Carri Long

May 13, 2001
(INDIANAPOLIS) Invaders' Carri Long (Brazil, Ind.) gave a preview of what to expect from the Invaders at the Billy Hayes Invitational on Saturday with a Friday evening qualifier (1.84) in Illinois. Long qualified for her second USATF National Outdoor Championship. Long is the 14th member of the Invaders to qualify for Outdoor Nationals.

The Invaders finished with 6 event wins with Long in her second competition of the weekend joining teammates Tara Loper, Kirt Thompson, Hope Sanders (Indianapolis, Ind.), Kelly French, and Judy Porter with wins in their respective events: Hammer Throw, Javelin Throw, 800, 1500, and 3,000. French's mark (4:22.94) in dueling with 1500 runner-up and teammate Priscilla Hein (4:25.39) was a personal best performance.

"Thompson's dominating performance was quite remarkable given his back spasms that just a few days ago had him nearly 100% immobilized," said Invaders Throws Coach Matt Gaston. Added Gaston, "Our St. Vincent Sports Medicine Team and athletic trainer Jon Grant really deserve an assist on Thompson's performance today."

Invaders' multi-event specialist, decathlete Phil McMullen, tied his career best in the pole vault (5.08) and took 2nd in the event.

The Invaders are focused on peaking for the USATF National Championships in Eugene, Oregon (June 21-24) and at the first annual USA National Club Track & Field Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana (July 19-21). With the first USA National Club Championship to be held in Indianapolis, the Invaders' look forward to a strong showing on their home turf.

Meet Results:
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Top Indiana Invaders' Finishers:

1 JT    76.52   Kirt Thompson
1 HT    58.66   Tara "Big Time" Loper
1 HJ    1.82    Carri Long
1 800   2:07.66 Hope Sanders
1 1500  4:22.95 Kelly French
1 3,000 9:57    Judy Porter
2 1500  4:25.40 Priscilla Hein
2 PV    5.08    Phil McMullen
3 100H  13.52   Le'gretta Smith