgei (36:49.98) finished 6th picking up 8 points for the Shocks.

Freshman Tanya Friesen is in 3rd place after 4 events of the Heptathlon.

[1972Shocker]

You can follow the Championship results at:

http://www.mvc-sports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=7600&ATCLID=204943379

[goshox74]

Realistically the women will probably finish 2nd unless some crazy things happen on the final day. SIU has a great team (ranked top 20 NCAA) and may just have a little too much firepower. No one else should threaten their title chances besides the Shockers. Lots of great Track and Field in store for the final day!

[WuDrWu]

What happened to Brittany Hemphill?

She was a solid sprinter as a freshman last season, and doesn't appear to be on the roster this season.

Anyone know?

[WuDrWu]

Shocks can't overcome an excellent Saluki team, but do finish 2nd.

ISU finished a surprising 3rd, making the all sports trophy extremely tight right now.