Jen Rhines Earns Berth to her Third Olympic GamesJen Rhines, a 1996 Villanova graduate, earned her third Olympic berth on July 4 as she finished second in the 5,000m final and will run in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Running for adidas, Rhines crossed the finish line in 15:02.02. This is her... Koons Finishes Eighth in her Heat at U.S. Olympic TrialsFrances Koons saw her run at making the U.S. Olympic team end as she finished eighth in her heat at the U.S. Olympic Trials held in Eugene, Ore. Koons ran the 1,500m in 4:17.41 in a race where the top six in each heat advance to the finals. Curtis and Koons Ready for Olympic TrialsBobby Curtis and Frances Koons are set to compete in the U.S. Olympic Trials in Eugene, Ore., beginning Friday. Curtis is entered in the 5,000m, while Koons will race the 1,500m. Koons Named USTFCCCA Division I All-AmericanAfter recording a time of 16:28.99 in the 5,000m finals of the NCAA Championships, senior Frances Koons was named a USTFCCCA Division I All-American. She finished 12th in the race. Koons and Haglund Conclude NCAA ChampionshipsSenior Frances Koons concluded the NCAA Championships in the 5,000m crossing the finish line in 16:28.99 for 12th place. Senior Liz Haglund came into the steeplechase ranked 18th in the nation. She finished 14th overall, recording a time of 10:39... |
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