March 30, 2008

Raleigh, NC-The IPFW women's Track and Field team competed in the prestigious Adidas Raleigh Relays hosted by North Carolina State over the weekend.

The meet was highlighted by performances by senior Laura Williams in the shot put and junior Crystina Martinez in the 10,000m distance run.  Both women broke IPFW school records.  Williams placed 23rd in the shot put throwing 11.99m.  Martinez finished second in the 10,000m at 35:57.27. 

Crystal Martinez also ran a great race in the 10,000m.  She crossed the finish line third with a time of 36:16.97.

Head Coach Mike Fruchey stated, "Our meet went well.  The team is looking forward to Cincinnati next week, as we continue to try to improve."

The 'Dons will travel to the University of Cincinnati to compete in the Oliver Nikoloff Invitational on April 5.

Event:	Name:	Place:	Time/Distance:
100m Dash	Nikita Matthews	68th	13.34
1,500m Run	Beth Hoekstra	37th	5:04.54
10,000m Run	Crystal Martinez	2nd	35:57.27
10,000m Run	Crystina Martinez	3rd	36:13.97
3,000m Steeplechase	Val Hardesty	11	11:42.92
3,000m Steeplechase	Annina Gruber	18th	12:23.22
3,000m Steeplechase	Ashley Porter	19th	12:42.82
4x800m Relay	IPFW Team	8th	10:13.47
4X1,500m Relay	IPFW Team	11th	21:00.88
1,600 Sprint Medley	IPFW Team	14th	4:43.70
Shot Put	Laura Williams	23rd	11.99m
Shot Put	Sara Branam	33rd	8.03m
Discus Throw	Laura Williams	33rd	28.39m
Discus Throw	Sara Branam	34th	23.48
Javelin Throw	Laura Williams	27th	21.80m
Javelin Throw	Nikita Matthews	29th	14.29m