Nukuri And Armstrong Place Third And Fourth

April 13, 2007

NORMAN, OK –

The University of Iowa women’s track team began competition at the John Jacob Invitational today, with the Distance Carnival. The Hawkeyes had eight student-athletes compete in the Carnival, all in the 1,500 meters.

Juniors Diane Nukuri (4:30.11) and Meghan Armstrong (4:30.18) placed third and fourth respectively, while senior Shannon Stanley placed eighth (4:34.95.).

The Iowa women’s track team will continue competition at the John Jacob Invitational in Norman, OK, with the field events beginning at 9 a.m.

RESULTS
1,500 Meters
1. Diana Chelimo (Oral Rob.) 4:27.39 3. Diane Nukuri (I) 4:30.11 4. Meghan Armstrong (I) 4:30.18 8. Shannon Stanley (I) 4:34.95 18. Jessica Schmidt (I) 4:48.95 20. Racheal Marchand (I) 4:50.75 22. Jordan Laney (I) 4:51.63 27. Molly Esche (I) 5:01.45 30. Rachel Hawks (I) 5:02.91

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