Bethel Track and Field Begins 2013 Indoor Season

Bethel Track and Field Begins 2013 Indoor Season

Numerous first place finishes at Bethel Open

01.12.2013

1/12/2013 4:45:00 PM

Results

ARDEN HILLS, Minn. ? Bethel University began its 2013 indoor track and field season Saturday with the three-team Bethel Open at Bethel's Sports and Recreation Center. With many Royal competitors out of the country for interim classes, Bethel still managed to compete exceptionally against conference foe St. Olaf and Rockford College.
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Krista McCright (Sr., Cedar Rapids, Iowa) paced the women's 60-meter dash in both the prelims and the final heat Saturday morning, as the Cedar Rapids, Iowa, native finished the race with a time of 8.41 seconds in the prelims and 8.43 seconds in the finals to capture first place by .24 seconds.
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The 600-meter race belonged to Bethel as well, as Rebecca Wesley defeated her competition by nearly a second with a time of 1:41.24 in the final heat of the contest. Her middle distance counter part Michelle Tellez tried to give BU the 600- and 800-meter sweep, however, Tellez took second with a time of 2:38.33.
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The Royals continued its success in the 60-meter hurtles and 4x400 meter relay, as Jenna Yorkovich and Abby Furlong took first and second in the 60-meter hurtles, respectively. Meanwhile, BU continued its success in the relays, capturing first place in the 4x400 with a time of 4:23.67 in the final heat.
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Bethel's success went beyond the track surface, with exceptional finishes in many field events. Four BU pole-vaulters took No. 2-No.5, but it was KelliAnne O'Leary that just missed first place. Abby Furlong and Rachel Cole edged their competition, however, taking first place in the triple jump and shot put, respectively. Alyssa Solberg captured first place in the weight throw, heaving the weight 13.16 meters.
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BU's women's track and field squad will compete next weekend at St. Thomas on Friday, January 18. The men and women will participate at the Anderson Field House at 4 p.m.

Source: http://athletics.bethel.edu/news/2013/1/12/WTRACK_0112134530.aspx

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