Carri Long (Purdue '00)

February 8, 2001

(INDIANAPOLIS, IND.) - The Indiana Invaders have added Carri Long, a graduate of Purdue University and Northview H.S. (IN), to the club's roster.

Long's athletic endevours in 2000 include the Olympic Trials, a second place finish at the NCAA Indoor Championships, 6th at the Outdoor NCAA Championships, and both Indoor and Outdoor Big Ten Champion in the high jump. This four time All-American was also a two time high school state champion while at Northview H.S.

In addition to track, Long excelled in the classroom while at Purdue. Long graduated with honors in May and was awarded the Big Ten Medal of Honor as Purdue's top outstanding female student-athlete. She was a finalist for the 1999 NCAA Sportsperson of the Year Award, honoring sportsmanship as well as athletic excellence.

Long's combination of track and the rodeo circuit, horse showing and barrel racing competitions, will be highlighted in the Western Horseman Magazine. Long is also an accomplished roper of goats and the May 2001 issue of Western Horseman is scheduled to contain a feature on the Carri.

"Long's top ten ranking in the high jump will add additional depth and balance to our team's roster as we look toward upcoming National Championships," said club director Greg Harger. Added Harger, "Carri has clearly positioned herself for tremendous opportunities in the coming years and we look forward to supporting her quest for national and international success throughout her athletic career".

For additional information on Carri Long visit:
http://www.indianainvaders.com/athletes/carri_long.asp

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