Week of 4-18-2003 Results

Athlete Development
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News & Notes
4-18-2003

Volume 4, Number 38

Galaxy of stars featured at Mt. SAC Relays

Many of America’s finest athletes will compete Saturday at the 45th Mt. SAC Relays at Hilmer Lodge Stadium in Walnut, California.

The men’s field is highlighted by an outstanding lineup in the 100 meters, headlined by 2000 Olympic gold medalist and three-time world outdoor champion Maurice Greene. The former world record holder in the event, Greene will be challenged by training partner and teammate on the 2000 U.S. Olympic gold medal winning 4x100m relay team, Jon Drummond. Also in the field are 2001 World Outdoor Championships relay gold medalists Mickey Grimes and Joshua “J.J.” Johnson, and two-time world outdoor 200m gold medalist Ato Boldon of Trinidad & Tobago.

Other stars competing this year at Mt. SAC include 2000 Olympic 400m hurdles gold medalist Angelo Taylor in the men’s 400 meters, #4 ranked U.S. men’s 800m runner Jesse Strutzel, 2002 U.S. marathon champion Dan Browne in the 5,000 meters, 1996 Olympic silver medalist Mark Crear in the 110m hurdles and Joey Woody, who ended the 2002 campaign ranked #5 in the world in the 400m hurdles.

Men’s field event action will be headlined by two-time Olympic medalist and three-time world outdoor champion John Godina in the shot put, and two-time defending U.S. Outdoor champion and #1 ranked men’s long jumper in the world, Savante’ Stringfellow.

In women’s competition, LSU’s Muna Lee will compete in the 100 meters after sweeping the 60m and 200 meters at the 2003 NCAA Indoor Championships. Lee, who became the first athlete in nine years to sweep the sprint events at this year’s NCAA Indoors, broke the 21-year-old collegiate indoor record in the 200m by winning the NCAA indoor crown in 22.49 seconds. In other women’s running events, prep star Allyson Felix from Los Angeles Baptist High School will attempt to break Marion Jones’ 1992 national prep record in the 200 meters of 22.58 seconds.

Miesha McKelvy is favored in the women’s 100m hurdles after ending last season ranked #5 in the world after her runner-up finish at the 2002 USA Outdoor Championships. McKelvy will be challenged by Damu Cherry, LSU’s Lolo Jones and Indiana University’s Danielle Carruthers, who ended the 2002 campaign ranked #7, #8 & #9 respectively in the U.S.

In women’s field event action, look for a terrific duel in the long jump as 2002 U.S. Indoor champion and Outdoor runner-up Grace Upshaw, who ended last season ranked #1 nationally, takes on 2002 USA Outdoor champion Brianna Glenn. The women’s hammer also features a strong field as Anna Norgren-Smith, who set the American record on three occasions last year and ended the season ranked #6 in the world, takes on 2002 USA Outdoor runner-up and six-time national outdoor champion Dawn Ellerbe.

In the women’s javelin, defending Mt. SAC champion and 2002 USA Outdoor runner-up Kim Kreiner is the heavy favorite.

For more information on the 2003 Mt. SAC Relays visit: http://vm.mtsac.edu/relays/

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Mt. San Antonio Community College
Mt. SAC Relays - 4/11/2003 to 4/19/2003
Walnut, CA

Event 452 Women 200 Meter Dash Invitational

Name                    Year Team                    Finals  Wind

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Finals
1 Allyson Felix Unattached 22.51 1.3
2 Natasha Mayers U S C 23.00 1.3
3 Inger Miller Nike 23.04 1.3
4 Crystal Cox NC Elite 23.20 1.3
5 Angela Williams Nike 23.81 1.3
6 Falilat Ogunkoya Nigeria 24.41 1.3
– Chryste Gaines Remi TC SCR

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Mt. San Antonio Community College
Mt. SAC Relays - 4/11/2003 to 4/19/2003
Walnut, CA

Event 453 Men 200 Meter Dash Invitational

Name                    Year Team                    Finals  Wind

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Finals
1 Maurice Greene adidas 20.16 +0.0
2 Coby Miller Nike 20.59 +0.0
3 Floyd Heard Santa Monica TC 20.78 +0.0
4 Jimmie Hackley New York Elite TC 21.05 +0.0
5 Rohsaan Griffin Arkansas 21.28 +0.0
6 Shane Nemi Kamloops T & F 21.47 +0.0
– Jon Drummond Nike NT

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Felix breaks Jones’ prep 200m record at Mt. SAC

Prep sensation Allyson Felix set a new national high school record in the women’s 200 meters in winning the invitational race Saturday at the 45th Mt. SAC Relays in Walnut, California.

Felix won the race in 22.51 seconds, bettering the previous record of 22.58 set by five-time Olympic medalist Marion Jones in 1992. The University of Southern California’s Natasha Mayers was the runner-up to Felix in 23.00, followed by U.S. stars Inger Miller (3rd-23.04), Crystal Cox (4th- 23.20) and Angela Williams (5th-23.81). Amazingly, Felix’s performance at Mt. SAC would’ve won her the silver medal at the 2001 World Outdoor Track & Field Championships.

A senior at Los Angeles Baptist High School, Felix will attend USC in the fall.

In other women’s events at Mt. SAC, 2001 World Outdoor Championships 200m bronze medalist Kelli White won the 100 meters in 10.97 seconds, with LSU’s Muna Lee the runner-up in 11.04. In the women’s 100m hurdles, Indiana University’s Danielle Carruthers was victorious in 13.04 seconds, and Aretha Hill won the women’s discus with a best of 63.13 meters/207 feet, 1 inch.

On the men’s side, 2000 Olympic 100m gold medalist and three-time world outdoor champion in that event, Maurice Greene, opened his outdoor season with a win in the 200 meters in 20.16 seconds. Coby Miller was the runner-up in 20.59, with Floyd Heard third in 20.78.

Other men’s winners at Mt. SAC included 1996 Olympic gold medalist and three-time world outdoor champion Allen Johnson in the 110m hurdles (13.42), Kaaron Conwright in the 100 meters (10.14) and Jesse Strutzel in the mile (4:02.80).

In field event action, the #1 ranked men’s long jumper in the world, Savante’ Stringfellow, won the long jump with a best of 8.08 meters/26 feet, 6.25 inches. Canada’s Jason Tunks won the men’s discus with a best throw of 64.12m/210-4, with two-time U.S. discus champion John Godina the runner-up with a throw of 64.03m/210-1.

In the men’s pole vault, 2003 USA Indoor Championships fourth-place finisher Russ Buller was the victor with a clearance of 5.75m/18-10.25, and Reese Hoffa won the men’s shot put with a throw of 20.50m/67-3.25

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University of Texas
Longhorn Invitational - 4/19/2003
Mike A. Myers Stadium
University of Texas

Event 9 Women 100 Meter Dash

Collegiate: C 10.78 1989 Dawn Sowell, LSU
Stadium: S 11.15 2003 Muna Lee, LSU
NCAA REGL: R 11.80
Name Year School Finals Wind

Finals
1 Richards, Sanya Texas 11.49R 1.4
2 Williams, Aleah Texas 11.54R 1.4
3 Reed, Zenobia Texas 11.60R 1.4
4 Phelps, LaToya Texas 11.74R 1.4
5 Denby, Nichole Texas 11.89 1.4
– Frazer, Merlene Unattached X11.49R 1.4
– Edwards, Jackie Unattached X12.02 1.4

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University of Texas
Longhorn Invitational - 4/19/2003
Mike A. Myers Stadium
University of Texas

Event 10 Men 100 Meter Dash

Collegiate: C 9.92 1996 Ato Boldon, UCLA
Stadium: S 10.16 2001 Darren Campbell, Unat.
NCAA REGL: R 10.50
Name Year School Finals Wind

Finals
1 Christian, Brendan Texas 10.36R 1.5
2 Gardner, Tre Texas 10.36R 1.5
3 Jordan, Richard Texas A&M 10.78 1.5
4 Thompson, Michael Texas A&M 10.87 1.5
5 Stoker, Chas Texas A&M 10.91 1.5
6 Schuldes, Roberto Texas 11.88 1.5
– Irion, Ryan Unattached X11.72 1.5
– Bulick, Daniel Texas A&M DNS

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Mt. San Antonio Community College
Mt. SAC Relays - 4/11/2003 to 4/19/2003
Walnut, CA

Event 313 Girls 100 Meter Dash Invitational High School

Name                    Year Team                    Finals

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Section 1 Wind: 2.7
1 Allyson Felix Los Angeles Baptist 11.24
2 Shalonda Solomon Long Beach Poly 11.43
3 Jessica Onyepunuka Peoria (Arizona) 11.59
4 Carol Rodriguez Western 11.68
5 DeAna Carson Vista Del Lago 11.83
6 Judith Onyepunuka Peoria (Arizona) 11.91
7 Amy Menlove Alta 12.05
8 Tiana Hood Long Beach Wilson 12.35
9 Teneshia Peart Pearson 12.98
Section 2 Wind: 1.3
1 Kristina Davis James Logan 11.98
1 Sparkle Anderson Serra (Sd) 11.98
3 Tara Davis-Quarrie St. Lucy’s 12.11
4 Patrice White Miller, A.B. 12.25
5 Ashley Bowens Laguna Creek 12.36
6 Quita Gaffney Florin 12.62
7 Aundrea Carter Crenshaw 12.67
8 Ashley Taylor St. Bernard 12.84
– Meagan Chacon Glendora SCR
Section 3 Wind: 2.3
1 Mackenzie Hill Long Beach Wilson 11.90
2 Unique Andersen Temescal Canyon 12.13
3 Jeanne Newman Moorpark 12.25
4 Jessica Branker-Schanez Temescal Canyon 12.39
5 Ana Marta Coutino Mexico 12.56
6 Shirfa Arnold Lancaster 12.71
7 Genice Kennebrew Walnut 12.75
8 Cortney Emmons South Hills 12.91
9 Eghosa Isa Notre Dame S 13.05

Name                    Year Team                    Finals  Wind H#

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Finals
1 Allyson Felix Los Angeles Baptist 11.24 2.7 1
2 Shalonda Solomon Long Beach Poly 11.43 2.7 1
3 Jessica Onyepunuka Peoria (Arizona) 11.59 2.7 1
4 Carol Rodriguez Western 11.68 2.7 1
5 DeAna Carson Vista Del Lago 11.83 2.7 1
6 Mackenzie Hill Long Beach Wilson 11.90 2.3 3
7 Judith Onyepunuka Peoria (Arizona) 11.91 2.7 1
8 Sparkle Anderson Serra (Sd) 11.98 1.3 2
8 Kristina Davis James Logan 11.98 1.3 2
10 Amy Menlove Alta 12.05 2.7 1
11 Tara Davis-Quarrie St. Lucy’s 12.11 1.3 2
12 Unique Andersen Temescal Canyon 12.13 2.3 3
13 Jeanne Newman Moorpark 12.25 2.3 3
13 Patrice White Miller, A.B. 12.25 1.3 2
15 Tiana Hood Long Beach Wilson 12.35 2.7 1
16 Ashley Bowens Laguna Creek 12.36 1.3 2
17 Jessica Branker-Schanez Temescal Canyon 12.39 2.3 3
18 Ana Marta Coutino Mexico 12.56 2.3 3
19 Quita Gaffney Florin 12.62 1.3 2
20 Aundrea Carter Crenshaw 12.67 1.3 2
21 Shirfa Arnold Lancaster 12.71 2.3 3
22 Genice Kennebrew Walnut 12.75 2.3 3
23 Ashley Taylor St. Bernard 12.84 1.3 2
24 Cortney Emmons South Hills 12.91 2.3 3
25 Teneshia Peart Pearson 12.98 2.7 1
26 Eghosa Isa Notre Dame S 13.05 2.3 3
– Meagan Chacon Glendora SCR

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Mt. San Antonio Community College
Mt. SAC Relays - 4/11/2003 to 4/19/2003
Walnut, CA

Event 459 Men 400 Meter Dash Invitational

Name                    Year Team                    Finals

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Finals
1 Corey Nelson Nike 45.55
2 Kellie Willie Louisiana State 45.62
3 Brandon Couts Pioneer TC Elite 45.90
4 Andre Ammons E O Y B C 46.14
5 Jerome Davis Unattached 46.37
6 Sean Baldock Great Britain 46.59
7 Brian Fell Vitesse Inte 47.11
– Ronnie Williams New York Elite TC SCR

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Mt. San Antonio Community College
Mt. SAC Relays - 4/11/2003 to 4/19/2003
Walnut, CA

Event 450 Women 4x100 Meter Relay Invitational

Team                                                 Finals

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Finals
1 H S I ‘A’ 42.76
2 US National Team - Red ‘A’ 42.80
3 Illinois ‘I’ 44.56
1) Chequetta Bearfield 2) Nicole Whitman
3) Shanna Pickett 4) Perdita Felicien
4 Notre Dame ‘A’ 44.88
5 Arizona ‘A’ 45.21
– Louisiana State ‘L’ DNF
3) Lolo Jones 4) Muna Lee
– San Diego State ‘S’ SCR
– US National Team - Blue ‘A’ SCR

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Mt. San Antonio Community College
Mt. SAC Relays - 4/11/2003 to 4/19/2003
Walnut, CA

Event 451 Men 4x100 Meter Relay Invitational

Team                                                 Finals

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Finals
1 US National Team - Red ‘A’ 38.52
2 H S I ‘A’ 38.75
3 US National Team - Blue ‘A’ 38.83
4 West Virginia ‘A’ 40.85
5 Louisiana State ‘L’ 45.00
– Arkansas ‘A’ DNF
1) Richard Smith 2) Mike Thomas
3) Eddie Jackson 4) Ahmad Carroll
– Washington State ‘W’ DNF
– U S C ‘U’ SCR
– San Francisco State ‘A’ SCR

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Mt. San Antonio Community College
Mt. SAC Relays - 4/11/2003 to 4/19/2003
Walnut, CA

Event 467 Women 100 Meter Dash Olympic Dev

Name                    Year Team                    Finals

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Section 1 Wind: 0.6
1 Crystal Cox NC Elite 11.44
2 Nina Mayes Rice 11.52
3 Carmelita Jeter Csu Domingue 11.61
4 Angela Manuel Remi TC 11.62
5 Kiesha Givens Gator TC 11.67
5 Melinda Smedley San Diego State 11.67
7 Chequetta Bearfield Illinois 11.74
Section 2 Wind: 0.4
1 Rachelle Boone Indiana 11.42
2 Connie Moore Penn State 11.44
3 Peta-Gaye Dowdie Puma TC 11.68
4 Tara Perry Sheffield Elite TC 11.69
5 Gracie Dinkins Split Second TC 11.95
6 Anthonette Carter California 12.19

Name                    Year Team                    Finals  Wind H#

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Finals
1 Rachelle Boone Indiana 11.42 0.4 2
2 Connie Moore Penn State 11.44 0.4 2
2 Crystal Cox NC Elite 11.44 0.6 1
4 Nina Mayes Rice 11.52 0.6 1
5 Carmelita Jeter Csu Domingue 11.61 0.6 1
6 Angela Manuel Remi TC 11.62 0.6 1
7 Melinda Smedley San Diego State 11.67 0.6 1
7 Kiesha Givens Gator TC 11.67 0.6 1
9 Peta-Gaye Dowdie Puma TC 11.68 0.4 2
10 Tara Perry Sheffield Elite TC 11.69 0.4 2
11 Chequetta Bearfield Illinois 11.74 0.6 1
12 Gracie Dinkins Split Second TC 11.95 0.4 2
13 Anthonette Carter California 12.19 0.4 2

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Mt. San Antonio Community College
Mt. SAC Relays - 4/11/2003 to 4/19/2003
Walnut, CA

Event 460 Women 100 Meter Dash Invitational

Name                    Year Team                    Finals  Wind

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Finals
1 Kelli White Remi TC 10.97 0.8
2 Muna Lee Louisiana State 11.04 0.8
3 Natasha Mayers U S C 11.09 0.8
4 Latasha Richardson Sprint Capitol 11.17 0.8
5 Torri Edwards adidas 11.24 0.8
6 Miesha McKelvy Arkansas 11.45 0.8
7 Angela Daigle So. Cal Chee 11.61 0.8
8 Sa Donna Thornton Nike 11.66 0.8
– Kiesha Givens Gator TC SCR

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Mt. San Antonio Community College
Mt. SAC Relays - 4/11/2003 to 4/19/2003
Walnut, CA

Event 468 Men 100 Meter Dash Olympic Dev

Name                    Year Team                    Finals

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Section 1 Wind: -0.8
1 Bennie Chatman Washington State 10.40
2 Shomari Wilson Unattached 10.42
3 Jorge Richardson Puerto Rico 10.52
4 Travis Morse Cal Poly S L O 10.59
5 Gentry Bradley Unattached 10.61
6 Kevin Ellis Great Britain 10.77
7 Curtis Johnson Texas at San 10.84
8 Carlos Garcia United Stars TC 11.42
9 B.J. Tucker Wisconsin 16.61
Section 2 Wind: 0.5
1 Nic Alexander Abilene Christian 10.31
2 Christie VanWyk Abilene Christian 10.40
3 Ahmad Carroll Arkansas 10.42
4 Samie Parker Oregon 10.43
5 Dan Tutskey Unattached 10.52
6 Babatunde Ridley Unattached 10.57
7 Orlando Blanco New Era TC 10.68
8 Anthony Arthorlee US Army 11.22

Name                    Year Team                    Finals  Wind H#

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Finals
1 Nic Alexander Abilene Christian 10.31 0.5 2
2 Bennie Chatman Washington State 10.40 -0.8 1
2 Christie VanWyk Abilene Christian 10.40 0.5 2
4 Shomari Wilson Unattached 10.42 -0.8 1
4 Ahmad Carroll Arkansas 10.42 0.5 2
6 Samie Parker Oregon 10.43 0.5 2
7 Jorge Richardson Puerto Rico 10.52 -0.8 1
7 Dan Tutskey Unattached 10.52 0.5 2
9 Babatunde Ridley Unattached 10.57 0.5 2
10 Travis Morse Cal Poly S L O 10.59 -0.8 1
11 Gentry Bradley Unattached 10.61 -0.8 1
12 Orlando Blanco New Era TC 10.68 0.5 2
13 Kevin Ellis Great Britain 10.77 -0.8 1
14 Curtis Johnson Texas at San 10.84 -0.8 1
15 Anthony Arthorlee US Army 11.22 0.5 2
16 Carlos Garcia United Stars TC 11.42 -0.8 1
17 B.J. Tucker Wisconsin 16.61 -0.8 1

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Mt. San Antonio Community College
Mt. SAC Relays - 4/11/2003 to 4/19/2003
Walnut, CA

Event 461 Men 100 Meter Dash Invitational

Name                    Year Team                    Finals  Wind

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Finals
1 Kaaron Conwright Nike 10.14 1.4
2 J.J. Johnson Nike 10.15 1.4
3 Mickey Grimes Nike 10.18 1.4
4 Anson Henry Nike 10.33 1.4
5 Anthony Buchanan Washington State 10.46 1.4
5 Kenny Brokenburr Nike 10.46 1.4
– Ato Bolden adidas DNF

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Mt. San Antonio Community College
Mt. SAC Relays - 4/11/2003 to 4/19/2003
Walnut, CA

Event 462 Women 100 Meter Hurdles Invitational

Name                    Year Team                    Finals  Wind

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Finals
1 Danielle Carruthers Indiana 13.04 -0.4
2 Perdita Felicien Illinois 13.06 -0.4
3 Felicia Stone Sheffield Elite TC 13.31 -0.4
4 Lolo Jones Louisiana State 13.37 -0.4
5 Vonette Dixon adidas 13.38 -0.4
6 Bisa Grant Elite Athlet 13.97 -0.4
– Joyce Bates Nike SCR
– Sarah Claxton Great Britain SCR

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Mt. San Antonio Community College
Mt. SAC Relays - 4/11/2003 to 4/19/2003
Walnut, CA

Event 458 Women 400 Meter Dash Invitational

Name                    Year Team                    Finals

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Finals
1 Hazel-Ann Regis Louisiana State 51.68
2 Allison Beckford Rice 51.69
3 Marsha Dawkins Oral Roberts 51.82
4 Brigitta Langerholc Unattached 52.50
5 Tonette Dyer San Diego State 52.60
6 Tia Trent United Stars TC 54.31