Natasha Lothery

October 23, 2003
(INDIANAPOLIS) The Indiana Invaders have added 800 meter runner Natasha Lothery, a graduate of Ball State University and Lawrence North HS (IN), to the team's roster. Lothery's best performance in the 800 is 2:06.55.

Lothery, a transfer from Kentucky State University to Ball State University, finished 12th at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships in 1999 while at Kentucky State. Lothery is a Ball State University Record Holder in the DMR, 600, and indoor 800.

Lothery, as a senior at Lawrence North HS, competed at the Indiana High School State Championship in the 400, 4x400, and 4x800 ('98) and competed at the Indiana High School State Cross Country Championship ('97).

Lothery will join a rapidly growing and very successful middle distance development program that has yielded success in the development program's first year of emphasis with significant progress and new personal records for Hope Sanders (2:03.48) and Jacob Koczman (1:47.72).

Team Director Greg Harger said, "Lothery has just begun to tap into her potential. Training under Coach Robert Thomas will put her within striking range of next year's US Olympic Trials Qualifying Standard (2:04.90)."

For further information on the Indiana Invaders, please contact Greg Harger at 317 289-4018 or online at: (email)