Carri Long Frankie Young Steve Parker Paula Serrano

February 17, 2002
(INDIANAPOLIS) Invaders' Toyinda Wilson and Carri Long, both graduates of Purdue University, improved on previous national qualifying marks in setting the standard at the Boilermaker Open. Wilson set a fieldhouse record with 20.49 in the weight throw and Long won the high jump with a mark of 1.86. Teammate Le'gretta Smith also improved upon her previous national qualifying time of 8.30 with a 8.28 to take second in the 60H at the Hoosier Hills Invitational.

Long's performance in the high jump ranks her in the Top 5 in the United States this season, Wilson's mark in the weight throw maintains her Top 10 ranking from last weekend, and Smith's performance hurdles her into a Top 15 ranking in the 60H (as of 2/13/2002).

In addition to the improved performances of the "national qualifying trio," the Invaders posted wins in eight events at the Hoosier Hills Invitational. Smith led the charge with wins in the 200 (25.01) and 400 (56.90), Frankie Young and Pristina Jones both posted wins in the long jump (7.21 & 5.67), Steve Parker won the high jump (2.08), Linise Gordon won the triple jump (12.02), and Keisha Banks won the mile (4:59.44).

The high flying duo of Paula Serrano and Shannon Gallagher went 1-2 in the pole vault with 4.01 and 3.86 respective performances. Both improved on their vaulting marks from last week's Cannon IV Classic in Indianapolis.

  

Coach Aron McGuire said, "In general we're pleased with this weekend's performances. Our focus and preparation from the beginning has been in putting ourselves in a solid position for the outdoor season. We're also looking for great performances from our athletes competing at Indoor Nationals."

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