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THIS IS NOTRE DAME

University of Notre Dame ...................... 2-3University Leadership ............................. 4-5Academic Excellence .............................. 6-7Athletic Facilities .................................... 8-9Sports Medicine ...................................... 10Strength and Conditioning ..................... 11Excellence On the Field ........................... 12Excellence Off the field ........................... 13City of South Bend ................................. 14Student Welfare and Development ......... 15Monogram Club ..................................... 16

INTRO

Media Information .................................. 18Notre Dame Glossary ......................... 19-22Track & Field Legends ........................ 23-24

2008-09 SEASON PREvIEw

Men’s Track & Field Preview.................... 26Men’s Track & Field Roster ...................... 27Women’s Track & Field Preview ............... 28Women’s Track & Field Roster ................. 29Men’s Cross Country Preview .................. 30Men’s Cross Country Roster .................... 31Women’s Cross Country Preview ............. 32Women’s Cross Country Roster ............... 332008-09 Cross Country / Track & Field Schedules ............................................... 34

COACHES

Head Coach Joe Piane ........................ 36-37Assistant Coach Tim Connelly ................. 38Assistant Coach John Millar ..................... 39Assistant Coach Adam Beltran ................. 40Assistant Coach Amy Henry .................... 40Assistant Coach Jim Garnham ................. 41Support Staff .......................................... 41

STuDENT-ATHlETES

Women’s Biographies ........................ 44-58Men’s Biographies ............................. 60-72

2007-08 SEASON IN REvIEw

2007 Men’s Cross Country Results .......... 742007 Women’s Cross Country Results ..... 752008 Track & Field Results ................. 76-86

HISTORy & RECORDS

NCAA Cross Country History /All-Americans .......................................... 88BIG EAST / NCAA Championship Results . 89National Catholic Championship ............ 90Notre Dame Invitational ......................... 91Track & Field All-Americans ................ 92-93All-America Analysis ................................ 94NCAA Track & Field Team Results ........... 95NCAA Track & FieldIndividual Results ............................... 96-97Men’s Indoor Records ............................. 98Men’s Outdoor Records .......................... 99Women’s Indoor Records ...................... 100Women’s Outdoor Records ................... 101Men’s Meet Records ............................. 102Women’s Meet Records ........................ 103Men’s BIG EAST Indoor Results .............. 104Men’s BIG EAST Outdoor Results ........... 105Women’s BIG EAST Indoor Results ......... 106Women’s BIG EAST Outdoor Results ...... 107Track & Field All-BIG EAST Honors ........ 108Men’s Indoor Bests ............................... 109Men’s Outdoor Bests ............................ 110Women’s Indoor Bests .......................... 111Women’s Outdoor Bests ....................... 112Men’s Cross CountryMonogram Winners .............................. 113Women’s Cross CountryMonogram Winners .............................. 114Men’s Track & FieldMonogram Winners ....................... 115-121Women’s Track & FieldMonogram Winners .............................. 122Four-Year Monogram Winners ....... 123-126BIG EAST Conference ............................ 127

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Of CONTENTS

MEDIA INfORMATION

The Notre Dame Sports Information Office is always interested in assisting members of the media in their coverage of Irish cross country and track & field. Publicity and media information for Notre Dame cross country and track & field is handled by sports information assistant Stephanie Fischer. Please feel free to contact Fischer at the Notre Dame Sports Information Office.

Photographs, feature ideas and results are always available from the Sports Information Office. For men’s soccer information and interviews, please contact Fischer at (574) 631-1762. All interviews with coaches and players should be arranged through the Sports Information Office.

BIG EAST wEB INfORMATION

The BIG EAST Conference maintains its presence on the World Wide Web at www.bigeast.org. The site contains current information on all facets of the BIG EAST Conference. Please contact Rachel Margolis in the BIG EAST media relations department for more information.

CREDITS

The 2008-09 Notre Dame Cross Country / Track & Field Media Guide was written and edited by Sports Information Assistant Stephanie Fischer and Assistant Sports Information Directors Alan George and Sean Carroll.

Page layout and design by Cindy Lemcke of Ave Maria Press, Inc., Notre Dame, Ind.

Inside and outside cover design by Dave Scholtes of Ave Maria Press, Inc., Notre Dame, Ind.

Interior photography by Mike Bennett of Lighthouse Imaging, Kevin Burke, Matt Cashore, Mike Clark, Linda Dunn, Joe Garza, Heather Gollatz of HG Photography, Pete LaFleur, Chris Masters, C.W. Pack, Derrick Peyando, Sam Roberts, Eric Ruethling, David Silverman, Stephen Slade, S.R. Smith, Marcus Snowden, Bob Solorio, Bob Stowell, Eric Szajko of Lighthouse Imaging, Martin Vloet, Alison Wade of New York Road Runners, Alan Wasielewski and Jerry Wolford.

About Notre DAme

The University of Notre Dame sits on 1,250 acres containing two •lakes and has 137 buildings.

The • Basilica of the Sacred Heart, the 14–story Hesburgh Library

with its 132–feet–high mural depicting Christ the Teacher, and

the University’s beautifully renovated 128–year–old Main Build-

ing with its famed 23.9 Karat Golden Dome are among the most

widely known university landmarks in the world.

Notre Dame has 8,332 •undergraduate students

and a total enrollment of

11,479 students.

rANkiNgs

Notre Dame is rated •among the nation’s top

25 institutions of higher

learning in surveys con-

ducted by U.S. News and

World Report, Princeton

Review, Time, Kiplinger’s, and Kaplan/Newsweek.

The • Wall Street Journal has cited Notre Dame one of the “New

Ivies” in American higher education, along with, among others,

Duke, Northwestern and Johns Hopkins.

Notre Dame is one of the few universities to rank in the top 25 in •the U.S. News & World Report survey of America’s best colleges

and the U.S. Sports Academy Directors’ Cup standings of the best

overall athletic programs.

The University of Notre

Dame, founded in 1842

by Rev. Edward F. Sorin,

C.S.C., of the Congregation

of Holy Cross, is an independent,

national Catholic university located

in Notre Dame, Ind., adjacent to the

city of South Bend and approximately

90 miles east of Chicago.

U N I V e R S I t Y O F

NOTRE DAME

Notre Dame ranks fifth in a listing of “dream schools” in a sur-•vey of parents by the Princeton Review. The top seven are Stan-

ford, Princeton, Harvard, Brown, Notre Dame, Duke, and Boston

College.

stuDeNts

Notre Dame’s graduation rate of 95 percent is exceeded by •only Harvard and Princeton.

Notre Dame’s 98 percent retention rate between the freshman •and sophomore years is among the highest in the country, thanks

in large part to the University’s unique First Year of Studies

Program.

Notre Dame has one of the highest undergraduate residential con-•centrations of any national university, with 80 percent of its stu-

dents living in 27 residence halls. Some 40 Holy Cross religious

leaders continue to live and provide a pastoral presence in the

halls.

Graduate and undergraduate students at the University come from •all 50 states and more than 100 countries worldwide.

Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., took office as the 17th president of the University of Notre Dame on July 1, 2005. He was elected by the Uni-versity’s Board of Trustees to a five-year term April 30, 2004.

An associate professor of phi-losophy and member of Notre Dame’s faculty since 1990, Father Jenkins had served from 2000-2005 as a vice president and associate provost at the University.

Prior to his service in the pro-vost’s office, Father Jenkins had been religious superior of the Holy Cross priests and brothers at Notre Dame for three years. As religious superior, he was a Fel-low and Trustee of the University, but he relinquished those posts to assume his duties in the provost’s office.

Father Jenkins specializes in the areas of ancient philoso-phy, medieval philosophy and the philosophy of religion. He is the author of Knowledge and Faith in Thomas Aquinas, published by Cambridge University Press in 1997.

Father Jenkins earned de-grees in philosophy from Oxford University in 1987 and 1989. He earned his master of divinity degree and licentiate in sacred theology from the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley, Calif., in 1988.

Prior to entering the Congre-gation of Holy Cross, he earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in philosophy from Notre Dame in 1976 and 1978, respectively. Father Jenkins was ordained a priest in Notre Dame’s Basilica of the Sacred Heart in 1983. He served as director of the Old Col-lege program for Notre Dame un-dergraduate candidates for the Congregation of Holy Cross from 1991 to 1993.

A native of Omaha, Neb., Fa-ther Jenkins was born Dec. 17, 1953.

“If we are clear in our

purpose, we will excel

in our ideals. This will

be my priority and my

passion as President of Notre Dame.”

– Father Jenkins’ Inauguration

Speech, 2005

Notre DAme ADmiNistrAtioNPresident – Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C.

Provost – Thomas G. Burish

Executive Vice President – John Affleck-Graves

Vice President and Associate Provost – Christine Maziar

Vice President and Associate Provost – Don Pope-Davis

Vice President and Associate Provost – Dennis Jacobs

Vice President for Student Affairs – Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C.

Vice President for University Relations – Louis M. Nanni

Vice President for Research – Robert Bernhard

Vice President and General Counsel – Carol Colby Kaesebier

Vice President for Business Operations – James J. Lyphout

Vice President and Chief Investment Officer – Scott C. Malpass

Vice President for Public Affairs, Communication – TBA

Vice President for Finance – John A. Sejdinaj

John Affleck-Graves Executive Vice President

Thomas G. BurishProvost

Richard C. NotebaertChairman, Notre Dame

Board of Trustees

Don Pope-DavisNCAA Faculty Representative

U N I V e R S I t Y

lEADERSHIP

John B. “Jack” Swarbrick Jr., a Notre Dame graduate who has risen to national

prominence as a lawyer, consultant and executive in the collegiate and Olympic sports

industries, was appointed July 16, 2008 as the University’s 12th director of athletics.

Raised in Yonkers, N.Y., and Bloomington, Ind., Swarbrick is a 1976 magna cum

laude graduate of Notre Dame with a bachelor’s degree in economics. Upon graduating

from Stanford Law School in 1980, he returned to Indiana to accept a position as an as-

sociate in the Indianapolis law firm Baker & Daniels. He was made partner in 1987.

At the same time that Swarbrick began his career, the city of Indianapolis was be-

ginning its effort to become a world-class center for amateur and professional athletics.

An employment law specialist, Swarbrick soon shifted his focus to sports and quickly

became active in the city’s initiatives.

As a member of the Indiana Sports Corp., including the chairmanship from 1992 to

2001, Swarbrick led many of the city’s successful proposals to a wide array of athletics

organizations – from the NFL to the U.S. Olympic Committee to the Big Ten Conference.

His leadership efforts have resulted in the city:

Earning the bid to host the 2012 Super Bowl to Indianapolis•Becoming the home of the NCAA national headquarters•Hosting the 1987 Pan American Games•Hosting the 1991 World Gymnastics Championships•Hosting NCAA Final Fours and other college championship competitions and a •wide array of national and world championships in the Olympic sports

Securing rights to host the Big Ten Conference men’s and women’s basketball •tournaments for five consecutive years beginning in 2008

Swarbrick’s work has focused on the representation of owners of sports teams

and organizations which sanction or conduct athletic competitions. He has served as

general counsel for numerous national governing bodies of Olympic sports, including

USA Gymnastics and USRowing, and as a consultant to the 1996 Olympic Games. He

also served as president and chief executive officer of LMiV, an Internet-based network

of radio stations.

In his work as an advisor to the NCAA, Swarbrick has:•Coordinated the men’s College Basketball Partnership, an NCAA-led group that •addresses the opportunities and challenges in the sport

Worked with the NCAA’s Corporate Partners and Champions Program•Served as a member of the NCAA Division I women’s Basketball Discussion •Group

Chaired the NCAA/USOC task force dedicated to developing proposals to expand •sponsorship of Olympic sports among NCAA member institutions

Developed the business plan for the new NBA/NCAA youth basketball enterprise•Before accepting the offer to lead his alma mater’s athletics department, Swarbrick

had been a finalist for several high-profile positions in college athletics, including presi-

dent of the NCAA and commissioner of the Big 12 Conference.

Swarbrick and his wife, Kimberly, are the parents of four children: Kate, a junior

at St. Louis University; Connor, a sophomore at Wake Forest University; Cal, a junior in

high school; and Christopher, a high school sophomore.

Notre Dame’s Academic Services for Student-Athletes, housed in the

Coleman-Morse Building, is designed to help Notre Dame fulfill its com-

mitment to all student-athletes in their pursuit of a college degree and

academic excellence.

In order to achieve these goals,

Academic Services has several

major objectives:

Maintain the academic 1.

integrity of the University

Help student-athletes 2.

maximize their academic

potential

Comply with University and NCAA rules and regulations3.

Assist every student-athlete as they work towards graduation 4.

in four years

Academic Services provides many services that begin when First

Year students arrive on campus and continue through graduation. Ser-

vices provided include but are not limited to:

Consistent counseling and appropriate interventions regarding •academic matters

Refer student-athletes to campus offices where they can meet reg-•ularly with their professors and college advisors

Monitoring the progress of student-athletes through regular com-•munication with professors

Provide tutorial assistance for the student-athletes•

A new computer/study space was completed inside the Coleman-

Morse Building for the start of the 2007-08 school year. This new 2,500

square-foot room can handle any combination of 80 student-athletes or

tutors at once. There are also nine study rooms used for small group

meetings or private sessions with tutors. The study space has approxi-

mately 20 desktop computers available for use and has wireless con-

nections available for laptops.

The University of Notre

Dame ranks number

one in the country in

terms of graduating its

student-athletes, according to

statistics released recently by the

NCAA.

a c a d e m I c

ExCEllENCE

Whether measured by the federal government in its Department of

Education report or by the NCAA through its newer Graduation Success

Rate (GSR) numbers, graduation rates for Notre Dame student-athletes

rank among the national leaders in most categories among major foot-

ball-playing colleges and universities.

2007 NCAA Graduation Rates All data for student-athletes who enrolled between 1997 and 2000

(numbers are percentages)

All Student-Athletes Federal Rate 1. Duke, 91 2. Stanford, 90 3. Notre Dame, 89 4. Northwestern, 87 5. Boston College, 85

GSR 1. Notre Dame, 98 (tie) U.S. Naval Academy, 98

(tie) Northwestern, 98 4. Duke, 97 5. Boston College, 96

Male Student-Athletes Federal Rate 1. Stanford, 90 2. Duke, 89 3. Notre Dame, 85 4. Northwestern, 835. Boston College, 79

GSR 1. U.S. Naval Academy, 98 2. Notre Dame, 97 3. Northwestern, 96 4. Boston College, 95

(tie) Duke, 95

Female Student-Athletes Federal Rate 1. Notre Dame, 94 2. Duke, 93 3. Northwestern, 92

(tie) Rice, 92 5. Penn State, 91

GSR 1. Notre Dame, 100

(tie) Vanderbilt, 100 (tie) U.S. Naval Academy, 100 4. Northwestern, 99 (tie) Duke, 99 (tie) Rice, 99 (tie) Wake Forest, 99

Black Student-Athletes Federal Rate 1. Wake Forest, 86 2. Stanford, 84 3. Vanderbilt, 82 4. Northwestern, 81 5. Boston College, 76 (tie) Rice, 76 (tie) Duke, 76 8. Notre Dame, 75

GSR 1. U.S. Naval Academy, 96 2. Wake Forest, 93 (tie) Northwestern, 93 4. Notre Dame, 91 5. U.S. Air Force Academy, 88

Football Student-Athletes Federal Rate 1. Stanford, 91 2. Duke, 90 3. Boston College, 87 4. Vanderbilt, 85 5. Wake Forest, 80 6. Notre Dame, 79 (tie) Northwestern, 79

GSR 1. U.S. Naval Academy, 952. Northwestern, 94 3. Notre Dame, 93 (tie) Boston College, 93 (tie) Stanford, 93 (tie) Duke, 93

a t h l e t I c

fACIlITIES

Eight years ago, the Notre Dame department of athletics and the

University embarked on creating an ambitious athletics facility master

plan so Irish student-athletes would have access to state-of-the-art ven-

ues for practice, training and competition.

That blueprint, which touched nearly every varsity sport, continues

to come to life. By the time the plan in completed, the entire area just

east of the Joyce Center and north of Edison Road will boast a compre-

hensive and impressive athletic quad.

NEw fACIlITIESAlumNi soccer stADium

The new $5.7 million stadium had its groundbreaking April 26, •2008 and is expected to be completed in June 2009. The stadium

will be a lighted facility that will feature a natural grass field,

locker rooms, restrooms, concession areas and 2,000 seats.

ArlottA FAmily lAcrosse stADium

Groundbreaking for the $5 million facility occurred April 17, 2008 •and is expected to be completed in June 2009. Arlotta Stadium will

feature 2,000 seats, lights, an artifical-turf field, locker rooms, re-

strooms and concession area.

melissA cook stADium Located on the southeast corner of campus, the new softball stadi-•um opened April 12, 2008 and can accommodate up to 1,500 fans.

trAck stADium

Ground was broken for construction of the $3 million outdoor track •in June 2008. The new nine-lane facility will meet IAAF guidelines

and completion is expected in late October 2008.

lAbAr FootbAll PrActice FielDs

Three new practice fields adjacent to the Guglielmino Athletics Com-•plex will be ready for the start of fall practice in August 2008. Two

of the fields will be FieldTurf and the third will be natural grass.

RENOvATED fACIlITIESPurcell PAvilioN

Home to the Irish men’s and women’s basketball teams as well as •the volleyball squad, construction on the $26.3 million Joyce Cen-

ter Arena addition and renovation will begin in September 2008.

chArles W. “leFty” smith, Jr. ice riNk

Tentative plans for a $30 million facility will create a new home •for the Irish hockey team within the Joyce Center fieldhouse. The

project would increase capacity to 4,000 while improving locker

rooms, concessions and restrooms.

PROSPECTIvE NEw fACIlITIESoutDoor teNNis comPlex

The $4.9 million project will create a new outdoor playing and •practice home with seating for 2,000 and will meet NCAA re-

quirements to host national championships on the Notre Dame

campus.

roWiNg boAthouse

A new boathouse for the rowing team eventually will be construct-•ed near the existing boathouse on the St. Joseph River.

Nearly $70 million of the

Spirit of Notre Dame

development campaign

has been earmarked

for strategic athletics facilities

renovation and construction designs.

S p O R t S

MEDICINE

sPorts meDiciNe

Head athletic trainer and physical therapist Jim Russ oversees a •staff of three associate and eight assistant athletic trainers, plus

two physical therapist/athletic trainers, all of whom are certified

and boast nearly 200 years of collective experience.

Irish athletes have access to three state-of-the-art sports medi-•cine facilities in the Joyce Center, Notre Dame Stadium and the

Guglielmino Athletics Complex.

The Guglielmino facility encompasses more than 8,500 square-•feet of cutting-edge sports medicine technology including the lat-

est in physical therapy modalities and rehabilitation equipment,

with two 3,500-gallon therapy pools, a full x-ray unit and an MRI

machine.

streNgth & coNDitioNiNg

Director of strength and conditioning Ruben Mendoza is in charge •of a department that has eight full-time coaches, an intern and a

nutritionist.

The 25,000 square foot Haggar Fitness Complex is located between •the Loftus Sports Center and Guglielmino Athletics Complex.

The Haggar Fitness Complex features a three-lane development •track, a 45x18 yard Prestige Turf plyometric agility area, a Ga-

torade hydration station, six giant plasma screen televisions

and a state-of-the-art sound system with 28 speakers and four

subwoofers.

S t R e N g t h &

CONDITIONING

most AcADemic All-AmericANs

1. Nebraska .............. 2612. Notre Dame ........2013. MIT ...................... 1453. Penn State ............ 1455. Stanford ................ 1266. Augustana (Ill.) ..... 1257. Bucknell ................ 1168. Texas ..................... 1129. UCLA ..................... 11110. Illinois Wesleyan . 110

Notre DAme Athletics … by the Numbers

674 Total number of Irish student-

athletes in 2007-08

26 Sports offered by Notre Dame

25 National Championships (11

in football, seven in fencing,

two in women’s soccer, two in

men’s tennis and one in men’s

golf, men’s cross country and

women’s basketball)

93 BIG EAST Championships by

Notre Dame in 13 seasons of

conference play

8 Conference Championships won by Irish teams in 2007-08 (BIG

EAST and Great Western Lacrosse League)

19 Irish sports that advanced either as a team or an individual to

postseason play in 2007-08

29 All-Americans during the 2007-08 school year

Directors’ cuP stANDiNgs

For the 10th straight year in 2007-08, Notre Dame posted a top-25

finish (21st) in the United States Sports Academy Division I Directors’

Cup all-sports competition sponsored by the National Association of Col-

legiate Directors of Athletics (formerly known as Sears Directors’ Cup).

Notre Dame is among 14 schools to earn a top-25 finish in each of

the past 10 years (1999-2008), as Irish programs finished 25th in ’99,

21st in 2000, 11th in ’01, 13th in ’02 and ’03, 19th in ’04, 16th in ’05,

sixth in ’06, 22nd in ’07 and 21st in ’08.

e x c e l l e N c e

ON THE fIElD...

Notre DAme Athletics … by the Numbers

201 All-Time Academic All-Americans (second all-time)

8 Academic All-Americans in 2007-08

44 All-Time NCAA postgraduate scholarship recipients

18 Notre Dame teams (out of 22) with a graduation rate of 100%

(best percentage in NCAA)

8 Irish athletic teams that earned a perfect score of 1,000 in the

NCAA’s Academic Performance Rate in 2007-08 (tied for most

among Division I football playing schools)

AcADemic All-AmericANs

Notre Dame has had 201 Academic All-Americans since 1952, •second-most among all NCAA institutions

From 2006-08, 32 student-athletes earned Academic All-Ameri-•ca recognition, the most Academic All-Americans in a three-year

stretch in school history

Eight Irish student-athletes were named Academic All-Americans •in 2007-08: Brittany Bock (women’s soccer), John Carlson (foot-

ball), Ashley Jones (women’s soccer), Trevor Laws (football),

Brett Lilley (baseball), Ryan Miller (men’s soccer), Adrienne Nott

(women’s fencing), Jordan Pearce (hockey).

Post-grADuAte scholArshiPs:Notre Dame has had 44 student-athletes receive a postgraduate •scholarship from the NCAA since the program was founded in

1964. During the 2007-08 school year, John Carlson (football)

and Brett Lilley (baseball) became the most recent recipients of

the prestigious scholarship.

. . . e x c e l l e N c e

Off THE fIElD

stuDeNt WelFAre AND DeveloPmeNt

The Student Welfare and Development Program implements events •and activities that are designed to facilitate learning within five

key areas: academic excellence, athletic success, career prepara-

tion, community involvement and personal development.

The program has three components: elective services (commu-•nity service, leadership, social events); complementary services

(encourages administrators and coaches to request coordination

of workshops, events and activities); and essential services (stu-

dent-athletes participate in a series of required skill-building and

developmental workshops and activities).

The Student Welfare and Developmental Program, founded in •1996, continuously seeks to develop programs that educate stu-

dent-athletes on current issues, so as to ensure that when they

graduate from the University, they are prepared to successfully

meet the challenges of life.

commuNity service

More than 92 percent of Notre Dame’s student-athletes (from all •26 varsity teams) participated in community service activities

during the 2007-08 school year.

Irish student-athletes completed more than 5,000 hours of com-•munity service while assisting more than 50 non-profit organiza-

tions and schools.

S t U d e N t W e l F a R e

AND DEvElOPMENT

The College Football Hall of Fame •is located in downtown South

Bend.

The Studebaker National Museum •is located in South Bend and dis-

plays carriages of four U.S. Pres-

idents, prototypes and industrial

treasures.

The community’s version of “Willy Wonka” can be found at The •South Bend Chocolate Company and Chocolate Museum.

Adventurers can enjoy both rafting and kayaking on the East •Race Waterway, the first artificial whitewater course in North

America.

During the summer, the South Bend Silver Hawks (the Class A •minor league affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks) plays at

Coveleski Stadium.

On Friday’s prior to an Irish home football game, downtown South •Bend features a Football Friday Tent Party with live music, food

and drink on the grounds of the College Football Hall of Fame.

South Bend and

Mishawaka are

the two largest

cities in St. Joseph

County and help boost the

population of the area to

266,431.

c I t Y O F

SOuTH BEND

N O t R e d a m e

MONOGRAM CluB

moNogrAm club

The Notre Dame Mono-•gram Club is comprised

of nearly 7,000 individu-

als who have earned the

University’s varsity ath-

letic insignia for their

athletic or team-support endeavors or who have been honorary-

monogram recipients.

Yearly dues entitle members to a variety of benefits: annual golf •outing; membership card; the Inside Irish publication; members’

children eligible for Brennan-Boland-Riehle scholarship at Notre

Dame; and ticket applications for home football games.

AlumNi

The University’s network of 275 alumni clubs—including 60 •international clubs—is the most extensive in higher education.

The Notre Dame Alumni Association’s current membership reach-•es nearly 110,000.

With graduates renowned for their loyalty and generosity, Notre •Dame annually ranks among the top five in percentage of alumni

who contribute to the University.

In the world of business, Notre Dame alumni serve in chief ex-•ecutive and other leadership positions at firms such as Andrews

McMeel Publishing; the Chicago Mercantile Exchange; General

Electric; Goldman, Sachs & Co.; Haggar Company; Marriott Corp.;

Merck & Company; and Office Depot.

Notre Dame Monogram

Club: Bridging the

Gap Between Legend

and Legacy

18 U N I V E R S I T Y O F N O T R E D A M E ®

Media Information/Quick Facts

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BIG EAST Conference Office(Dan White)

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CSTV Online (www.und.com)Notre Dame Sports Properties

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PrintSouth Bend Tribune

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Associated Press (Tom Coyne)

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Notre Dame Observer(Ken Fowler)

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Track & Field News(E. Garry Hill)

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Trackwire(Gary Verigin)

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Notre Dame Quick FactsLocation ......................................Notre Dame, IN 46556Founded ..................................................................1842Enrollment ..............8,352 (undergraduate)/11,603 (total)Nickname ..................................................Fighting IrishColors ......................................................Gold and BlueConference......................................................BIG EASTFacilities ..........................................Meyo Track (indoors)

Monogram Track (outdoors)President ................................Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C.Provost ....................................................Thomas BurishDirector of Athletics ..................................Jack SwarbrickAssoc.Athletics Director (XC/TRK) ........Mike KarwoskiAthletic Department Web Page......................www.und.comAthletic Department Hotline ......................574-631-3000

Coaching StaffTrack & Field Head CoachMen’s Cross Country Head Coach

Joe Piane (Loras ’69)Piane’s Office Phone............................(574) 631-6135

Women’s Cross Country Head CoachTrack & Field Women’s Distance Coach

Tim Connelly (Notre Dame ’83)Connelly’s Office Phone ......................(574) 631-6989

Track & Field Sprints/Hurdles CoachJohn Millar (Western Ontario ’78)

Millar’s Office Phone ..........................(574) 631-4871Track & Field Throws Coach

Adam Beltran (UM-KC ’99)Beltran’s Office Phone ........................(574) 631-9982

Field Events CoachJim Garnham (Kent State ’98)

Garnham’s Office Phone ......................(574) 631-1694Sprints/Hurdles Coach

Amy Henry (Hampton’02)Henry’s Office Phone ..........................(574) 631-8491

Coaches’ Fax ............................................(574) 631-9690

Sports InformationSports Information Phone ........................(574) 631-7516Sports Information Fax ............................(574) 631-7941Address ..............................................Sports Information

112 Joyce CenterNotre Dame, IN 46556-5678

Senior Associate AD/Media Relations ......................................John Heisler

Sports Information Director ..............Bernadette CafarelliAssistant SID/

Track & Cross Country Contact ..Stephanie FischerFischer’s Direct Line ........................(574) 631-1762Fischer’s Cell Phone ........................(574) 340-2851Fischer’s E-Mail [email protected]

BIG EAST ConferenceBIG EAST Phone ....................................(401) 272-9108BIG EAST Fax ........................................(401) 751-8540Address ..........................................222 Richmond Street

Providence, RI 02903BIG EAST Conference web page................www.bigeast.orgCommissioner......................................Michael TrangheseAssoc.Commissioner (Communications) ............John PaquetteAssoc.Commissioner (Olympic Sports) ..................Jim SiedliskiTrack/Cross Country Contact ........................Dan White

White’s E-Mail [email protected]

Glossary

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Academic All-Americans – The 2006-07season proved to be a banner one, both on thefields of competition and in the classroom, forthe Notre Dame track & field/cross countryprogram. The Irish had four student-athletesearn ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA AcademicAll-America honors, led by middle distance run-ner Thomas Chamney, who was a first-teamselection in 2007 after picking up third-teamplaudits in ’06.

Chamney became the fifth Irish track andfield athlete to be tabbed a two-time AcademicAll-American and the fourth to earn first-teamhonors. The three-time All-American on thetrack earned a Bachelor’s Degree from theCollege of Arts and Letters in 2007, graduatingwith a 3.56 cumulative grade point average inEnglish.

Joining Chamney as 2007 Academic All-Americans were sprinter Maryann Erigha anddistance harriers Sunni Olding and Todd Ptacek.The honors were the first for each athlete.Erigha was also awarded an Arthur Ashe Jr.Sports Scholar Award (first team) along withfellow sprinter Okechi Ogbuokiri (fourthteam), and was a recipient of Notre Dame’sByron V. Kanaley Award for exemplary scholar-ship and leadership among senior monogramwinners.

Through the years, the Notre Dame track &field/cross country program has produced 20student-athletes who have been awarded a placeon the ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA AcademicAll-America Team a total of 26 times.The pro-gram has been especially strong the past fourseasons, as 10 athletes have combined to garner14 Academic All-America certificates, includingfour first-team berths.

Notre Dame Track & Field/Cross CountryAcademic All-Americans

Tom Mick - 1988Theresa Rice - 1989 (cross country only)Mike McWilliams - 1995Jeff Hojnacki - 1997Jason Rexing - 1997, 1998Errol Williams - 1998Mike Brown - 1999Alison Klemmer - 2000Ryan Shay - 2002Luke Watson - 2002, 2003Lauren King - 2004Todd Mobley - 2004, 2005Stacey Cowan - 2005, 2006Sean O’Donnell - 2005, 2006Stephanie Madia - 2006Tim Moore - 2006Thomas Chamney - 2006, 2007Maryann Erigha - 2007Sunni Olding - 2007Todd Ptacek - 2007

All-America Streak – Irish runners have aproven record in national championship meets,as evidenced by their current line of All-America citations.

The Irish men’s track & field team is on astreak of 17 years (1990-2007) with at least onecompetitor earning All-America honors (the Irishhave amassed 166 All-America honors since1921). The Notre Dame women’s track & fieldteam has enjoyed at least one All-America per-formance each season since 1997 (ten-yearstreak) and 38 overall since 1994.

All-American (Two Sports) – Former Irishgreat Raghib “Rocket” Ismail is part of anexclusive group of four student-athletes whohave combined All-America honors in footballand another sport during their Notre Damecareers. Ismail was a two-time consensus first-team All-American in football (1989, 1990) andalso earned All-America honors on the track asa sprinter in 1991.

The other members of this elite club are:Edward “Moose” Krause (football 1932; basket-ball 1932-34), Dick Arrington (football 1965;wrestling 1966) and Bob Golic (football 1977-78;wrestling 1978-79).

Recently-departed high jumper Emily Loomisnarrowly missed becoming the first female stu-dent-athlete in school history to join this group.She earned her first track All-America citationwith a tie for eighth place in the outdoor highjump at the 2006 NCAA Championship, in addi-tion to earning honorable mention All-Americalaurels in volleyball following the 2003 campaign.Technically,Notre Dame has not considered hon-orable mention selections in its final count of All-Americans.

Aragon – Former Irish track and cross countrystandout Dr. Chuck Aragon was presented withthe Spirit of Notre Dame Award during theNotre Dame-Michigan game in the fall of 1992.The award, sponsored by Maxwell House andGeneral Foods, recognized Notre Dame ath-letes, past and present, who distinguished them-selves in competition, demonstrated the “Spiritof Notre Dame” and exhibited the ideals of theUniversity. Aragon captained both the NotreDame cross country and track teams during hiscareer (1977-81) and was the first Irish sub-four-minute miler.An All-American and bronzemedalist in the 1,500 meters at the Pan AmGames, he placed fourth in the 1984 OlympicTrials. Aragon, who completed his residency inanesthesiology, donated many hours to theLogan Center while at Notre Dame.

Back to the Bend – Although the Irish wontheir only cross country national championshipin 1957, the bus ride home from East Lansing,Mich., was anything but a celebration. In 26-degree weather, the Irish upset heavily-favoredMichigan State, but when coach Alex Wilsonadded up the team’s score of 121 points, he feltthe score was extremely high to contend forthe title.As a result, he and his team packed upand took the bus back to South Bend. Abouthalfway home the stunning news came over thebus radio, Notre Dame had defeated MichiganState by six points.

Coaching Tree – Although one of NotreDame’s oldest varsity programs (dating back to1890), the Irish track and field team didn’t bringon its first coach until 1916, when KnuteRockne took the job.He held that position until1927, starting a trend of stability among Irishtrack coaches.

Irish football flanker Tim Brown (above) heldthe Notre Dame 55-meter record until fellowgridiron star Raghib Ismail broke the recordin 1991. Brown won the Heisman Trophy forhis football exploits in 1987.

Knute Rockne (left), founder of the Irish track and fieldprogram, poses with John Plant and Edwin Richardsonin 1913.


Glossary

Two-time NCAA champion (’23 and ’24) Tom Lieb introduced the spinning throw delivery in the shot put, whichis still in use today.

Track coach from 1927-1940, John P. Nicholson became an innovator in coaching technique purely by accident.

Current Notre Dame track & field coach JoePiane is perhaps the best example of this, as he isin his 34th year at the helm of the Irish. Piane isthe longest-tenured coach among active mentorsat Notre Dame,with men’s swimming coach TimWelsh next in line with his 23rd season on tap in2008-09.

Notre Dame Track and Field CoachesThrough The Years (1890-present)

No coach - 1890-1916Knute Rockne - 1916-1927John P. Nicholson - 1927-1940William P. Mahoney - 1940-1942E.R.“Doc” Handy - 1942-1950Alex Wilson - 1950-1972Don Faley - 1972-1974Joe Piane - 1974-present

Deeter – JoAnna Deeter ended her career asone of the best women’s cross country and trackand field runners in Irish history. A native ofGlen Ellyn, Ill., Deeter earned All-America sta-tus twice for cross country in 1996 and 1998and three times in track & field, all in 1999.Included in her accomplishments were twothen-school records - the indoor and outdoor3,000 and the 10,000.

Fifth – One-fifth of a mile (approx. 320 meters)is the length of the Meyo Track, the largest col-legiate indoor surface in the country and thehome track for the Irish indoor teams. Firstopened in 1988, the track was named for Rayand Marie Meyo of Brecksville, Ohio, and ismade of the Mondo track surface featuring six42-inch lanes.

The Meyo Track has established itself as oneof the fastest surfaces in the nation and wel-comes a number of high-class athletes in a “lastchance” meet (the Alex Wilson Invitational)who are attempting to qualify for the NCAA

Indoor Championship. The Meyo Invitational,which features the “Meyo Mile” (a special racethat features many of the top milers in thenation) and the Alex Wilson Invitational arefixtures on the Notre Dame indoor track &field schedule each season.

Football Players – The Notre Dame footballand track & field programs are two of the old-est varsity sports on the Irish campus. Therehave been a number of football stars who havecrossed over to the track, or the field, and leftan impression on the track and field program.Just a glance at the Notre Dame track and fieldrecord book shows the effect that football play-ers have had on it.Raghib “Rocket” Ismail,whofinished second in the Heisman Trophy ballotingin 1990, holds the school record for the indoor55 meters and finished as an All-American in1991.

Former Irish defensive back Allen Rossum(now a standout return specialist with the NFL’sAtlanta Falcons) currently holds the schoolrecord in the indoor 60 meters (6.68), formerrunning back Randy Kinder set the indoor 200-

meter record in 21.11, former receiver RyanPostel owns the indoor 400-meter record(47.01) and former halfback Aubrey Lewis holdsthe top mark in the 400-meter hurdles (50.2).

Some football players who also earnedmonograms on the track include 1987 HeismanTrophy winner Tim Brown, Jack Elder, Edward“Moose” Krause, Elmer Layden, Dean Lytle,Ryan Mihalko (the school-record holder in thejavelin), Dwight Ellick, Terrail Lambert (stillactive in football), Creighton Miller and KnuteRockne.

Ghana – The impact of Notre Dame track canbe felt around the world as evidenced by WilliamP. Mahoney, an Irish alumnus who served as theU.S. ambassador to Ghana under the KennedyAdministration. A sprinter for coach JohnNicholson, Mahoney took over the coachingduties when Nicholson died in 1940. Mahoneyguided the team to an unofficial victory in theDrake Relays before he entered the Navy in1942.

Golden Anniversary – The 2006 seasonmarked the 51st running of the Notre DameInvitational cross country meet, one of thenation’s oldest and largest intercollegiate races.The invitational was started by former Irishhead coach Alex Wilson in 1956 as a four-milerace, extended to five miles in 1968 and awomen’s competition added in 1987. NotreDame has won the men’s event 15 times (mostrecently in 2003) and the women’s race on sixoccasions (also last doing so in 2003).

Heisman – Achieving success on both thetrack and the football field was the trademarkof former Irish runners Tim Brown and Raghib“Rocket” Ismail. Brown won the 1987Heisman Trophy in addition to running withthe track team during the offseason. Brownowned the school record in the 55 meters until1990 when ‘90 Heisman runner-up Ismail ran6.07 in the event, and eventually went on toearn track All-America honors by finishing sec-ond in the 1991 NCAA indoor 55 meters.


Hurd – Dr. Bill Hurd was honored in 2002 atthe annual Notre Dame Monogram Club din-ner with the Moose Krause DistinguishedService Award, the highest honor presented bythe Monogram Club.A world-class sprinter and1969 Notre Dame graduate with a degree inelectrical engineering, Hurd now is a noted eyesurgeon, with an ophthalmology practice inMemphis that specializes in cataract, glaucomaand diabetic treatment and keratorefractive sur-gery.

Hurd annually spends 2-3 weeks providingvoluntary eye surgery to the poor in Africa,Mexico and Brazil. On the most recent trip toMadagascar, he and two other doctors saw1,100 patients in 10 days and he performed 35eye surgeries – with Hurd and his colleaguesincreasingly in demand as their reputationgrows.

Hurd’s days of distinction as a collegianincluded being named Notre Dame’s “athlete ofthe year” for 1967-68 and establishing theAmerican indoor record in the 300-yard dash(29.8). He set eight Notre Dame records andtotaled five All-America finishes at the 1968 and‘69 NCAA meets (only two Notre Dame stu-dent-athletes ever have totaled more All-Americahonors).

He also was a finalist (top eight) at theOlympic Trials in the 100 and 200 meters, fin-ishing fifth in the 100 to just miss a spot on theOlympic squad (his competitors included thelikes of Jim Hines, John Carlos, Tommy Smithand Mel Gray).

Hurd – who added graduate degrees fromMassachesetts Institute of Technology (master’sin management science) and Meaharry MedicalSchool in Nashville – was a Rhodes Scholarshipregional finalist and received Notre Dame’sHarvey Foster Award in 1992 (recognizingalumni for distinguished civic activity) and theNCAA’s prestigious Silver Anniversary Award in1994 (recognizing career success and commu-nity service). He holds two U.S./foreign patentsfor optical devices, including a slit-lamp, mount-able intraocular biometer.

Also an accomplished jazz musician, Hurdrecently completed work on his fourth CD, inwhich he plays the saxophone and flute.

Hurd and his wife Rhynette, an attorney, havesent both of their sons to Notre Dame. One ofhis sons, Ryan, was a four-year monogram win-ner on the Irish track & field team from 2001-04.

Jinx – Although Irish great Greg Rice is widelyregarded as one of the best distance runners ofall time, his coach only saw him race once dur-ing his Notre Dame career. Coach JohnNicholson superstitiously felt he jinxed Riceduring races and therefore stayed in South Bendwhile Rice traveled to meets. The only raceNicholson saw was perhaps one of Rice’s finestas he outdueled Taisto Maki and Don Lash towin a three-mile race in 13:52.2. Unfortunately,the race would also be Nicholson’s last as thecoach died two days later from complications ofa heart attack that he suffered just hours beforethe competition.

Lieb – Tom Lieb, an Irish shot put thrower inthe early 20’s, is credited with introducing thespin-style delivery to the sport, a style which isstill used today. Lieb won the NCAA title in theevent during the 1923 and 1924 seasons.

Loftus Center/Guglielmino AthleticsComplex – Notre Dame first utilized the LoftusCenter in October of 1987 and is enjoying its22nd full season of use in 2008-09.The indoorfacility is highlighted by Meyo Field, a PrestigeTurf surface installed in 2003 that is shared withseveral Irish field sport teams, including the foot-ball and lacrosse programs.The Loftus Center isconnected to the Guglielmino AthleticsComplex, which features the 25,000-square footHaggar Fitness Center, a facility holding morethan 250 pieces of weight training equipment,six plasma televisions and a state-of-the-artsound system. It also houses the 150-seat IsbanAuditorium as well as plentiful meeting space.

Meyo Invitational – Four minutes, one mile.For years it was the unbreakable barrier and itremains among the most celebrated feats in allof sport. Folks that know the sport of track andfield will tell you that 3:40 in the 1,500 or 7:55in the 3,000 are just as impressive, but to thecasual fan there is something about the simplic-ity of it; four laps, four minutes, one mile.

In February 2009, the 22nd annual MeyoInvitational will return to the Loftus SportsCenter on Notre Dame’s campus with the mar-quee event at the meet being the Meyo Mile. Inthe past six seasons, 13 runners have broken themagical four-minute mark, highlighted by two

John P. Nicholson was one of track and field’s greatest innovators in the late 20’s and early 30’s.Here he is pictured with Irish distance great Greg Rice, plotting out the All-American’s next race.

Notre Dame senior Luke Watson pulled ahead in the final30 meters and won a heartstopping Meyo Mile in 2003,hitting the tape in a school-record time of 3:57.83.


Glossaryof the most exciting races at Notre Dame inrecent memory.

In 2003, Notre Dame senior Luke Watsonwon the race in school record time (3:57.83),moving into the lead a mere 30 meters from thefinish line.After the dust had settled, the top fivein the race were each in under four minutes,each within a half second of the others and eachowned one of the five fastest times in the worldthat year.

The 2005 race turned out to be just asthrilling, with four runners breaking the four-minute barrier, including a pair of Notre Dameathletes (Watson, running unattached, and soph-omore Kurt Benninger). All four sub-fourminute runners earned automatic qualificationto the NCAA Indoor Championship andBenninger’s time of 3:58.75 put him less than asecond off Watson’s school-record mark of twoyears earlier. Notably, Indiana’s Sean and JohnJefferson also became the first American broth-ers to run sub-four minute miles.

The Invitational, as well as the Meyo Mile, arethe brainchild of Irish head track & field coachJoe Piane. When the Loftus Center was built,Notre Dame installed a track that was oversized(one-fifth of a mile, or approximately 320meters) and topped with a Mondo surface,which produced a rare and very fast combina-tion.

Piane recounted the invention of theInvitational,“We put the meet together becauseit was a huge track and it was attractive to justgive it a try.The name comes from Ray Meyo,who donated everything, and we decided tohighlight the mile because even the average per-son knows that a sub-four-minute mile is verygood, so we put together a ‘four minute chal-lenge’ knowing that if the race did go underfour minutes, everyone was going to say, ‘Wow!This is really something.’”

The Meyo Mile, however will not be the onlygreat event on the weekend. The MeyoInvitational is always packed with outstandingperformances from start to finish. In 2007 ath-letes registered 85 automatic or provisionalqualifications for the NCAA Championship, andthrough the years, numerous track and schoolrecords have been shattered. In fact, six meetrecords and three track marks went by theboards during the 2007 meet alone.

National Champions – Fifteen Irish athleteshave won 16 national track titles during theprogram’s history, in addition to the two indi-vidual crowns and one team championship incross country. The most recent track championwas Ryan Shay, who ran away with the 10,000meters at the 2001 NCAA Championships inEugene, Ore.

Before Shay’s triumphant victory, NotreDame’s last track & field champion was TomMcMannon who won the 55-meter high hur-dles in 1972. Greg Rice (1938) and Oliver

Hunter (1942) were individual cross countrychampions, while coach Alex Wilson’s 1957squad won the NCAA cross country nationalchampionship.

Pioneer – Harry M. Jewett was the first rec-ognized Notre Dame track and field athlete,making his debut in 1890 at a relay invitationalin Ann Arbor, Mich.The school was next rep-resented in 1898 and the Irish have competedin every year since then with the exception of1906.

Rockne – The name that has become synony-mous with Notre Dame football also wasinvolved in the Irish track scene. After a diffi-cult freshman year as a reserve on the varsityfootball team, Knute Rockne turned his atten-tion to track where he earned a monogramand, as legend has it, once broke the worldrecord in the indoor pole vault with his besteffort of 12-4, but held it for such a brief periodthat he never received official recognition for it.Rockne became the University’s first trackcoach in 1916 and the first cross country men-tor in 1920. During his tenure, Rockne guidedfive Olympians and two Olympic medalists.Thecoach resigned his track responsibilities in 1928to devote his energy to football until his deathin 1931.

Roof Top Coaching – Injured by a wild dis-cus throw, John P. Nicholson (Irish track coachfrom 1927-40) sat on the roof of a car andshouted instructions to his runners through amegaphone during training. The methodproved so effective that Nicholson made the cara regular part of his training regimen.

Scholarships – Beginning with the 2004-05season, all 26 varsity programs at the Universityof Notre Dame received the full NCAA com-plement of scholarships.

Notre Dame’s Greg Rice (second from left) is consideredby many to be the greatest distance runner in U.S.history. The 1940 Sullivan Award winner, Rice wentundefeated in 65 major indoor and outdoor races overa three-year span, setting 10 world records in six differentevents. He also was an All-American in the two-mile race,winning the NCAA title in 1937 and 1939 and finishingsecond in 1938.

“Fully scholarshipping all our programs willhelp us realize our goals over the next five orsix years of pushing Notre Dame’s athletic pro-gram toward a top finish in the annual NACDADirectors’ Cup standings,” former Director ofAthletics Kevin White said.

“This eventually will put all of our programsin position to compete for national champi-onships.”

Starting Blocks – John P.Nicholson bestowedupon the track world perhaps his greatest inno-vation, the starting block. His starting blockcaught on in the late 1920s and was well-received by the track community.

“You have a device which will materiallymake short distance, hurdle and relay racingmore popular with both the public and ath-letes,” wrote former Illinois coach Harry Gill ina 1929 letter. “It appears to be a real help totrack athletics.”

John Griffith, former chairman of the NCAAtrack & field rules committee and commissionerof the Big Ten Conference, was equallyimpressed in a letter written the same year.

“I have studied the pictures of your newstarting device with a great deal of interest, andam of the opinion that you have made a distinctcontribution to track athletics.”

Sub-four – Jake Watson made history on June2nd, 2007 at the Music City Distance Carnival.It was there that he ran 3:59.4 over one mile,breaking the elusive four-minute barrier, buteven more notably, joined his older brother Lukeas just the second pair of brothers in Americanhistory to run sub-four minute miles. Luke, anIrish distance running legend and former assis-tant coach, first broke the barrier indoors at the2002 Meyo Invitational. Jake performed the featafter earning his first career All-American hon-ors during the 2007 track and field season.TheWatsons (Stillwater, Minn.) join twins Sean andJohn Jefferson who both broke four minutes inthe 2005 Meyo Mile.

Varsity – While the men’s track & field andcross country teams are two of the oldest teamsat Notre Dame, dating back to the 19th century,the women’s program is only in its infancy.Thewomen’s cross country team is in its 22nd yearand owns seven conference titles, includingthree BIG EAST crowns, all won in the past sixseasons. The women’s cross country team alsohas finished among the top 10 at the past fourof the past five NCAA Championships, includ-ing a third-place outing in 2002 and a fourth-place showing in 2004.

The women’s track & field squad enters its18th season of varsity competition this year andhas won seven league championships in thattime (three in the BIG EAST) and advanced atleast one runner to the NCAA Championshipfor the 11th consecutive year in 2007. In 2008,the Irish won their first-ever outdoor BIGEAST Championship, edging Louisville 120.5to 106.5 in a total team effort.


Track & Field Legends

J. GregoryRice

All-American 1937-39

Sullivan Award Winner

Greg Rice, billed as the great-est distance runner the UnitedStates has ever produced, waspresented with the 1940 SullivanTrophy as the nation’s top ama-teur athlete after he set a worldthree-mile record at the nationalchampionships. Named “theLittle Man with a Big Finish,”Rice smashed the world three-mile record with a time of 13:51.He earned All-America honorsin the mile in 1937, and alsoreceived those honors in thetwo-mile as he won the event in1937 and ’39 and placed secondin 1938.

Rice was undefeated in 65major indoor and outdoor racesin just over three years with 10world records in six differentevents. Rice became the first-ever cross country nationalchampion in 1938 when he ranthe four-mile course in 20:12.9to lead the Irish to a second-place team finish.

Born in 1916, Rice died inMay of 1991.

NicholasSparks

Monogram Winner1987-88

Best-selling author NicholasSparks graduated in 1988 and was atwo-time monogram winner in track& field.At Notre Dame, Sparks was amember of the 4x800-meter relayteam, which still holds the outdoorschool record.

After pursuing a variety of jobsafter graduation, he wrote his firstpublished novel entitled “TheNotebook,” which was released in1996. It became one of only five nov-els published in the past 35 years thatspent more than a year on the NewYork Times hardcover best seller list,and was eventually made into amovie in 2004 starring Ryan Goslingand Rachel McAdams.

His second novel, “Message in aBottle,” was published in 1998 andremained a bestseller for 43 weeks.The film version, starring KevinCostner, Paul Newman and RobinWright Penn, opened at number oneat the box office and grossed morethan $100 million.

His third novel, “A Walk toRemember,” was published inOctober 1999 and turned into amovie in 2002 starring MandyMoore.

In 2004, he was honored by NotreDame with the first-ever Rev. RobertF.Griffin,C.S.C.,Award, for establish-ing an initiative in the University’sCreative Writing Program thatincludes fellowships, internships andan annual Sparks Prize to support astudent writer-in-residence.

Nicholas Sparks has been marriedfor 17 years and has five children. Helives in New Bern, N.C., and stillruns nine miles a day.

AlexWilson

All-American 1930-32Irish Track Coach 1950-72

A middle-distance track star atNotre Dame,Alex Wilson is a perfectexample of an outstanding athleteand legendary coach.

While at Notre Dame,Wilson wasundefeated in the quarter- and half-mile events and set a national indoorrecord of 49.3 for the 440 in 1932.Heset records in both the 440 and 880races. Wilson also won the AmateurAthletic Union 600 and twice cap-tured the Milrose 600.

In 1928 and 1932, he competed inthe Olympics for his native Canadaand won a silver in the 800-meterrace and a bronze in the 400-meterrun in 1932.

In 1950, after 18 years as a success-ful track and swimming coach atLoyola (Ill.), he returned to coach atNotre Dame. During his 23 years withthe Irish, his teams finished in thenational top 10 11 times. Wilsonguided three track national champions,28 track and eight cross country All-Americans and led the Irish to thecross country national championshipin 1957. His teams appeared in themeet a total of 18 times.

He was voted into the CanadianTrack Hall of Fame in 1954 and in1967 he was elected to the HelmsAthletic Foundation Hall of Fame forhis contributions as a track coach in theUnited States.

Wilson was also honored asnational coach of the year by theNCAA Cross Country CoachesAssociation in 1972, and an indoortrack and field meet is held in hishonor each year at Notre Dame.

Wilson died on Dec. 10, 1994, atthe age of 87.

Rick Wohlhuter

All-American 1969-70U.S. Olympian

Sullivan Award Winner

Rick Wohlhuter, a two-timeOlympian and 1971 Notre Damegraduate, was selected to the Trackand Field Hall of Fame in 1991.Winner of an Olympic bronze medalin the 800 meters in 1976, he holdsthe distinction of being the last manto qualify for the Games in both the800- and 1,500-meter events.Wohlhuter won the IC4A 880-yardtitle in 1971 and qualified for theOlympics in 1972.

In addition to his appearance inthe Games,Wohlhuter broke the U.S.800-meter record twice and twice setworld records for the 880-yard race.He also set the world record for the1,000 meters in 1974 and won theevent the next three indoor seasons.Wohlhuter also won national out-door titles in 1973 and ’74. In 1974he earned the Sullivan Award as thenation’s top amateur athlete.

A 1970 NCAA champion in the600-yard event, the two-time All-American was also a member ofNotre Dame’s two-mile relay teamwhich placed second in the nation in1969.

Wohlhuter joined John Beatty, thefirst man to break the four-minutemile indoors, high jumper CharlesDumas, a 1956 gold medalist and firstjumper to clear seven feet, and DorisBrown-Heritage, winner of 14 U.S.distance titles and five world crosscountry championships, as the 1991Track and Field Hall of Fameinductees.


Tameisha King

Four-time All-AmericanFour-time BIG EAST

Champion

Tameisha King graduated fromNotre Dame in 2003, and left theUniveristy as its top female longjumper.

King owns both the indoor andoutdoor school records for thelong jump, in addition to runningin the school record 4x100-meterrelay.

She was a four-time All-American,with three of those hon-ors coming during the outdoorseason, and one during the indoorseason. Each of her All-Americahonors came in the long jump.

King had five top-10 finishes inthe NCAA Championship as wellas four BIG EAST Championshipsto her credit.

King also has a very impressiverésumé outside of the collegiatespectrum. In 2001, as a sopho-more, she placed second in thelong jump at National Junior Track& Field Championship, and wenton to finish among the top 10 atthe World Junior Championship inSantiago, Chile.

More recently, King won the2004 USA Track & Field Indoorlong jump title after finishingfourth in ’03. She also ended upsixth at the 2004 U.S. OlympicTrials and was the top finisherfrom the United States at the 2003Pan American Games.

RyanShay

Nine-time All-American2001 NCAA Champion

2003 USA Marathon Champion

A 2001 graduate, Ryan Shaybecame the USA MarathonChampion in 2003, continuing thechampionship ways of his collegiateyears. Shay is the most decoratedathlete in the history of NotreDame track & field.A 2001 NCAAchampion in the 10,000 meters,Shay was a nine-time All-Americanincluding two honors for crosscountry, two for indoor track andfive for outdoor track. His ninehonors are the second-most inschool history.

In 2002, a fifth year of eligibility,Shay was named an Academic All-American, and had a second-placefinish in the 10,000 meters at theNCAA Championship.

Shay was a nine-time BIG EASTchampion in his years at NotreDame, with one of those victoriescoming in cross country. He alsohad seven top-10 finishes at theNCAA Championships in variousdistance events including the 3,000,5,000 and 10,000 meters.

In 2000, he competed for theright to represent the USA Track &Field Team at the Olympic Games,finishing 10th in the OlympicTrials.

Upon graduation, he held schoolrecords in the indoor 5,000 meters,the outdoor 5,000 meters and the10,000 meters.

Shay's 2001 national champi-onship was the first outdoor cham-pionship by a Notre Dame athletesince 1954.

Shay died unexpectedly on Nov.3, 2007 during the running of the2008 U.S. Olympic Marathon trialsin New York City.

LukeWatson

Eight-time All-AmericanSix-time BIG EAST Champion

Sub-Four Minute Mile

Enjoying one of the best careers inthe history of Notre Dame track andfield, Luke Watson competed in one ofthe most exciting moments in the his-tory of the track and field program.

In January of 2003,Watson broke oneof the great barriers in sports, the four-minute mile, in front of one of thelargest crowds to ever see a track meetat Notre Dame. Watson’s mile of3:57.83 was the fastest collegiate indoormile in the country in ’03 and was onlythe second sub-four-minute mile inschool history.

In the ’03 season,Watson’s last withthe Irish, he was honored as an All-American for the eighth time, includ-ing two for cross country, four forindoor track and two for outdoortrack. He was also named an AcademicAll-American in both the ’02 and ’03seasons.

Upon graduating, Watson had fivetop-10 finishes in the NCAA Track &Field Championship, and two top-10finishes at the NCAA Championshipfor cross country. Additionally,Watsonheld six school records upon gradua-tion – the indoor and outdoor mile, the3,000-meter steeplechase, the indoor3,000 meters, outdoor 5,000 metersand the distance medley relay.

Watson was also a force to be reck-oned with in the BIG EAST. Duringhis career he was a six-time BIG EASTchampion. He also ledthe 2003 Irish to BIG EASTChampionships in both the indoor andoutdoor seasons, the first time a NotreDame team accomplished that feat.

MollyHuddle

Ten-time All-AmericanSeven-time BIG EAST

Champion

Molly Huddle graduated from NotreDame in 2007 as one of the most decoratedathletes in Irish sports history. Huddle con-cluded her career at the 2007 NCAAOutdoor Track and Field Championships,finishing third in the 5,000-meter run toearn her tenth All-America selection, arecord for the most All-America selectionsby a Notre Dame athlete in any sport.

Huddle’s other accolades include sixBIG EAST track titles, the most by anyIrish woman, and four NCAA MideastRegional 5,000-meter titles.

She set records across the boards bybeing the first woman in BIG EAST historyto win both the outdoor 5,000-meter and10,000-meter race in back-to-back years aswell as be named the BIG EASTOutstanding Outdoor Track Performer fortwo consecutive seasons. Former sprinterLiz Grow is the only other Irish athlete towin the award, receiving the honor in 2002.

Huddle posted top-four finishes in eachof her four NCAA 5,000m appearances,taking the runner-up spot in 2006. She cur-rently holds four Irish school records(indoor 3,000m & 5,000m/outdoor5,000m & 10,000m) as well as the BIGEAST meet record in the 10,000m.

Huddle’s success was not limited to thetrack. In her freshman season of cross coun-try she was named the 2003 NCAA GreatLakes Regional Runner of the Year afterger first-place performance. She earned All-America honors in 2002, 2003 and 2005with 6th-, 41st- and 15th-place finishes,respectively.

Huddle has competed at several USATrack and Field Championships, placingseventh at the 2004 Olympic Trials andwinning the 2003 U.S. Junior National3,000-meter title.

Track & Field Legends

Season Preview

Anna Weber returns for hersenior season with the Irishafter crushing the NotreDame record books duringher junior campaign.


Men’s Track &Field Preview

After winning the 2008 BIG EAST OutdoorChampionships and finishing second at the indoormeet, the Notre Dame men’s track and field teamwill look to carry over its momentum from lastseason into the 2009 campaign.

Now in his 34th year, Irish head coach JoePiane and his crew will look to stay atop theconference ranks and challenge for the nationalspotlight.

At the top of the returnee list for the Irish istwo-time track and field All-American PatrickSmyth.The senior from Salt Lake City, Utah hada phenomenal junior season, earning All-Americahonors and two BIG EAST titles. Smyth won hisfirst BIG EAST indoor title in the 5,000 meterswith a time of 13:57.44 and finished 13th in the3,000 meters at the NCAA IndoorChampionships. He followed that by taking theBIG EAST outdoor title in the 10,000 meters witha time of 29:14.76 and finished third at the NCAAMideast Regionals. He wrapped up his seasonwith an eighth-place finish in the 5,000 meters atthe NCAA Outdoor Championships for the All-America notice.

Junior Jake Walker will add experience to theIrish distance roster this season.The Ellwood City,Pa., native scored points at the BIG EAST indoormeet, finishing fifth in the 5,000 meters and sixthin the 3,000-meter run. After resting an injuryduring the outdoor season, Walker looks tobounce back and lead the Irish squad in ’08.

Piane will also look to sophomores Dan Jacksonand Paul Springer to contribute in the distanceruns for the Irish. Jackson finished 10th in the5,000 meters at last year’s conference indoor meet

and was seventh in the 10,000-meter run at the BIG EASToutdoor contest.

Newcomers Jordan Carlson,who finished third in the mile atthe Nike Outdoor Nationals, andJoe Miller will also add depth forthe Irish.

In sprints and hurdles, the Irishwill likely turn to the “HungarianTwins,” junior Balazs Molnar andsophomore Miklos Szebeny.

Molnar stormed onto the scenefor the Irish as a freshman in2007, racking up four all-BIGEAST honors, including the BIGEAST outdoor 400-meter title,and posting 13 performances thatrank among the top-10 in NotreDame history. Last season, heearned his fifth all-conferencenod with a third-place finish inthe indoor 400 meters, clocking inat 48.00, and was fourth at the

outdoor meet.Szebeny won the first four events of his

collegiate career and scored points for the Irishwith a fifth-place 200-meter finish at the BIGEAST Indoor Championships. He also qualifiedfor the league outdoor meet in the 100 and 200meters in 2008.

Senior Billy Buzaid will also add to the Irishsprints in ’08. He scored points for the Irish witha sixth-place finish in the 500 meters at the BIGEAST Indoor Championships and was a memberof the fourth-place 4x400-meter relay team at theleague outdoor meet.

Irish sprints coach John Millar also hopesnewcomers Jordan Rincon and Alex Korenstra cancontribute to the Notre Dame squad this season.

In the field, senior Jeff Mensch and sophomoresDenes Veres, Greg Davis and John Belcher returnfor the Irish.

Mensch scored points for the Irish with a sixth-place weight throw finish at the BIG EAST IndoorChampionships and finished fourth in the hammerthrow at the outdoor meet.

Veres earned his first all-BIG EAST honor witha second-place finish in the shot put at the leagueindoor meet, recording a toss of 17.12 meters (56-2). He garnered more all-conference accoladeswith a third-place shot put performance at theBIG EAST Outdoor Championships.

Davis narrowly missed all-conference honors ayear ago, finishing fourth in the weight throw atthe BIG EAST indoor meet and was fifth in thehammer throw at the outdoor championships.Belcher finished sixth in the shot put at theconference outdoor meet.

Newcomers Mitchell Gormley and AndrewHills will also look to contribute to this year’ssquad.

Handling the pole vaulting duties will be juniorMatt Schipper, who won the ’08 BIG EASTindoor pole vault title and qualified for the NCAAMideast Regionals. He’ll be joined by his youngerbrother, Kevin, who will be a freshman for theIrish this season.

Senior Blair Majcina and junior Eric Quickreturn as the top two jumpers for the Irish.Majcina finished second in the outdoor high jumpat the conference meet a year ago. Quick earnedall-BIG EAST honors with third-place finishes inthe indoor long jump and triple jump.

Sophomore Justin Schneider will compete inthe heptathlon and decathlon again for the Irishthis season.

With the experience of the returnees and talentof the newcomers, the 2008 Irish men’s track teamwill have a solid chance to sweep the BIG EASTtrophies and make a run for the national stage.

Experience Will Play Key Role in Success of 2009 Irish SquadThe Notre Dame men’s track team will turn to its veterans to continue success

Sophomore John Belcher returns for the Irish after qualifying for both theindoor and outdoor BIG EAST meets in 2008.

The 2008 BIG EAST indoor pole vault champion, MattSchipper, will lead the Irish vaulters this season.


2008-09 Men’sTrack & Field Roster

Name Event Year City State

Mat Abernethy XC/Mid So. College Park MDTyrell Atkins Sprints So. Omaha NERandall Babb XC/Mid Fr. Wheaton ILJohn Belcer Throws So. Cheyenne WYChandler Brooks Sprints So. Kansas City MOMatthew Brown Sprints So. Dunedin FL

Garren Bryant Sprints So. Warren OHBilly Buzaid Sprints Sr. Verona NJJordan Carlson XC/Mid Fr. Inver Grove Heights MNSpencer Carter XC/Mid So. Boise IDWilliam Cernanac XC/Mid Fr. Englewood CO

Blake Choplin XC/Mid Jr. Kansas City MODaniel Clark XC/Mid Sr. Jackson MIPatrick Coughlin Sprints So. Oak Lawn ILMax Cruz XC/Mid Fr. Chesterfield MOGreg Davis Throws So. Peachtree GA

Cameron Eckert XC/Mid Jr. Markle INTerrence Egan XC/Mid Jr. Yorktown Heights NYRyan Gamboa XC/Mid So. Upland CAAlex Gannon Sprints So. Corte Madera CAMitchell Gormley Throws Fr. Lawrenceville GA

Kyle Higdon XC/Mid So. Michigan City INAndrew Hills Throws Fr. Toledo OHEdward Hitchler Sprints So. Comfort TXJack Howard XC/Mid Jr. Libertyville ILDan Jackson XC/Mid So. Ann Arbor MI

Ryan Jacobs XC/Mid So. Roscoe ILRonald Kadykowski Sprints Fr. Brighton MIAlex Korenstra Sprints Fr. New Paris INKevin Labus XC/Mid So. Indianapolis INSean Lindbloom Sprints Fr. New Lenox IL

Mitchell Lorenz XC/Mid Fr. Brainerd MNKelly Lynch XC/Mid Fr. Spokane WABrian Mahon Jumps Sr. Granger INBlair Majcina Jumps Sr. Mokena ILKevin McFadden XC/Mid Sr. New Tripoli PA

Jeff Mensch Throws Sr. Del Mar CAJames Merchun Jumps Jr. Carmel INJoe Miller XC/Mid Fr. Bowling Green OHKenneth Minogue XC/Mid Jr. Louisville KYBalazs Molnar Sprints Jr. Dunaujvaros Hungary

Mark Moore XC/Mid Sr. Novi MITray Morgan Jumps Sr. Daphne ALThomas Noel XC/Mid So. Louisville KYJames Notwell XC/Mid Jr. Upper Arlington OHDoug Onuscheck Jumps Fr. Raleigh NC

Connor Paladino Jumps Fr. Skillman NJThomas Pesch XC/Mid Fr. Elgin MNEric Quick Jumps Jr. Bakersfield CAJordan Rincon Sprints Fr. Las Vegas NVKevin Schipper Jumps Fr. Leo IN

Matt Schipper Jumps Jr. Leo INJustin Schneider Jumps So. Atlanta GAJohnathan Shawel XC/Mid Fr. Placentia CARyan Sheehan Sprints So. Round Hill VAMichael Smigelski Throws Fr. Mequon WI

Patrick Smyth XC/Mid Sr. Salt Lake City UTPaul Springer XC/Mid So. Kenett Square PABrier Steenberge XC/Mid Jr. Granburg TXZac Suriano XC/Mid Fr. Clifton Park NYMiklos Szebeny Sprints So. Telki Hungary

Nick Tammerine Sprints Fr. Oregon OHDenes Veres Throws So. Ellwood City PAKevin Veselik XC/Mid Sr. Clarendon Hills ILTrevor Waliszewski XC/Mid Fr. Larkspur COJake Walker XC/Mid Jr. Ellwood City PAKary Yergler XC/Mid So. Coto de Caza CA


Handling the throws for the women’s squad willbe senior Anna Weber and junior JacquelineEspinoza.

Weber earned all-BIG EAST honors with athird-place finish in the weight throw at the indoorconference meet and a second-place showing inthe hammer throw at the outdoor contest.

Espinoza garnered an all-BIG EAST outdoornod with a second-place finish in the discus and athird-place performance at the NCAA MideastRegionals. She went on to finish 25th in the discusthrow at the NCAA Outdoor Championships.

Sophomore Rudy Atang looks to add to themix of Irish throwers this season,while junior EliseKnutzen will handle javelin duties for NotreDame.

This season, the Irish women’s track and fieldteam looks to improve on last year’s results withthe experience of the returnees and contributionsfrom the newcomers.

The Notre Dame women’s track and field teamwill turn to its veterans this year to lead a talentedgroup of newcomers to the medal stand at theBIG EAST Conference meets.

The Irish finished sixth at last year’s BIG EASTIndoor Championships and were third at theleague’s outdoor meet. Eight members of thewomen’s squad went on to compete at the NCAAMideast Regionals and two took part in theNCAA Outdoor Championships.

At the top of the list of returning Irish is All-American Alyissa Hasan.

Hasan destroyed the Irish record books lastseason and set a new mark of 4,069 points in thepentathlon at the NCAA Indoor Championships.The senior from Williamsville, N.Y., finished ninthat the meet and became Notre Dame’s first-evermulti-event All-American. Hasan also earned herfirst all-BIG EAST indoor honors with a second-place finish in the pentathlon. Her second-placeheptathlon finish at the league outdoor meetearned her more all-conference accolades. Hasanfinished 23rd at the NCAA Mideast Regionals inthe 100-meter hurdles and was 15th in theheptathlon at the NCAA OutdoorChampionships.

Newcomer Maddie Buttinger, the top-rankedjunior pentathlon and heptathlon competitor inCanada, will provide depth in the multi-events forthe Irish.

In the distances, the Irish will turn tosophomore Marissa Treece, junior Lindsey Fegusonand senior Heidi Rocha.

Treece was sixth in the 3,000 meters at the BIGEAST indoor meet a year ago and finished in thesame spot in the 5,000 meters at the outdoormeet. Ferguson earned all-BIG EAST honors witha third-place finish in the 3,000-meter steeplechaseat the conference outdoor meet. At the leagueindoor meet,Rocha was 14th in the 10,000 metersand finished 10th in the event at the outdoorcontest.

Leading the Irish sprints in ’08 will be juniorJoanna Schultz.The Holmen,Wisc. native finishedseventh in the 400 meters at the BIG EAST IndoorChampionships, then earned all-conference honorswith a third-place showing in the event at theoutdoor meet. Schultz also earned all-BIG EASTaccolades as a member of the Irish 4x400 and4x800-meter relay teams.

Irish sprints coach John Millar will also rely onCora Dayon, Natalie Johnson and Kelly Langhans,who are all returning for their second season withthe Irish.

Dayon finished second in the 500 meters at theBIG EAST Indoor Championships, earning herfirst all-conference honor. Johnson finished justbehind her in third, garnering all-BIG EASTaccolades, as well. Both Dayon and Johnson earnedall-conference outdoor honors as part of the Irish4x400-meter relay team that finished second at theleague meet.

Langhans just missed all-conference honorswith fourth-place finishes in the 800 meters at theindoor and outdoor conference meets, but earnedall-league honors as part of the third-place 4x800-

meter outdoor relayteam. She alsocompeted in the 800meters at the NCAAMideast Regionals,finishing 17th, behindJohnson in 16th.

Two-time juniorCanadian 400-meterchampion andCanada’s 2007 YouthAthlete of the Year,Natalie Geiger will alsoadd depth to the Irishsprints in ’08.

Mary Saxer returnsfor her senior year asthe reigning BIG EASTConference outdoorpole vault champion.She also competed inthe long jump for theIrish, finishing ninth atthe league indoor meetand 10th at theoutdoor contest.

All-American Alyissa Hasan returns for her senior year and hopes to make another runat the NCAA Championships.

Sophomore Kelly Langhans competed at the NCAAMideast Regionals a year ago and hopes to take theIrish squad to the NCAA Championships in 2009.

Women’sTrack & Field Preview

Irish Women Look to Veterans for Results, Newcomers for DepthThe Notre Dame women return almost all of last year’s

top performers and hope to take advantage of that experience in 2009


Name Event Year City State

Sarah Anderson XC/Mid Fr. Bloomington MNBecca Bauman XC/Mid Sr. Grand Rapids MISasha Blanchard Sprints Fr. Agoura CAGena Bleyer XC/Mid Fr. Chesterfield MOGrace Brier XC/Mid Fr. Clarks Summit PA

Maddie Buttinger Sprints Fr. Waterloo Ontario, CATheresa Cattuna XC/Mid So. Cherry Hill NJCora Dayon Sprints So. Trenton NJLauren Edger Sprints So. Philadelphia PAJaclyn Espinoza Throws Jr. Keizer OR

Lindsey Ferguson XC/Mid Jr. Greenfield Center NYElizabeth Flood XC/Mid Fr. Brownsburg INNatalie Geiger Sprints Fr. Stouffville Ontario, CAAlyissa Hasan Sprints Sr. Williamsville NYAbby Higgins XC/Mid So. Naperville IL

Molly Hirt XC/Mid Fr. Bloomington INKari Johnson XC/Mid Fr. Central Lake MINatalie Johnson Sprints So. Englewood COElise Knutzen Throws Jr. Seattle WAKelly Langhans Sprints So. Baden PA

Rikki Lynn London Jumps Jr. Lakeside AZElizabeth McMahon XC/Mid So. Syracuse NYJaime Minor Jumps Jr. Oro Valley AZElizabeth Myers Sprints Jr. Kalispell MTAlissa Ott XC/Mid Fr. Redford MI

Adrienne Pastula XC/Mid So. Hillsdale MIAnn Polcari Jumps Fr. Ridgewood NJHeidi Rocha XC/Mid Sr. Palmdale CAKathryn Ryan XC/Mid Fr. Western Springs ILAnalisa Sandoval XC/Mid Jr. Los Alamos NM

Mary Saxer Jumps Sr. Lancaster NYAllison Schroeder Sprints Fr. Ottawa OHJoanna Schultz Sprints Jr. Holmen WIMorgan Schultz XC/Mid Sr. Centennial COJessica Sullivan Jumps So. Norwich CT

Molly Sullivan XC/Mid Jr. Elmhurst ILSusanna Sullivan XC/Mid Fr. Falls Church VABeth Tacl XC/Mid Jr. St. Cloud MNDominique Taylor XC/Mid Jr. Gary INTiffany Tibbot Sprints Fr. Sammamish WA

Marissa Treece XC/Mid So. Maple City MIRachel Velarde XC/Mid Fr. Albuquerque NMKali Watkins Sprints So. Newport News VAErica Watson XC/Mid So. Noblesville INEmily Wauford XC/Mid Jr. Midlothian VA

Anna Weber Throws Sr. Indianapolis INSamantha Williams Sprints Jr. Los Altos CANicole Yergler Sprints Sr. Coto de Caza CA

2008-09 Women’sTrack & Field Roster

New Outdoor TrackGroundbreaking ceremonies heralded the

start of construction of the $3 million outdoortrack in June 2008. The new nine-lane facilitywill be located southeast of the Joyce Center.The new track will be the competition andpractice site for the Notre Dame men’s andwomen’s track and field teams. The track willmeet IAAF guidelines with the widest possibleturns. One synthetic “D” zone will be providedat the south end of the track. Throwing andjumping events will be provided in twodirections, and a warm-up area will be locatedat one end of the track. Construction began inlate June, with the completion tentativelyexpected in November 2008. Fundraisingefforts continue on the remaining $5 millionstadium portion of the new track facility.

Lead gifts for the project have come from ananonymous benefactor, as well as six namedNotre Dame supporters: John Hatherly ’82,who ran track for the Irish as a miler; Dr. BobHarris ’69, a chemistry major who playedintramural football and has participated inNotre Dame’s Football Fantasy Camp; Dr. JimKerrigan ’79, a monogram winner for theNotre Dame track team; John Leahy ’84, whocontinues the Leahy athletic legacy at NotreDame; Mike Lukas ’79 MA, whose daughter,Katherine, is part of Notre Dame’s Class of2012; and Rick Peltz, a SouthBend/Indianapolis business man.

Notre Dame’s new $3 million outdoortrack will be the competition andpractice site for the Irish track andfield programs. Constrution on thenine-lane facility began in June 2008.


Men’sCross Country Preview

The Notre Dame men’s crosscountry team will look to make itsfifth consecutive trip to the NCAAChampionships in 2008 and continueits reign as one of the top squads inthe country.

In 2007, the Irish finished in thetop five in six of the seven races inwhich they competed, including threestraight wins to open the season.TheIrish took first at the ValparaisoInvitational, the National CatholicChampionship and the Notre DameInvitational.They finished fifth at thePre-National Meet and took fourth atthe BIG EAST Championships. TheIrish were third at the Great LakesRegional meet and ended the seasonwith a 21st-place finish at the NCAAChampionships.

Despite the departure of severaltop runners, the Irish are serious con-tenders for a sixth BIG EAST titleand are looking to earn a spot at theNCAA Championships.

“Cross country should be prettysolid this season,” Irish head coachJoe Piane said.

After graduating four of their topseven runners, the men’s team willhave to rely on several sophomores,who gained a year of experiencecompeting as freshmen last season.

“Men’s cross country is going to be a littlebit thinner than what we were last year, becausewe graduated our Nos. 2, 4, 5 and 6 runners,but we have some very, very good sophomoresthat were not in the top seven last season,”Piane said.

Leading the ’08 Irish is senior Patrick Smyth,who earned his second All-America honor witha 15th-place finish at the NCAAChampionships in 2007.

“We’re starting off with a very, very goodathlete up front in Patrick Smyth,” Piane said.

Smyth competed in four meets for the Irishlast season. He ran the Notre Dame Invitationalin 23:44 to finish second and followed that witha fifth-place showing at the Pre-National Meet,covering the course in 23:18. Smyth earned all-BIG EAST honors after completing the leaguemeet in 23:28 for a third-place finish. He wonthe NCAA Great Lakes Regional in 30:22before finishing 15th at the NCAAChampionships in 30:05.

Behind Smyth will be junior Jake Walker.“Jake did well last year in cross country and

competed well indoors at the BIG EAST meet.He was injured for the outdoor season, but heshould be a factor for us this year,” Piane said.

Walker’s top finish came at the NCAA GreatLakes Regional, where he placed 14th with atime of 31:14. He also finished 26th in 24:37 atthe BIG EAST Championships.

Leading the pack of sophomores is DanJackson, who has six collegiate meets under his

Irish Runners Set Sights on BIG EAST Title, NCAA ChampionshipThe Irish men’s cross country team will turn to experienced leadership for success in 2008

Two-time All-American Patrick Smyth returns as Notre Dame’s toprunner for the 2008 campaign.

The 2008 Irish crosscountry team looks

to capture theirsixth BIG EAST title

and make their fifthconsecutive trip to

the NCAAChampionships.


belt. Jackson finished second in his Irish debut,covering the 2007 National CatholicChampionship course in 24:50. He finished16th at the Notre Dame Invitational in 24:19and was 99th at the Great Lakes Regional witha time of 32:55.

Classmate Paul Springer finished just behindJackson at the National Catholic in third at24:53. He finished 34th at the Notre DameInvitational in 24:36 and was 51st at the BIGEAST meet with a time of 25:18.

Piane expects several freshmen to make animpact for the Irish this season.

Jordan Carlson, one of the top high schoolmilers in the country, and Joe Miller, a two-timeall-state cross country selection out of Ohio,could see action with the Irish this season.

Behind experienced leadership, the Irishmen’s cross country team looks to find successin the BIG EAST and climb to the top of thenational rankings.

Men’s Cross Country RosterName Year City State

Matt Abernethy So. College Park MDRandall Babb Fr. Wheaton ILJordan Carlson Fr. Inver Grove Heights MNSpencer Carter So. Boise IDWilliam Cernanec Fr. Englewood CO

Blake Choplin Jr. Kansas City MODaniel Clark Sr. Jackson MIMax Cruz Fr. Chesterfield MOCameron Eckert Jr. Markle INTerrence Egan Jr. Yorktown Heights NYRyan Gamboa So. Upland CA

Kyle Higdon So. Michigan City INJack Howard Jr. Libertyville ILDaniel Jackson So. Ann Arbor MIRyan Jacobs So. Roscoe ILDaniel Kuzma Sr. McKees Rocks PA

Kevin Labus So. Indianapolis INMitchell Lorenz Fr. Brainerd MNKelly Lynch Fr. Spokane WAKevin McFadden Sr. New Tripoli PAJoseph Miller Fr. Bowling Green OH

Kenneth Minogue Jr. Louisville KYMark Moore Sr. Novi MIThomas Noel So. Louisville KYJames Notwell Jr. Upper Arlington OHThomas Pesch Fr. Elgin MN

Christopher Rodriguez Sr. Kelso WAJohnathan Shawel Fr. Placentia CAPatrick Smyth Sr. Salt Lake City UTJohn Paul Springer So. Kenett Square PABrier Steenberge Jr.. Granburg TX

Zachary Suriano Fr. Clifton Park NYMatt Tieuli Jr. Upton MAKevin Veselik Sr. Clarendon Hills ILTrevor Waliszewski Fr. Larkspur COJacob Walker Jr. Ellwood City PAKary Yergler So. Coto de Caza CA

All-American Patrick Smyth will be one of the top runnersfor Notre Dame during the 2008 campaign.


Women’sCross Country Preview

After battling injuries and illness a year ago,the Notre Dame women’s cross country teamwill look to rebound in 2008 and compete forthe BIG EAST title and a spot at the NCAAChampionships.

The 2007 Irish women’s cross country teamgot off to a hot start, taking team titles in theirfirst two races, before feeling the effects of mul-tiple injuries and illnesses. The Irish finished12th at the Notre Dame Invitational and 15th

at the Pre-National meet.They were sixth at the BIGEAST Championships andended the season with an11th-place finish at the GreatLakes Regionals.

The women are looking tobounce back with the help oftwo of their top runners fromthe ’07 campaign.

Sophomore Marissa Treeceand junior Lindsey Fergusonwill lead the Irish this season,after both found success ayear ago, before shuttingdown their seasons early dueto illness.

As a freshman,Treece wonthe National CatholicChampionships, her first col-legiate race, in 17:24.Ferguson was just 25 secondsbehind her in fourth.

Ferguson earned all-BIGEAST honors with a 14th-place performance at theleague meet, clocking in at21:13. Treece was not farbehind, covering the coursein 21:35 to finish 26th.

Treece also competed inthe IAAF World CrossCountry Championships inMarch as part of the U.S.Junior National team.

The Irish will also turn toseniors Heidi Rocha andBecca Bauman for solid con-tributions.

Despite being injured lastseason, women’s head coachTim Connelly expects Rochato be a competitor for theIrish in ’08.

Bauman competed in fivemeets for the Irish a year ago, finishing 19th in18:41 at the National Catholic Championships.She finished 43rd at the BIG EASTChampionships with a time of 22:11.

Sophomore Abby Higgins will also play amajor role this season, after competing in all sixmeets for the Irish as a freshman.

Higgins opened her collegiate career with asixth-place finish at the Valparaiso Invitational,clocking in at 19:27. She was also 10th at the

National Catholic Championships and finished61st in 22:27 at the BIG EAST meet.

Connelly and the Irish will also look to sen-ior Emily Wauford, junior Beth Tacl and sopho-more Theresa Cattuna for contributions thisseason.

Wauford opened the 2007 campaign with aseventh-place finish at the ValparaisoInvitational and finished 15th at the NationalCatholic Championships. She was 42nd at theBIG EAST meet and finished 53rd at the GreatLakes Regional.

Junior Lindsey Ferguson looks to lead the Irish in ’08.

Sophomore Marissa Treece returns as one of the topIrish runners in 2008.

Irish Look to Rebound After Difficult 2007 CampaignThe Irish women’s squad hopes returning veterans will lead ’08 season


Women’s Cross Country RosterName Year City State

Sarah Anderson Fr. Bloomington MNBecca Bauman Sr. Grand Rapids MIGena Bleyer Fr. Chesterfield MOGrace Brier Fr. Clarks Summit PATheresa Cattuna So. Cherry Hill NJ

Christine Cummings So. Granger INLindsey Ferguson Jr. Greenfield Center NYElizabeth Flood Fr. Brownsburg INAbigail Higgins So. Naperville ILMolly Hirt Fr. Bloomington IN

Kari Johnson Fr. Central Lake MIElizabeth McMahon So. Syracuse NYAlissa Ott Fr. Redford MIAdrienne Pastula So. Hillsdale MIHeidi Rocha Sr. Palmdale CA

Kathryn Ryan Fr. Western Springs ILAnalisa Sandoval Jr. Los Alamos NMMorgan Schulz Sr. Centennial COMolly Sullivan Jr. Elmhurst ILSusanna Sullivan Fr. Falls Church VA

Beth Tacl Jr. St. Cloud MNDominique Taylor Jr. Gary INMarissa Treece So. Maple City MIRachel Velarde Fr. Albuquerque NMErica Watson So. Noblesville INEmily Wauford Jr. Midlothian VA

The 2008 Irish cross country team looks to make a strong run for the BIG EAST title and a spot in the NCAA Championships.

Tacl had two top-10 finishes in her first tworaces of ’07 and finished 67th at the BIG EASTChampionships.

Cattuna finished fifth at the NationalCatholic Championships, before prematurelyending her season due to injury.

Connelly also hopes several freshmen canmake an impact for the Irish this season, espe-cially New Mexico all-state selection RachelVelarde and Indiana all-state pick Molly Hirt.

With the return of experienced veterans andthe promise of strong newcomer talent, the2008 Irish women’s cross country team looksto move on from a tough ’07 campaign andcontend for a BIG EAST title and a place at theNCAA Championships.


Schedules

2008-09 Men’s and Women’s Track & Field ScheduleDate Day Event Site Time

12/5 Fri. Blue & Gold Meet Notre Dame, Ind. 5:00 p.m.1/10 Sat. Indiana Opener Bloomington, Ind. TBA1/16 Fri. Notre Dame Indoor Opener Notre Dame, Ind. 5:00 p.m.1/23 Fri. Notre Dame Invitational Notre Dame, Ind. 5:00 p.m.

1/30-31 Fri.-Sat. Indiana Invitational Bloomington, Ind. TBA1/30-31 Fri.-Sat. Findlay Open Multi Event Findlay, Ohio TBA2/6-7 Fri.-Sat. Meyo Invitational Notre Dame, Ind. 5:00 p.m./8:00 a.m.2/14 Sat. Windsor Team Challenge Windsor, Ontario TBA

2/21-22 Sat.-Sun. BIG EAST Championships New York, N.Y. TBA3/6-7 Fri.-Sat. Alex Wilson Invitational Notre Dame, Ind. 5:00 p.m./8:00 a.m.3/13-14 Fri.-Sat. NCAA Championships College Station,Texas TBA

3/27-28 Fri.-Sat. Arizona State Invitational Tempe,Ariz. TBA3/27-28 Fri.-Sat. Stanford Invitational Palo Alto, Calif. TBA4/3-4 Fri.-Sat. Purdue Invitational West Lafayette, Ind. TBA4/11 Sat. Ole Miss Invitational Oxford, Miss. TBA

4/11 Sat. Spartan Invitational East Lansing, Mich. TBA4/15-16 Wed.-Thurs. Mt. SAC Multi Event Walnut, Calif. TBA4/16-18 Thurs.-Sat. Mt. SAC Walnut, Calif. TBA4/17-18 Fri.-Sat. Central Collegiate TBA TBA

4/24-25 Fri.-Sat. Drake Relays Des Moines, Iowa TBA4/24-25 Fri.-Sat. Hillsdale Relays Hillsdale, Mich. TBA5/1-3 Fri.-Sun. BIG EAST Championships Philadelphia, Pa. TBA5/15-16 Fri.-Sat. Georgia Tech Invitational Atlanta, Ga. TBA

5/29-30 Fri.-Sat. NCAA Regionals Louisville, Ky. TBA6/11-14 Fri.-Sat. NCAA Championships Fayetteville,Ark. TBA

2008 Notre Dame Cross Country ScheduleDate Meet Site TimeSept. 5 (Fri.) Crusader Open Valparaiso, Ind. 5:00 p.m.Sept. 19 (Fri.) National Catholic Invitational Notre Dame, Ind. 3:30 p.m.Oct. 3 (Fri.) Notre Dame Invitational Notre Dame, Ind. 2:00 p.m.Oct. 18 (Sat.) Pre-NCAA Meet Terre Haute, Ind. TBA

Oct. 31 (Fri.) BIG EAST Championships New York, N.Y. TBANov. 15 (Sat.) NCAA Regional Championships West Lafayette, Ind. TBANov. 24 (Mon.) NCAA Championships Terre Haute, Ind. TBA

*all times local to site

Coaching Staff

Joe Piane begins his 34thseason as head crosscountry / track and fieldcoach, serving as thelongest actively tenuredcoach at Notre Dame.


HeadCoach

In 1889, track and field became the second var-sity sport in school history. One hundred and 18seasons later, student-athletes continue to representthe Fighting Irish across the nation on the track, inthe field and on the cross country course.

For the past 33 campaigns, Joe Piane has beenleading the program – and shows no signs of stop-ping any time soon. The longest active tenuredcoach at Notre Dame, Piane begins his 34th seasonunder the Golden Dome in the fall of 2008, hav-ing recently inked a multi-year contract extensionthat will keep him with the Irish through at leastthe end of the decade.

The 2008-2009 season will be yet another land-mark for Piane as he moves into a tie for secondplace in Notre Dame history for longest coachingtenure. Fencing coach Mike DeCicco also spent 34seasons (1962-95) with his program. Piane passedformer Irish tennis coach and wrestling coach TimFallon (32 seasons from 1934-75) and now sitsbehind legendary baseball skipper Jake Kline, whospent 42 seasons with the Irish from 1955-87.

“I’m thrilled to know that I’ll be here at NotreDame for the next several years and hopefully wellbeyond that until my retirement,” Piane says. “Myfamily and I truly enjoy living in South Bend andbeing a part of the community here. I also valueand appreciate the opportunity I have had to workat a place like Notre Dame because of the qualityof the people I’ve been fortunate enough to workwith. I have coached many very special student-athletes during my time here and seeing theirdevelopment has been one of the most rewardingaspects of my job — one that I’m eager to con-tinue well into the foreseeable future.”

Piane’s record at Notre Dame speaks for itself.Just consider the accomplishments Notre Dameathletes have made under Piane’s watchful eye:

• Men’s cross country runners have earned All-American status 25 times, with Patrick Smyth tak-ing home the honor in 2007.

• A Notre Dame cross country runner hasappeared at the NCAA Championship meet ineach of the past 18 years, while the team has madethe trip 18 out of the past 24 years.

• The Notre Dame men’s cross country team hasfinished in the top 10 at the NCAA meet in 11 ofthe past 20 seasons, highlighted by third-place fin-ishes in 1990 and 2005 (matching the program’sbest showing since winning the 1957 NCAA title).

• The Irish men’s cross country team has wonfive BIG EAST Conference titles since joining theleague in 1995, including crowns in 2004 and2005. What’s more, Notre Dame men’s harriershave earned all-BIG EAST honors 38 times, witha school-record five runners receiving that distinc-tion in ‘05.

• The Irish men’s track & field team has earned69 All-America citations since 1974 (includingKurt Benninger in the 2008 indoor season andPatrick Smyth in the 2008 outdoor), while thewomen’s team has received 39 such accoladessince 1994 (most recently Alyissa Hasan in the2008 indoor pentathlon). Combined, Piane hashelped mentor 108 track & field All-Americans(and 129 overall when including cross countryhonorees) during his tenure.

• Both the Notre Dame men’s and women’strack & field teams were champions in 2007 withthe Irish men taking the indoor title and the Irishwomen claiming their first outdoor team champi-onship.The men also claimed the 2008 BIG EASToutdoor title. Overall the men’s team has woneight BIG EAST titles (three indoor/five outdoor),while the women’s squad has hoisted the hardwarethree times (two indoor/one outdoor).

• In the school’s 12-year BIG EAST member-ship (1995-96 to present), Notre Dame athleteshave won 108 conference individual or relay titlesin track & field and cross country, with eight stu-dent-athletes going on to be named the confer-ence’s outstanding track or field performer awardat its indoor or outdoor championship meets.

A distance-coaching specialist, Piane is recog-nized across the nation as one of the best in thebusiness. He has been named NCAA Division INational Cross Country Coach of the Year on twodifferent occasions (1987 and 2001) while garner-ing five district/regional coach-of-the-year honorsand nine league cross country coach-of-the-yearplaques (most recently as part of the ’05 BIG

EAST Men’s Coaching Staff of the Year). In total,Piane has earned or shared 26 league coach of theyear awards (indoor track, outdoor track or crosscountry), including 14 BIG EAST Coaching Staffof the Year accolades in the past 10 years (1999-2008). In 2007 alone they earned two of thoseBIG EAST Coaching Staff of the Year honors, onefor men’s indoor track & field and one forwomen’s outdoor track & field. They also rackedup another for men’s outdoor track and field in2008.

As the Irish track & field program continues toassert itself on the national stage, Piane has ledfrom the front every step of the way. In 2008, theNotre Dame men won the BIG EAST outdoortitle, marking the seventh time in nine seasons thatthe Irish took home either the conference indooror outdoor trophy.The Irish women’s outdoorper-formance earned them the third-place trophy, just20 points shy of the championship title. Persistencepaid off for the women in 2007 as they won theirfirst BIG EAST outdoor championship.

Individually, Piane and his assistants at NotreDame produced four All-Americans in track andfield in 2008 with three during the indoor seasonand one during the outdoor season.Alyissa Hasanbecame Notre Dame’s first-ever multi-event All-American, earning her first All-America honor inthe pentathlon at the NCAA IndoorChampionships. Kurt Benninger garnered his fifthtrack and field (sixth overall) All-America honorin the 3,000-meter run and Jake Watson earned hissecond consecutive All-America honor in the mile.Patrick Smyth earned his first career track andfield All-America honor in the 5,000-meter run atthe NCAA Outdoor Championships.

Piane’s success has not just been in the present,as three of his more successful pupils in recentyears have been 10-time All-American MollyHuddle (2007), nine-time All-American RyanShay (2001) and eight-time All-American LukeWatson (2002).

Huddle finished her career under Piane withthen All-America certificates, a record for the mostAll-America selections by a Notre Dame athlete in

JoePiane

Head Coach34th Season

Loras College ‘69


HONORS & AWARDS

1987, 2001 NCAA Division INational Cross Country Coach of the Year

Five-time District IVCross Country Coach of the Year

Six-time Midwestern Collegiate ConferenceCross Country Coach of the Year

Seven-time Midwestern Collegiate ConferenceIndoor Track Coach of the Year

2001, 2004, 2005BIG EAST Men’s Cross Country Staff of the Year

2003, 2005, 2007BIG EAST Men’s Indoor Track Staff of the Year

1999, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2008BIG EAST Men’s Outdoor Track

Staff of the Year

2002, 2006BIG EAST Women’s Indoor Track

Staff of the Year

2007 BIG EASTWomen’s Outdoor Track Staff of the Year

2007 Women’sGreat Lakes District Coach of the Year

any sport. The Elmira, N.Y., native had sevencareer BIG EAST championships, including back-to-back double victories in the 5,000m and the10,000m in her last two seasons. Her seven cham-pionships are the most by any Irish woman and shejoins former student-athlete Liz Grow to benamed the BIG EAST Outstanding Outdoor TrackPerformer in two consecutive years (2006, 2007).She currently holds four Irish school records(indoor 3,000m & 5,000m/outdoor 5,000m &10,000m).

In 2001, Piane helped distance specialist Shaycompile one of the greatest track seasons in NotreDame history. The Central Lake, Mich., residentwon the BIG EAST indoor 5,000 meters, the con-ference outdoor 5,000 and 10,000 meters and fin-ished off the season in legendary style bybecoming Notre Dame’s first individual NCAAchampion since 1972 by taking first place in the10,000 meters (29:05.44) at the NCAA OutdoorChampionship in Eugene, Ore. Shay moved on tobecome one of the best marathon runners in thecountry, winning five U.S. titles as well as USARunning Circuit (USARC) titles in 2003 and2004.Tragically, Shay’s life was cut short as he diedsuddenly during the running of the 2008 U.S.Olympic marathon trials in New York.

Shortly after helping steer Shay to the top of thecollege running mountain, Piane had similar suc-cess with Watson. Both men had set their sights onbreaking the four-minute mile barrier at the MeyoInvitational in 2002, hoping that Watson wouldbecome just the second runner to crack the mark.Piane helped assemble an outstanding field for therace, which was arguably the highlight of theentire collegiate indoor season. Watson did hispart, scorching past the field in the final straightaway to win in 3:58.83, easily a school-record timeand briefly the fastest mile run in the world dur-ing the indoor season. Watson eventually movedon to garner All-America honors in the indoormile, indoor 3,000 meters and outdoor 5,000

meters – as well as taking home BIG EASTChampionships in the mile, 3,000-meter steeple-chase and outdoor 5,000 meters. In the summer of‘06,Watson returned to his alma mater as a mem-ber of the Irish men’s distance/cross countrycoaching staff.

With Piane at the helm, the Notre Dame men’scross country team has enjoyed five of its mostsuccessful seasons in the program’s history duringthe past eight years. In 2000, Piane helped the Irishrecover from the loss of Shay due to injury andearn a ninth-place finish at the NCAAChampionship meet.

With Shay back on the team in ‘01, NotreDame achieved its highest-ever national ranking(fourth),won the BIG EAST Championship (Pianeand his staff earned the league’s Coaching Staff ofthe Year award) and ended up sixth at the nationalmeet to give the Irish (at the time) their highestteam finish since 1993.

In 2004, Notre Dame threatened to eclipse itsbest-ever ranking, as Piane deftly guided hischarges from an unranked start all the way to aBIG EAST title and a No. 5 national rankingbefore placing 11th at the NCAA Championship.For his efforts, Piane and his aides garnered a sec-ond BIG EAST Men’s Cross Country CoachingStaff of the Year plaque. That set the stage for2005’s successful run that culminated in NotreDame’s return to the NCAA awards podium forthe first time since 1990.

In 1985, Piane was named a member of theUnited States National Track staff.As such, he wasone of 40 collegiate coaches given the opportunityto coach a United States squad in internationalcompetition. During the summer of 1987 he didjust that, guiding a team of American all-stars inmeets held in England and Ireland. Upon the con-clusion of the 1991 Notre Dame track season,Piane once again faced international competitionas he was appointed coach of the U.S. PanAmerican juniors team for the games in Kingston,Jamaica.

Piane became Midwest regional chairman forUnited States Olympic Development in the area oftrack and field in 1984. Piane’s other Olympicpreparation experience came in ‘85 when hecoached the North team in the National SportsFestival. He also coached the U.S. team againstEngland in Birmingham, England.

Piane has produced a winning record in all butone season with the Irish men’s cross country teamand is also the creator of Notre Dame’s NationalCatholic Championship, an annual meet held oncampus since 1980. The Irish running programcontinues to be a rapidly-growing entity thanks toPiane’s achievements. Continually searching forgreater challenges, he also founded the MeyoInvitational and the Alex Wilson Invitational, bothtraditional indoor Notre Dame track & fieldmeets. The Meyo Invitational has turned into aprime breeding ground for record-setting per-formances, with the 2007 meet resulting in 85NCAA provisional or automatic qualifying marks,six meet records and three Meyo Track standardsbroken.The 2006 meet had similar results with 76NCAA provisional or automatic qualifying markshit and seven meet records and three Meyo Trackrecords falling.At the same time, the Alex WilsonInvitational has developed into one of the top

indoor “last chance” meets in the nation, hostingthe country’s best performers just prior to theNCAA Championship.

A 1969 graduate of Loras College, Piane ranboth track and cross country for four years at theDubuque, Iowa, institution. He captained Loras’undefeated cross country squad as a senior, whileexcelling in middle distance events during thetrack season. He was inducted into the LorasCollege Athletics Hall of Fame in the fall of ‘02.

Piane began his impressive coaching career in1970. Working for the Peace Corps, he coachedtrack & field and cross country at both theregional and national levels in the North Africancountry of Morocco. Piane guided a top-rankedjunior cross country team, sending three runnersto Cambridge, England, for the InternationalCross Country Championship (now known as theIAAF World Championship) in 1972, whereMorocco finished third. Several of those Moroccanrunners went on to compete at the ’72 SummerGames in Munich, Germany, and one advanced tothe 1976 Summer Games in Montreal, Canada.

After returning to the United States in July1972, Piane assisted the track and cross countryprograms at Western Illinois. During that time heearned a master’s degree in physical education.

Born Aug. 6, 1946, in Westchester, Ill., Pianejoined the Notre Dame staff in 1974 as an assis-tant track coach and physical education instructorwith plans to stay on for just one year. He wasnamed head track and cross country coach the fol-lowing season.

Piane and his wife, Mimi, reside in South Bend,with their son, Nick.


AssistantCoaches

As the Notre Dame women’s cross country team con-tinues to establish itself as one of the best in the nation,the man standing at the forefront of that emergence hasbeen Tim Connelly.

Now in his 21st season at Notre Dame, Connelly notonly serves as the head coach of the Irish women’s crosscountry team, but also tutors the middle distance and dis-tance runners during the indoor and outdoor track sea-sons.As one of the longest tenured active assistants at theUniversity, he is closely involved with all aspects of theNotre Dame track & field/cross country program and isknown as one of the best coaches in the Midwest.

Since taking over the Irish women’s cross country pro-gram during its infancy in 1988, Connelly has helpedNotre Dame reach unprecedented heights, finishingamong the top 10 at the NCAA Championship four ofthe past six seasons. Notre Dame also has garnered a tripto the NCAA awards podium twice, finishing in a pro-gram-best third place in 2002, followed by a fourth-placeshowing in 2004.

However, that hardly begins to scratch the surface ofConnelly’s accomplishments during his two-decade run atNotre Dame.The Irish women also have won three BIGEAST Conference titles (all in the past six seasons) andplaced either first or second at five of the past sevenNCAA Great Lakes Regional meets.What’s more, NotreDame harriers have collected 14 All-America honors and25 all-BIG EAST cross country citations since the Irishjoined the conference in 1995-96.

On the track, the Notre Dame women’s distance pro-gram has grown exponentially in recent years. Irish run-ners have earned no fewer than 19 All-Americacertificates, including 14 in the past seven years alone,while Connelly’s athletes have advanced to NCAAChampionship competition 34 times (14 indoors/20 out-doors).

In addition, Notre Dame women’s distance runnershave garnered all-conference status 63 times and won 10BIG EAST individual titles (as well as the 2003 distancemedley relay crown) during the past 12 seasons.The Irishthinclads also have played a critical role in a pair of teamtitles at the BIG EAST Indoor Championship (‘02, 2006)and one BIG EAST Outdoor Championship (2007), aswell as nine runner-up finishes at conference meets (fiveindoor, four outdoor).

For his efforts,Connelly has been richly rewarded withnumerous coaching honors. He has been chosen for theBIG EAST Women’s Cross Country Coaching Staff of theYear award three times (‘02, 2003, 2005) and has beenpart of the BIG EAST Women’s Indoor Track & FieldCoaching Staff of the Year twice (‘02, ‘06) and the BIGEAST Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Coaching Staff ofthe Year once (2007).

Connelly’s distance runners helped the Irish women’sprogram to a third-place finish at the 2008 BIG EASTOutdoor Championships, while the women’s cross coun-try squad finished sixth at the BIG EAST Championshipwith sophomore Lindsey Ferguson garnering all-confer-ence honors.

Under Connelly’s tutelage,Notre Dame’s distance pro-gram was able to excel in 2007, playing a large role inhelping the Irish win their first BIG EAST outdoor cham-pionship since joining the league in 1995-96. Connellyproduced six top-eight finishers to bring in points for theIrish.The women’s cross country team season ended witha third-place finish at the BIG EAST Cross CountryChampionships and a fifth-place finish at the NCAAGreat Lakes Regional meet, just shy of a bid to thenational meet. The conference finish was the fifth con-secutive top-three BIG EAST finish by the Irish women.

In 2007, Senior Molly Huddle led the women’s dis-tance with a runner-up performance in the 5,000m at theBIG EAST indoor championships and a double crown atthe BIG EAST outdoor championships in the 5,000m andthe 10,000m only the third multiple winner of the honorsince its inception in 1993, and the first back-to-backrecipient since former Irish All-American Liz Grow tookthe hardware in 2001 and 2002. Her outdoor perform-ance earned her BIG EAST Outstanding Outdoor TrackPerformer honors. She went on to the NCAA MideastRegional meet to win her fourth consecutive 5,000m titleto pave her way to the national meet where she becamea ten-time All-American after taking third in the 5,000m.

Connelly’s charges were at the forefront of a historicrun in 2005-06, as Notre Dame came within 10 points atthe conference’s outdoor meet of becoming the firstschool in 18 seasons to win the BIG EAST women’s“triple crown” (cross country, indoor track, outdoortrack). It all started with an impressive 25-point win at theBIG EAST Cross Country Championship, with the 34-point Irish performance being the best scoring outing byany league school since 1994. Notre Dame had four ofthe top eight runners in the field, giving the Irish theirlargest-ever crop of all-conference honorees.

That outing preceded a runner-up showing at theNCAA Great Lakes Regional, where Notre Dame onceagain was dominant up front with four of the top 10 run-

ners in the meet.The Irish thencapped the 2005season with aseventh-placefinish atthe NCAAChampionship,highlighted by aprog ram-bestthree All-America per-f o r m a n c e s(Madia, Huddleand SunniOlding). In fact,Madia’s third-place finish andtime of 19:48.4were the best-ever by a NotreDame woman,while Huddle

joined Lauren King as the second three-time women’scross country All-American in school history.

Moving indoors on the track for the 2005-06 season,Jacqueline Carter and Brianne Schmidt made excellentstrides in the middle distances, notching school records inthe 800- and 1,000-meter runs, respectively. Madia wasstrong at the longer distances, peaking well late in theyear with two of the top-four 5,000-meter times inschool history before earning her second All-Americahonor with a fourth-place finish at the NCAAChampionship.

Huddle then took center stage during the ‘06 outdoorseason,posting the nation’s fastest times at both 5,000 and10,000 meters, and becoming only the second woman inBIG EAST history to win both races at the conferencemeet. She went on to be named the BIG EASTOutstanding Outdoor Track Performer, as well as theUSTFCCCA Great Lakes District Outdoor Track Athleteof the Year and won her third NCAA Mideast Regional5,000-meter title in as many tries. Huddle’s season endedjust short of the brass ring, as she finished second in the5,000 meters at the NCAA Championships, still the bestplacement ever by an Irish women’s track athlete in anyevent. She also garnered her ninth All-America citation.

In ‘04, Huddle had one of the most prolific seasons inIrish track and field history. She was an All-American inthe indoor 3,000 and 5,000-meter runs as well as the out-door 5,000-meters. Connelly accompanied Huddle as shecompeted in the United States Olympic Trials, eventuallyfinishing seventh in the 5,000 meters as the top non-pro-fessional/collegian in the race. A year earlier, Connellyguided Huddle to All-America honors in the indoor3,000 meters and outdoor 5,000 meters. Huddle cappedthat season by running away with the U.S. Junior 3,000-Meter Championship at the national meet in Palo Alto,Calif.

A 1983 Notre Dame graduate, Connelly ran bothcross country and track for the Irish. Following his grad-uation, Connelly served as a graduate assistant coachunder Joe Piane while working toward his master’sdegree in business.

In 1986, Connelly moved on to Syracuse as an assis-tant cross country and track coach. During his time incentral New York, he coached the men’s and women’smiddle distance and distance runners and managedrecruiting duties for both programs.

A native of Pittsburgh, Pa., Connelly and his wife, theformer Donna Southerly, are the parents of two children— daughter,Alexandra, and son, Brendon.

TimConnelly

Head CoachWomen’s Cross Country

Assistant Track &Field Coach

(Women’s Distance)Notre Dame ’83


One of the top sprint and hurdle coaches in theworld, John Millar enters his 18th season at NotreDame and has developed the Irish sprint groups intoa force in the BIG EAST Conference. Millar’s tenureat Notre Dame, which included serving as the speedcoach for all Notre Dame athletic teams for severalyears, is the third longest active streak of any currentIrish assistant coach in any sport.

A dedicated coach, recruiter and organizer, Millaralso has played a key role in Notre Dame’s manage-ment of four home indoor meets, which are widelyregarded as being among the top events in the coun-try each season.

Millar’s sprinters and hurdlers have continued tohave success for the Irish on both the men’s andwomen’s side of the field.While many of Millar’s topathletes completed their final seasons in 2008, he stillhas a strong crop of young athletes, who in only theirfirst and second years, have proven to be competitiveat the conference level.

As a sophomore in 2008, Balazs Molnar grabbedall-BIG EAST indoor honors with a third-place finishin the 400-meter dash. Freshmen Cora Dayon andNatalie Johnson earned their first all-BIG EASTindoor honors in the 500 meters, finishing second andthird, respectively.The men’s 4x100-meter relay teamfinished third at the BIG EAST OutdoorChampionships and played a major role in helping theIrish men’s squad to their fifth outdoor conferencetitle. For their efforts, Millar and the other Irishcoaches were named the 2008 Men’s OutdoorCoaching Staff of the Year.

In 2007, Molnar took the BIG EAST outdoor 400-meter hurdle race by storm with his time of 51.62.Hisall-BIG EAST performance marked the first time anIrish sprinter (male or female) won a league 400-meter hurdle title in school history.

Millar’s women sprinters undoubtedly found suc-cess on the track and were a key play in helpingsecure the team’s first BIG EAST Outdoor Track &Field Championship in 2007.Both the women’s 4x100and 4x400-meter relays took titles at the 2007 BIGEAST Outdoor Track & Field Championships,spurring the Irish women’s first BIG EAST outdoorchampionship since joining the league in 1995.

Millar set up dominance in the women’s individual400m with Okechi Ogbuokiri, Joanna Schultz andBrienne Davis taking second, third and fourth in theevent respectively while Maryann Erigha went on toearn additional all-BIG EAST honors with her sec-ond-place finish in the 100m.

Both Erigha and Ogboukiri have had previous suc-cess under Millar’s tutelage. Erigha was a two-timeBIG EAST champion in the outdoor 100m and indoor200m while Ogbuokiri was a conference titlist in theindoor 400m.Both sprinters went on to qualify for theNCAA Championship for the first time in theirrespective careers in 2005.

Millar also helped cultivate the skills of men’s hur-dler Selim Nurudeen, who was a two-time All-American, seven-time BIG EAST Champion and15-time all-BIG EAST selection during his career atNotre Dame from 2001-05. Nurudeen also wasnamed the ‘05 BIG EAST Indoor ChampionshipOutstanding Track Performer after helping the Irishwin the team title and competed in the 2008 SummerOlympics as part of the Nigerian track and field team.

Prior to his current proteges,Millar helped cultivate’02 graduate Liz Grow into Notre Dame’s firstwomen’s All-American sprinter, as Grow was a fixtureat the NCAA indoor and outdoor meets during herfour years on the team.

Millar’s sprint group made a huge splash on thenational scene in ‘02. The women's 4x400 relay unitconsisting of Ayesha Boyd, Kristen Dodd, Grow andKymia Love qualified for the NCAA IndoorChampionships, becoming the first Irish women'ssprint relay to achieve that distinction. In the outdoorseason, the same group took a step further, earningAll-America honors after placing fifth in the nation atthe NCAA Championships. Millar’s 4x100, 4x400(outdoor) and 4x400 (indoor) all have set schoolrecords in the past seven seasons and the 4x100 groupwon BIG EAST Championships in 2003 and 2004.

The development of the women’s sprint corpsallowed Notre Dame to capture its first-ever BIG

EAST team title in ‘02 at theleague indoor meet.Millar and hisfellow Irish coaches were namedthe BIG EAST Indoor CoachingStaff of the Year that season.Theyrepeated that performance in2006, nearly winning the league’s“triple crown” for the first time in18 years before a runner-up finishin the BIG EAST outdoor meet.Nevertheless, Millar was againpart of the BIG EAST IndoorStaff of the Year.

Millar helped the women’s4x400 team return to both theNCAA indoor and outdoor meetsin ‘03.The squad of Tiffany Gunn,Kristen Dodd, Ayesha Boyd andKymia Love just missed out on arepeat All-America effort at theoutdoor meet, finishing ninth.

In his first year with the Irish,Millar began the process ofenhancing the Notre Dame sprintcorps, which culminated in threeschool records in the 55 and 200meters along with the 4x100relay. He guided Raghib Ismail toa second-place finish in the 1991NCAA indoor championships andthe fastest collegiate 55-metertime in the world. Millar alsocoached two-time All-AmericanAllen Rossum to seventh-placefinishes in the 55-meter dash at

the 1995 and 1997 NCAA Indoor Championship, andhurdler Errol Williams was an All-American in bothindoor (55-meter hurdles) and outdoor track (110-meter hurdles) in 1998.

The native of Toronto, Canada, took a break fromhis coaching duties at Notre Dame in early March of1999 to serve as the head coach of the USA women’strack squad, which earned eight medals at the ‘99World Indoor Championships in Maebashi, Japan.

Millar is a seasoned veteran of coaching athletesboth on the national and international levels. Duringa six-year stint at Texas, he coached 96 NCAA All-Americans, including 10 national champions, andhelped guide the Lady Longhorns to four nationaltitles.

Prior to his position at Texas, Millar was an assis-tant at Tennessee for two years where he worked with1984 Olympic gold-medal hurdler Benita Fitzgerald-Brown. In addition, he served as an assistant coach onthe Canadian Olympic track staff and assisted in train-ing world-class hurdler Mark McCoy. He also servedas USA Track and Field’s national women’s hurdlecoordinator, coach of the North team at the 1992 U.S.Olympic Festival and assistant coach of the USAJunior National Team at the 1993 Pan-Am JuniorChampionships.

Millar was head coach at York University inToronto from 1981 to 1983 where he served as chiefdirector for both the men’s and women’s programs intrack & field. He led the school to a Canadiannational championship in 1981.

He also traveled to the 2000 Olympic Games inSydney, Australia, as a member of the Canadian track& field coaching staff.

Millar graduated from Western Ontario in 1978and holds a master’s degree from Arizona State.

He and his wife, the former Lynn Haan, have a son,James, who graduated from Notre Dame in May 2008as a track and field monogram winner.

JohnMillar

Assistant Track &Field Coach

(Sprints/Hurdles)Western Ontario ’78


AssistantCoaches

Adam Beltran joined the Notre Dame men’sand women’s track and field program in 2007as an assistant coach for throws.

Beltran guided the Irish throwers to sevenall-BIG EAST honors in 2008, includingBrandon Drenon’s first BIG EAST outdoor titlein the discus. Six of Beltran’s athletes qualifiedfor the NCAA Mideast Regionals. AlyissaHasan earned all-BIG EAST and All-Americahonors in the pentathlon. She also garnered all-BIG EAST honors for her heptathlon perform-ance at the BIG EAST OutdoorChampionships. Jaclyn Espinoza finished 25thin the discus at the NCAA OutdoorChampionships.

Prior to joining the Notre Dame staff,Beltran was on the track and field staff at SaintFrancis (Pa.) University where he worked withthe Red Flash throwers and oversaw the pro-gram’s recruiting efforts. Under his tutelage, 20St. Francis student-athletes won NortheastConference (NEC) titles in the men’s andwomen’s weight throw, javelin, hammer throw,discus and women’s shot put.

During his tenure at St. Francis, Beltranwatched 17 Red Flash throwing records fall inthe men’s and women’s indoor shot put, discus,javelin, women’s outdoor shot put and themen’s hammer and weight throws. In 2007,junior Lisa Morse earned the Outstanding FieldPerformer award at the NEC OutdoorChampionships, while Dian Gmiter went on towin the same award at the indoor league meet.

Before his stint at St. Francis, Beltran servedas an assistant coach at the University ofMissouri-Kansas City. He worked with throw-ers and coached the athletes to Mid-ContinentConference titles in the shot put and thejavelin. Nine of his athletes went on to breakschool track and field records under his tute-lage.

A 1999 graduate of UMKC, the Austin,Texas, native earned his bachelor of liberal artsdegree with an emphasis in American studiesand a minor in black studies/cultural anthro-pology. He has earned USA Track and FieldLevel I and Level II certifications

Amy Henry is in her first season as an assistanttrack and field coach at Notre Dame,working withthe Irish sprinters and hurdlers.

“We are very excited to add Amy to our staff,”Irish head coach Joe Piane said. “She will con-tribute in way we haven’t seen before and willbring a new perspective to the Irish track and fieldprogram.”

Henry came to Notre Dame after a two-yearstint as an assistant coach at the University of Texas-El Paso, where she worked with sprinters, hurdlersand multi-event athletes. Henry also spent time asan assistant coach at Hampton, working withsprinters, hurdlers and distance runners. She alsotaught physical education and athletic trainingcourses as an adjunct professor.

“I am excited to be here and to be a part of therich athletic tradition of Notre Dame athletics,especially the track and field team, and I look for-ward to contributing to that continued success,”Henry said.

After graduating from Hampton with a bache-lor’s degree in psychology in 2002, Henry beganworking towards her master’s degree in develop-mental kinesiology with a specialization in sportpsychology from Bowling Green State, whileworking as the coordinator of the school’sGradSTEP program, which aids students in thetransition from undergraduate to graduate school.She also worked as a sport psychology consultantfor the track and field and softball teams atBowling Green.

Henry has also made several academic presenta-tions and been published in the BerkshireEncyclopedia of World Sport.

A standout athlete in both college and highschool,Henry was a Mid-Eastern Atlantic (MEAC)all-conference sprinter and hurdler while atHampton and an all-Mid-American Conference(MAC) performer at Bowling Green.The NewportNews,Va., native was a three-time letterwinner andmultiple track All–American at Menchville HighSchool. she holds USA Track and Field Level I cer-tification.

AmyHenry

AssistantTrack & Field Coach

(Sprints/Hurdles)Hampton University ‘02

AdamBeltram


(Throws)University of

Missouri-Kansas City ’99


AssistantCoach

Former Tulsa assistant Jim Garnham hasjoined the Notre Dame track and field staff ina similar position.

“Jim is a fine young coach who comes intoour program with boundless enthusiasm,” Irishhead coach Joe Piane said.

“It is an honor to be working for CoachPiane and Notre Dame,” Garnham said. “I amvery excited about the situation here with theIrish.”

Garnham joins the Irish staff after a three-year stint as the field events coach at theUniversity of Tulsa. During his tenure, hecoached an NCAA qualifier in the shot put, aUSATF Indoor shot put qualifier, 17 NCAA

Mid-West Regional qualifiers, four ConferenceUSA champions and 20 all-C-USA athletes.His student-athletes also set 18 school recordsat Tulsa.

Prior to Tulsa, Garnham served five years asan assistant track and field coach at theUniversity at Buffalo, where he worked withmulti-event athletes, javelin throwers and hur-dlers. He coached a USATF Indoor heptathlonqualifier, a Canadian Olympic trials qualifier inthe women’s heptathlon, two NCAA qualifiers,four NCAA East Regional qualifiers and fiveMid-American Conference champions.

Garnham earned his bachelor’s degree in his-tory from Kent State in 1998.

JimGarnham


(Field Events)Kent State ’98

Mike Karwoski

Associate AthleticsDirector

Sport Administrator

Stephanie Fischer

SID AssistantCross Country/

Track

Andy Scott

Student Manager

Support Staff

Student-Athletes

Senior Alyissa Hasan earned All-America honorswith a ninth-place finish in the pentathlon at

the 2008 NCAA Indoor Championships.

indoor season with an 18th-place showing in the3,000 meters (10:08.54) at the BIG EASTChampionships … opened the outdoor season,finishing the 800 meters in a time of 2:27.22 foran 18th-place finish at the Mike PoehleinInvitational … topped her career best in the 3,000-meter steeplechase with a time of 11:18.00,finishing second at the Spartan Invitational …finished second in the 3,000-meter steeplechasewith a time of 11:21.88 at the Eastern MichiganInvitational … finished her season by setting a newpersonal best with a time of 11:12.10 and a 10th-place showing in the 3,000-meter steeplechase atthe BIG EAST Championships.

AS A SOPHOMORE: Participated in all sixof the cross country meets … placed ninth at theValparaiso Invitational … followed that up with a15th-place showing at the National CatholicChampionship … finished 94th at the Notre DameInvitational, running the 5,000-meter course in18:20 … moved up to 6,000 meters at the NCAAPre-National meet, taking 149th in 22:07 … was44th at the BIG EAST Championship in a third-place team effort … closed her season with a 74th-place performance at the NCAA Great Lakes

Regional … improved her career bestin every event of 2007 … qualified forthe BIG EAST indoor meet byrunning 17:50.33 at the MeyoInvitational … gained valuableexperience while placing 23rd at theleague meet … ran a career-best5:07.75 in the mile at the Alex WilsonInvitational … ran well outdoors at theStanford Invitational, placing fourth inher section of the 5,000 meters with aBIG EAST-qualifying time of 17:21.64… ran a career best 1,500 meters at theSpartan Invitational (4:47.10) … tooksecond in the 3,000-metersteeplechase at the Central CollegiateChampionship with a time of 11:24.00… ran the steeplechase at the BIGEAST outdoor meet and finished 13thin a career-best time of 11:19.40.

AS A FRESHMAN: Ran in fourcross country meets during her debutseason for the Irish … finished secondon the team and ninth overall at theValparaiso Invitational, posting a6,000-meter time of 23:35 … took19th at the National CatholicChampionship, covering the 5,000-meter Notre Dame course in 18:50 …placed 40th (18:57) in the Gold Raceat the Notre Dame Invitational twoweeks later … closed her season at theNCAA Pre-National Meet, finishing34th in the open race in 23:20 …competed just once during the indoortrack season, running the mile(5:28.46) at the Blue & GoldInvitational … made her outdoordebut at the Notre Dame Opener,posting a time of 5:00.33 in the 1,500meters … ran well at the Miami(Ohio) Invitational, covering 1,500

meters in 4:49.64 … took second in the 1,500meters at the Indy Relays, running 4:52.21 … inher 5,000-meter debut at the Hillsdale GinaRelays, qualified for the BIG EAST OutdoorChampionship with a time of 17:47.38 … placed15th in the BIG EAST outdoor 5,000 (18:16.41).

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA:Four-year letterwinner in track and field andthree-year letterwinner in cross country atCatholic Central High School … three-time statemedalist in track and field, all-state once … three-time all-state cross country pick … four-timeconference champion in track and field … two-time conference champion in cross country …school record holder at 800, 1600 and 5000 meters… captain of both cross country and track teamsher senior year … named Central Catholic FemaleAthlete of the Year in 2005 … born April 26, 1987,in Grand Rapids, Mich. … daughter of Lisa andBill Bauman … youngest of four children …majoring in finance and psychology … garneredDean’s List recognition in spring 2006 with a3.667 semester grade-point average.


BeccaBauman

5-8 • SeniorCross Country /Middle Distance

Grand Rapids, Mich.Catholic Central

Student-Athletes

AS A JUNIOR: Participated in five of six racesfor the Irish … opened her 2007 season with a19th-place (18:41) finish at the National CatholicChampionship … finished 108th (18:35) at theNotre Dame Invitational … followed that with herhighest finish of the season, a 16th-place showing(21:57) in the Pre-National Meet Open race …clocked in at 21:37 for a 28th-place finish at theBIG EAST Championship … finished the 2007season with a 43rd-place finish (22:11) at theGreat Lakes Regional meet … opened the indoortrack season with a second-place finish in the3,000 meters at the Blue and Gold Invitational …clocked a time of 5:08.13 in the mile to finish sixthat the Notre Dame Indoor Opener … finishedsixth (10:00.40) in the 3,000 meters at the NotreDame Invitational … ran the mile in 5:08.94 tofinish fourth at the Indiana Relays … finished the

2007 Cross Country ResultsNational Catholic Championship 19thNotre Dame Invitational 108thPre-National Meet Open 16thBIG EAST Championship 28thGreat Lakes Regional 43rd

Career Track BestsIndoorMile 5:07.752007 Alex Wilson Invitational3,000 Meters 10:00.402008 Notre Dame Invitational5,000 Meters 17:50.332007 Meyo InvitationalOutdoor800 Meters 2:27.222007 Mike Poehlein Invitational1,500 Meters 4:47.102007 Spartan Invitational5,000 Meters 17:21.642007 Stanford Invitational3,000-Meter Steeplechase 11:12.102008 BIG EAST Championship


the Notre Dame Indoor Opener … also finishedsixth in the shot put with a throw of 12.02 meters… notched her first all-BIG EAST honors, finishingsecond in the pentathlon with 3,955 points andsecond in the long jump with a leep of 6.04 meters… also finished 10th in the high jump … took firstplace in the pentathlon with 4,015 points at theAlex Wilson Invitational … garnered her first All-American honor after finishing ninth with aschool-record 4,069 points in the pentathlon at theNCAA Indoor Championships … became NotreDame’s first-ever multi-event All-American …finished third (13.91) in the 100-meter hurdles andfinished 14th in the 200 meters at the ArizonaState Invitational … took fourth place in the longjump (5.87 meters) and xth in the 100-meterhurdles at the Mike Poehlein Invitational …finished sixth in the high jump with a jump of 1.70meters at the Ole Miss Invitational … ran the 100-meter hurdles in a time of 13.82 to finish third atthe VS Athletics Beach Invitational … finishedsecond in the heptathlon with 5,365 points at theBIG EAST Outdoor Championships, earning herfirst outdoor all-BIG EAST honor … also finishedfifth in the 100-meter hurdles … took sixth placein the 100-meter hurdles (13.74) and the highjump (1.65 meters) at the Georgia Tech Invitational… completed the 2008 season with a 23rd-placeshowing (13.74) in the 100-meter hurdles at theNCAA Mideast Regionals … also appeared atNCAA Championships … finished 15th in theheptathlon at the NCAA Championships.

AS A SOPHOMORE: Competed in severalevents at the Blue and Gold Invitational.

AS A FRESHMAN: Stepped onto the Irishsquad and made her impact felt immediately,setting a school record in the pentathlon … earneda BIG EAST qualification in the 60-meter hurdlesat the Blue & Gold Invitational … also earned

league qualifying marks in the high jump (1.59m,5-2 1/2) and long jump (5.49m, 18 1/4) …competed in the pentathlon at the Notre DameInvitational, logging a school-record 3,655 pointson her way to victory … placed fourth at the BIGEAST Indoor Championships in the pentathlon,scoring 3,647 points to help Irish win team title …in the outdoor season, scored a BIG EASTqualifying mark in the shot put at the Indy Relays(12.67m, 41-7) … competed in the heptathlon atthe BIG EAST outdoor meet … took fifth with4,736 points in the grueling, seven-disciplinecompetition.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL: Four-year letter track and field letterwinner atWilliamsville South High School … 15-time All-American at all levels in seven different events,including the long jump, triple jump, high jump,100-meter hurdles, pentathlon, heptathlon, andshot put … won four USATF junior titles and sixstate championships in various events … named2001 USATF Junior Olympics Multi-Event Athleteof the Year after setting national record inpentathlon (3,512 points) … also owns New Yorkstate record in the outdoor pentathlon … achievednational rankings in each of her four years of highschool … won state pentathlon championships herjunior and senior seasons while garnering all-stateand all-conference honors all four years … servedas varsity captain each year since entering seventhgrade … also earned letters in gymnastics andswimming during her career … was a member ofthe USA Junior National Gymnastics Team fromage 9-12 … member of Student Council and PepClub … born Jan. 30, 1987 in Buffalo, N.Y. …daughter of Susan and Sam Hasan … oldest ofthree children … enrolled in the College of Artsand Letters.

AlyissaHasan

5-9 • SeniorMulti-Events

Williamsville, N.Y.Williamsville South

AS A JUNIOR: Returned to the Irish track andfield team in a major way, grabbing her first All-America and all-BIG EAST honors, after sitting outmost of the 2008 season … qualified for the BIGEAST Championships in the first meet of theseason, clocking a personal-best time of 8.70 for afirst-place finish in the 60-meter hurdles at theBlue and Gold Invitational … also won the longjump with a jump of 5.87 meters … finished insixth place in the shot put with a throw of 11.60meters … took first place in the high jump (1.71m)and second place in the 60-meter hurdles (8.64) at

Career Track BestsIndoor60-Meter Hurdles 8.642008 Notre Dame Indoor OpenerHigh Jump 1.71m (5-7 1/4)2008 Notre Dame Indoor OpenerLong Jump 6.04m (19-9 1/4)2008 BIG EAST ChampionshipShot Put 12.02m (39-5 1/4)2008 Notre Dame OpenerPentathlon 4,069 points*2008 NCAA Indoor ChampionshipOutdoor200 Meters 25.832008 Arizona State Invitational800 Meters 2:43.222008 BIG EAST Championships100-Meter Hurdles 13.732008 BIG EAST ChampionshipsHigh Jump 1.70m (5-7)2008 Ole Miss InvitationalLong Jump 5.87m (19-3)Mike Poehlein InvitationalShot Put 12.67m (41-7)2006 Indy RelaysJavelin 31.68m (103-11)2006 Indy RelaysHeptathlon 5,509 points*2008 California Invitational Heptathlon

* – school record

placed sixth at the Valparaiso Invitational andninth in the National Catholic meet … ran theNotre Dame home 5,000-meter course in18:12 for 86th place … took 121st at the verycompetitive NCAA Pre-National meet …finished 32nd in the BIG EAST meet andclosed her season in 30th at the NCAA GreatLakes Regional … annihilated every one of herpersonal bests during the track season … settwo career bests at the Notre Dame Opener …ran the 800 in 2:21.08 and the mile in 5:03.64,the latter qualifying her for the BIG EASTindoor meet … earned additional league meetqualifications in the 3,000 and 5,000 meters …top 3,000-meter time came at the BIG EASTmeet where she finished 15th in 9:57.75 …scored team points in the BIG EAST 5,000meters, placing eighth in 17:04.24 … that timenearly matched the career best of 17:03.97 she

set earlier at the MeyoInvitational … ran 4:43.59over 1,500 meters outdoors atthe Central CollegiateChampionship … broke 17-minutes for 5,000 meters atthe Stanford Invitational,establishing a BIG EASTqualifying mark of 16:59.94… once again found herselfscoring points at a BIG EASTmeet, this time finishingseventh in the 5,000 meters in17:12.90 … her pointscontributed to the Irishwomen’s team conferencetitle.

AS A FRESHMAN:Competed in the first threemeets of the Irish crosscountry season … took 30that the Valparaiso Invitational in24:46 … placed third in the JVrace at the National CatholicChampionship, covering the5,000-meter home course in19:26 … improved her timeon the Irish course two weekslater in the Notre DameInvitational Gold Divisionrace, running 19:15 for 71stplace … showed versatilityduring the indoor trackseason, running the milethrough the 5,000 meters …top times were 5:24.13 in themile at the Notre DameOpener, 10:34.88 in the 3,000meters at the Notre DameInvitational and 18:26.94 inthe Meyo Invitational 5,000meters … did not competeduring the outdoor trackseason.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONALDATA: Four-time letterwinner in both crosscountry and track and field at Paraclete HighSchool (Calif.) … eight-time all conferenceathlete (four times in cross country, four timesin track and field) … named MVP of crosscountry team all four years … became firstParaclete High School runner to qualify forCalifornia state cross country championship innearly 15 years, qualifying for the state meettwice … three-year captain of both crosscountry and track and field teams … named2005 Paraclete High School Female Athlete ofthe Year and Scholar-Athlete of the Year… bornMarch 19, 1987 in Bellflower,Calif.… daughterof Linda and Michael Rocha … only child …enrolled in the College of Arts and Letters as anAmerican Studies major.


HeidiRocha

5-2 • SeniorCross Country /

DistancePalmdale, Calif.

Paraclete H.S.

Student-Athletes

AS A JUNIOR: Opened the indoor trackseason with a third-place finish (10:15.24) inthe 3,000 meters at the Notre Dame IndoorOpener … clocked a time of 5:14.00 to finish11th in the mile run at the Notre DameInvitational … took sixth place in the 3,000-Meter Invitational with a time of 10:05.63 atthe Indiana Relays … finished the indoor seasonwith a 14th-place performance (17:34.64) inthe 5,000-meter run at the BIG EAST IndoorChampionships … won the 5,000-meter run inher first outdoor meet of the season, clocking atime of 17:32.69 to take the title at the SpartanInvitational … ran the 5,000 meters in 17:36.18to finish third at the Eastern MichiganInvitational … closed out the 2008 season witha 10-place finish in the 10,000-meter run at theBIG EAST Outdoor Championships, clocking atime of 36:21.90.

AS A SOPHOMORE: Had a very strongsophomore season for the Irish cross countryand track teams … ran on the Irish varsity crosscountry team in all six of the team’s meets …

Career Track BestsIndoor800 Meters 2:21.082007 Notre Dame OpenerMile 5:03.642007 Notre Dame Opener3,000 Meters 9:57.752007 BIG EAST Championships5,000 Meters 17:03.972007 Meyo InvitationalOutdoor1,500 Meters 4:43.592007 Central Collegiate Championships5,000 Meters 16:59.942007 Stanford Invitational10,000 Meters 36:21.90BIG EAST Championships


place performance at the NCAA MideastRegional, breaking the school record in the polevault with a vault of 4.06 meters

AS A SOPHOMORE: Led the Irish team inboth the pole vault and the long jump … vaulted3.80m (12-5 1/2) at the Purdue Invitational … toplong jump of the indoor season was 5.47m (17-111/2) at the Notre Dame Invitational …concentrated on the pole vault at the BIG EASTindoor meet … finished second overall in 3.86m(12-8), the ninth-best mark in school history …earned her second career indoor all-BIG EASThonors … best pole vault of the outdoor seasonwas her 3.80m mark at the Spartan Invitational …did set a career best in the long jump during theoutdoor campaign, leaping 5.70m (18-8 1/2) atthe BIG EAST outdoor meet … that jump tied herfor 11th … also took fifth in the pole vault at theoutdoor BIG EAST competition, scoring pointstowards the eventual Notre Dame teamchampionship.

AS A FRESHMAN: Immediately stepped inand became Notre Dame’s top pole vaulter … inher first collegiate meet, registered a vault of3.95m (12-11 1/2) at the Blue & Gold Invitationalthat tied for the second-best in school history …the mark also provisionally qualified her for theBIG EAST and NCAA meets … set a new schoolrecord in the pole vault at the Notre Dame

Invitational with a leap of 4.05m(13-3 1/2), breaking JamieVolkmer’s 2003 mark of 4.00m(13-1 1/2) and winning event bymore than a foot … posted a BIGEAST-qualifying long jump atthe Meyo Invitational, leaping5.64m (18-6), while tacking onanother 3.95m-pole vault at themeet … earned all-BIG EASThonors in the pole vault at theBIG EAST indoor meet, placingsecond with a mark of 3.96m(12-11 3/4) also finished ninth inthe long jump at BIG EASTChampionship … kicked offoutdoor campaign by winningthe pole vault at the Miami(Ohio) Invitational, logging aheight of 3.80m (12-5 1/2) toqualify for the NCAA MideastRegional … bettered that markat the Mount SAC Relays with awinning season-best vault of3.90m (12-9 1/2) … placedfourth in the vault at the BIGEAST outdoor meet (3.80m, 12-5 1/2) … tied for 14th in thepole vault at her first NCAAMideast Regional (3.66m, 12-0)… after one season at NotreDame, she held five of top 10indoor pole vault marks andthree of top 10 outdoor heightsin school history.

HIGH SCHOOL ANDPERSONAL: Four-yearletterwinner in track and field atCentral High School (N.Y.) …

also added two letters as a field hockey forward …the most accomplished female prep pole vaulter inUnited States history … first high school female toclear 14 feet in the pole vault … owns the nationalhigh school pole vault record after breaking herown mark nine times … also set the Americanjunior record in the pole vault and the worldrecord for a female under 17-yera old … namedthe 2005 National High School Indoor Athlete ofthe Year … appointed to the 2005 USA Today All-USA High School Track and Field Team … earnedAll-America honors as the long jump champion atNike Indoor Nationals in 2004 … won the polevault competition at both the Nike Indoor andOutdoor National meets in 2005, collecting twomore All-America honors … New York indoor andoutdoor long jump state champion in 2004 … wonthe indoor and outdoor pole vault state titles in2005 … took the pole vault title at the 2005National Scholastic Indoor Championship by a 23-inch margin … competed at the 2005 MillroseGames in New York City against professionals andpast Olympians, finishing sixth … personal bests of4.345m (14-3) in the pole vault and 6.02m (19-9)in the long jump … member of National HonorSociety and student government at Central High… born June 21, 1987 in Buffalo, N.Y. … daughterof Ann and Dan Saxer … older of two children …enrolled in the Mendoza College of Business.

MarySaxer

5-7 • SeniorJumps

Lancaster, N.Y.Central H.S.

AS A JUNIOR: Had a record-setting juniorcampaign for the Irish … opened the indoorseason with a first-place vault of 3.55 meters inthe pole vault at the Blue and Gold Invitational …also finished third in the long jump (5.57 meters)… claimed her second indoor pole vault title atthe Notre Dame Indoor Opener with a vault of3.40 meters … finished second in the long jumpwith a jump of 5.14 meters … won the pole vaulttitle with a vault of 3.70 meters at the NotreDame Invitational … took third in the long jump(5.57 meters) … finished ninth in the pole vaultinvitational at the Indiana Relays … tied for ninthwith a vault of 3.60 meters at the BIG EASTIndoor Championships … also took 10th in thelong jump … kicked off the outdoor season witha second-place vault of 3.85 meters at the MikePoehlein Invitational … finished fifth in the longjump … won the pole vault open meet with avault of 3.85 meters at the Mt. SAC Relays …won the pole vault (4.00 meters) and finishedfourth in the long jump (5.61 meters) at the VSAthletics Beach Invitational … took top honorswith a vault of 4.00 meters at the Hillsdale Relays… won the pole vault title with a vault of 4.00meters at the BIG EAST OutdoorChampionships, earning All-BIG EAST outdoorhonors … closed out the season with a seventh-

Saxer’s Career Track BestsIndoorPole Vault 4.05m (13-3 1/2)*2006 Notre Dame InvitationalLong Jump 5.73m (18-9 1/2)2008 BIG EAST ChampionshipOutdoorPole Vault 4.06m (13-3 3/4)*2008 NCAA Mideast RegionalLong Jump 5.70m (18-8 1/2)2007 BIG EAST Championship

* – school record

Lakes Regional, clocking in at 22:23 …concentrated on the 3,000-meter run duringthe indoor track season … opened the seasonwith a fourth-place finish at the Blue and GoldInvitational with a time of 10:33.60 … finished14th at the Indiana Relays, covering 3,000meters in 10:37.69 … ran the Meyo Invitational3,000 meters in 10:35.69 to finish 49th …opened the outdoor track season with a fourth-place finish in the 5,000 meters at te MikePoehlein Invitational, clocking in at 18:08.22 …ran the Spartan Invitational 5,000 meters in10:06.65 to finish eighth … closed out theseason with a 22nd-place finish at the HillsdaleRelays, running 5,000 meters in 19:02.18.

AS A SOPHOMORE: Competed in fivecross country meets for the Irish ... took 12that the Valparaiso Invitational ... followed up her

35th-place effort at the NationalCatholic Championship with a7th-place showing in the NotreDame Invitational JV race,dropping her time over oneminute on the Irish home course... placed 112th in the NCAAPre-National open race andclosed her season at the BIGEAST Championship, finishing59th ... top mile time of theindoor season was 5:15.58 at theNotre Dame Opener ... ran10:41.18 over 3,000 meters atthe Notre Dame Invitational ...best 5,000-meter time was18:06.32 at the MeyoInvitational ... ran one raceoutdoors, clocking 11:54.97 inthe 3,000-meter steeplechase atthe Mike Poehlein Invitational.

AS A FRESHMAN: Topperformance of the indoorseason came at the MeyoInvitational, where she ran themile in 5:24.55 ... also ran the3,000 meters in 11:01.97 at theNotre Dame Opener ... did notcompete during the outdoortrack season.

HIGH SCHOOL ANDPERSONAL DATA: Letteredthree times in cross country,three times in indoor track, andfour times in outdoor track atMaggie Walker Governor'sSchool (Va.) ... didn't startrunning until outdoor trackseason of freshman year ... wasall-conference honoree ninetimes (three each in crosscountry, indoor track, andoutdoor track) ... was all-state

selection in cross country as a senior when sheled team to third-place finish in state crosscountry meet ... part of school-record distancemedley relay team and district meet-record4x800 team ... was captain and MVP of crosscountry team her senior season ... nameddistrict runner of the year in cross country andindoor track during senior campaign ... earnedall-region honors at the 2004 FootLocker SouthRegional cross country meet ... born Sept. 13,1987 in Richmond,Va. ... daughter of Lillie andMark Wauford ... oldest of three children...majoring in political science and romancelanguages ... twice earned Dean's List honors asa freshman, posting a 3.667 semester GPA inthe fall of 2005 and a 3.867 GPA in the springof 2006.


EmilyWauford

Student-Athletes

AS A JUNIOR: Competed in all six crosscountry meets for the Irish … finished seventhat the Valparaiso Invitational with a time of19:46 … crossed the line at the NationalCatholic Championship in 18:32 to finish 15th… finished 88th in a time of 18:16 at the NotreDame Invitational … finished 104th at the Pre-National Meet, covering the 6,000 meters in21:46 … finished 42nd at the BIG EASTChampionship with a time of 21:56 … endedthe season with a 53rd-place finish at the Great

Cross Country Results2007Valparaiso Invitational 7thNational Catholic Championship 15thNotre Dame Invitational 88thPre-National Meet 104thBIG EAST Championship 42ndGreat Lakes Regional 53rd2006Valparaiso Invitational 12thNational Catholic Championship 35thNotre Dame Invitational 7th*Pre-National Meet 112th*BIG EAST Championship 59th

* Indicates JV/Open Race finish

Career Track BestsIndoorMile 5:15.582007 Notre Dame Indoor Opener3,000m 10:33.602008 Blue and Gold InvitationalOutdoor5,000m 18:06.652008 Spartan Invitational3,000m Steeplechase 11:54.972007 Mike Poehlein Invitational

5-8 • SeniorCross Country / Distance

Midlothian, Va.Maggie Walker

Governor’s School


… took the shot put title at the Spartan Invitationalwith a toss of 13.71 meters … also finished second inthe hammer throw with a throw of 53.36 meters …won the shot put (13.95m), discus (43.34m) andhammer throw (57.31m) at the Eastern MichiganInvitational … grabbed her second all-BIG EASThonor with a second-place finish in the hammerthrow with a 55.26-meter toss at the BIG EASTChampionship … also finished seventh in the shot putwith a toss of 14.18 meters and sixth in the discuswith a throw of 45.03 meters … finished fifth(46.71m) in the discus and sixth (57.06m) in thehammer throw at the Georgia Tech Invitational …topped her own school record with a throw of 58.61meters, finishing sixth in the hammer throw at theNCAA Mideast Regional.

AS A SOPHOMORE: Had an outstandingsophomore season, picking up a school record in boththe indoor and outdoor seasons … unquestionablyNotre Dame’s top thrower during the indoorcampaign … threw the weight 16.59m (54-5 1/4) atthe Notre Dame Invitational … came up big at theBIG EAST indoor meet, for which she was qualifiedin the shot put and weight throw … took fifth in theshot put with a career-best toss of 13.94m (45-9),then followed it up with a fourth-place mark of17.35m (56-11 1/4) in the weight throw … the latterperformance smashed the previous school record of17.08m (56 1/2) held by Dore DeBartolo … closedthe indoor season by throwing 17.25m (56-7 1/4) inthe weight throw at the Alex Wilson Invitational,posting just the third 17m+ mark in school history …won the shot put competition outdoors at the SpartanInvitational, throwing 14.01m (45-11 3/4), the

eighth-best mark in Notre Damehistory … moved up to fifth all-timewith a throw of 14.20m (46-7 1/4) inthe shot put at the Central CollegiateChampionship … qualified for theNCAA Mideast Regional with herhammer throw of 54.31m (178-2) atthe Hillsdale Gina Relays …collected her first career All-BIGEAST outdoor honors with a third-place effort in the hammer throw …her mark of 56.09m (184-0) gave heranother school record, once againunseating Dore DeBartolo (oldmark: 55.74m) … also scored pointsin the shot put, taking fifth place in14.10m (46-3 1/4) … competed inthe NCAA Mideast Regional in thehammer throw … finished a veryrespectable ninth and bettered herschool record with a toss of 56.50m(185-4).

AS A FRESHMAN: Showed agreat deal of potential in the throws,particularly in the weight throwindoors and the hammer throwoutdoors … took second in theweight throw at the Notre DameOpener with a mark of 15.44m (50-8) … posted a shot put of 13.10m(42-11 1/4) at the Notre DameInvitational … established a season-best toss in the shot put at the BIGEAST indoor meet, placing 12th witha mark of 13.23m (43-5) … threwthe weight 15.56m (51 3/4) to postanother season-best effort at theleague competition … had a very

strong day outdoors at the Miami (Ohio) Invitational,establishing the top Irish marks in the shot put andhammer throw over the entire season … placedsecond in the shot with a toss of 13.79m (45-3) andtook third in the hammer with a 49.08m (161-0)effort … earned BIG EAST qualifications in bothevents with ease … took second in the hammer andshot put at the Indy Relays … claimed first in the shotand second in the hammer at the Central CollegiateChampionships … scored her first BIG EAST pointsat the outdoor league meet, finishing fourth in theshot put with a toss of 13.67m (44-10 1/4) … took11th in the hammer throw, posting a mark of 48.48m(159-1) … threw the shot 13.74m (45-1) at theGeorgia Tech Invitational, while throwing thehammer 48.53m (159-3).

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL: Four-yearletterwinner in three sports (track and field,volleyball, and basketball) at Roncalli High School(Ind.) … 2004 Indiana state shot put champion … all-state selection in her junior and senior track and fieldseasons … received first team academic all-stateaccolades in her senior campaign … two-time trackregional champion and team MVP … owner ofRoncalli school records in the shot put and discus …personal bests of 46-1 in the shot put and 127-11 inthe discus … tallied 314 kills and 177 blocks for thevolleyball team and averaged 14 points and eightrebounds per game as a senior on the basketballsquad … member of National Honor Society, studentcouncil, and her senior class treasurer … born May23, 1987 in Indianapolis, Ind. … daughter of Marthaand Tom Weber … oldest of two children … enrolledin the College of Science as a science/pre-professional major.

AnnaWeber

6-0 • SeniorThrows

Indianapolis, Ind.Roncalli H.S.

AS A JUNIOR: Had an impressive juniorcampaign, crushing school records and racking upmultiple all-BIG EAST honors … opened the indoorseason with a toss of 13.71 meters to win the shot putat the Blue and Gold Invitational … also won theweight throw with a toss of 17.54 meters … followedthat by taking the shot put (13.70m) and weightthrow (17.75m) titles at the Notre Dame IndoorOpener … finished first with a throw of 13.99 metersin the shot put at the Notre Dame Invitational … alsotook top honors in the weight throw with a toss of18.88 meters … smashed the school record in theweight throw with a toss of 19.39 meters during thepreliminaries at the Indiana Relays … eventuallyfinished fifth after a finals throw of 18.77 meters …also notched the third-best shot put measurement inschool history with a toss of 14.51 meters during theIndiana Relays prelims … went on to finish fifth(13.83m) … earned her first all-BIG EAST indoorhonor with a third-place finish (18.90m) in the weightthrow … also finished 10th in the shot put with a tossof 13.36 meters … won the weight throw (19.23m)and finished fifth (13.93m) in the shot put at the AlexWilson Invitational … kicked off the outdoor seasonwith 14.14-meter toss and a fourth-place finish at theArizona State Invitational … also took fifth place(55.98m) in the hammer throw … took fourth place(55.90m) in the hammer throw and fifth place(14.06m) in the shot put at the Stanford Invitational

Career Track BestsIndoorShot Put 14.51m (47-7 1/4)2008 Indiana RelaysWeight Throw 19.39m (63-7 1/2)*2008 Indiana RelaysOutdoorShot Put 14.18m (46-6 1/4)2008 BIG EAST ChampionshipDiscus 46.71m (153-2 1/2)Georgia Tech InvitationalHammer Throw 58.61m (192-3 1/2)*2008 NCAA Mideast Regional

* – school record

meters at the Notre Dame Invitational … grabbed a sixth-place finish with a toss of 13.86 meters at the Indiana Relays… finished 15th in the shot put at the Meyo with a throw of13.26 meters … closed out the indoor season at the BIG EASTChampionships, finishing seventh in the shot put with a toss of13.97 meters … opened the outdoor season with a fourth-place finish (49.37 meters) in the discus and a fifth-place finish(13.71m) in the shot put at the Arizona State Invitational …finished seventh in the discus with a throw of 49.78 meters atthe Stanford Invitational … took top discus honors at theEastern Michigan Invitational with a throw of 48.20 meters …also finished second in the shot put (13.68m) … finished 14thwith a discus throw of 44.58 meters at the Drake Relays …garnered her second all-BIG EAST honor with a second-placeperformance at the BIG EAST Championship, tossing thediscus 51.25 meters … also finished seventh in the shot putwith a throw of 14.08 meters … set a new school record witha toss of 52.42 meters (172-0) at the NCAA MideastRegional, finishing third in the discus … capped off her seasonwith a 25th-place finish at the NCAA Championships,registering a 46.57-meter toss in the discus.

AS A FRESHMAN: Capped an exciting freshman seasonwith a trip to the NCAA Outdoor Championships … threwthe shot put during the indoor season, establishing her bestmark at the BIG EAST indoor meet where she threw 13.42m(44-0 1/2) in an eighth-place, point-scoring performance …settled into her specialty, the discus, during the outdoorcampaign … made the first of many all-time Notre Dame top-ten performances at the Shamrock Invitational, throwing thediscus 48.81m (160-1) … also had her season-best shot put atthat meet, tossing 13.52m (44-4 1/4) … won the MikePoehlein and Spartan Invitational discus competitions … tookfirst in the disc at the Hillsdale Gina Relays, posting a distanceof 49.76m (163-3) … finished eighth in the shot put andsecond in the discus at the outdoor BIG EAST meet to helpthe Notre Dame team win the league title … the discus resultgave her the first all-BIG EAST honors of her career …qualified for the NCAA Mideast Regional in the discus …posted the third-best toss in Notre Dame history and was onlythe second female ever to throw the discus more than 50m …her fifth-place finish with that mark of 50.48m (165-7)

automatically qualified her for the NCAA Championship andearned her All-Region honors … one of just two freshmen toqualify for the NCAA meet in the discus … finished 22nd atthe national meet, registering a mark of 48.52m (159-2).

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL: Four-yearletterwinner in two sports (track & field and basketball) atRegis High School in Stayton, Ore. … outstanding in both thediscus and shot put, winning a combined total of sevenOregon Class 2A state titles during her prep career … earnedfour consecutive state discus crowns (first Oregon high schoolfemale ever to win four championships in same throwingevent) and three shot put titles … best prep marks were schoolrecords of 48.18m (158-1) in the discus (2006 Oregon Class2A state meet, setting new record for that competition) and13.72m (45-0 ?) in the shot put … discus mark (48.18m, 158-1) also was good for sixth-best in the nation for 2006campaign … set Oregon state meet record in shot put with13.12m (43-0 ?) heave in 2006 … named 2005 all-regionAthlete of the Year by Salem Statesman Journal … four-timeall-Tri-River Conference pick … also a two-time second-teamall-state and three-time all-conference selection as a forward inbasketball, averaging 14.7 points, 8.5 rebounds and 4.3 stealsper game during her final three seasons … National HonorSociety member … born May 23, 1988 in Silverton, Ore. …daughter of Julie and Richard Espinoza … third of fourchildren … enrolled in the First Year of Studies program.


JaclynEspinoza

5-9 • JuniorThrows

Keizer, Ore.Regis H.S.

Student-Athletes

AS A SOPHOMORE: Had an outstanding sophomoreseason that included her second consecutive trip to the NCAAOutdoor Championships … opened the indoor season withback-to-back second-place finishes at the Blue and GoldInvitational and the Notre Dame Indoor Opener, tossing theshot put 13.29 meters and 13.05 meters, respectively …finished third in the shot put with a career-best throw of 13.48

garnered all-BIG EAST honors with her third-place performance inthe 3,000-meter steeplechase at the BIG EAST Championships,smashing her own school record with a time of 10:29.63 … finishedin 13th place (4:32.20) in the 1,500 meters at the Georgia TechInvitational and took 30th (2:14.94) in the 800 meters … closed outher season with a 10th-place finish at the NCAA Mideast Regional,running the 3,000-meter steeplechase in 11:00.61.

AS A FRESHMAN: Finished as one of the top-five runners forthe Irish in every cross country meet she ran … took sixth at theNational Catholic Championship, running 18:17 over 5,000 meters …dropped that time to 18:04 at the Notre Dame Invitational where shewas 79th … took 126th at the NCAA Pre-National meet … placed27th in the BIG EAST meet in a third-place team effort … closedher season placing 35th at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional …concentrated on the mile during the indoor track season … did runthe 3,000 meters at the Notre Dame Invitational, coming through in10:01.67 … broke five minutes in the mile for the first time of theseason at the Meyo Invitational, finishing 10th in 4:54.97 … qualifiedfor the finals of the mile at the BIG EAST indoor meet, running4:55.85 … took ninth in the final in 4:57.47, just missing BIG EASTteam points … garnered the first all-conference honors of her careerby taking third in the distance medley relay with teammates JoannaSchultz, Brianne Schmidt and Katie DeRusso (11:49.66) … ran the1,200-meter leg of the relay … ran her season’s best mile at the AlexWilson Invitational, finishing 12th in 4:53.49 … ran a strong 1,500meters outdoors at the Central Collegiate Championship, finishing in4:30.59 … focused heavily on the 3,000-meter steeplechase,establishing her best time of the season and a new school record atthe BIG EAST outdoor meet … ran 10:41.33 to finish third and earnadditional all-conference hardware … also competed on the 4x800-meter relay to take sixth, scoring more points for the BIG EAST teamchampion Irish … qualified for the NCAA Mideast Regional in thesteeplechase … placed 13th in 10:47.10.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL: Four-year letterwinnerin cross country and indoor & outdoor track at Saratoga SpringsHigh School (N.Y.) … 15-time All-America honoree between crosscountry and track … four-time all-state selection in cross country …2006 Gatorade Athlete of the Year for state of New York … three-time top-30 finisher at FootLocker National Cross CountryChampionship (placed 22nd in 2005) … holds national high schoolrecord in 2,000-meter steeplechase (6:36.05), a mark she has set andre-broken several times in past year … also led off SSHS four-milerelay team that set national indoor high school record in 2005

(19:59.24) … ranked among national top 10 during 2006 indoorseason for several events, including the 1,500 meters (seventh -4:31.50), mile (10th - 4:52.58), 3,000 meters (second - 9:42.55;fastest on a banked track) and two miles (fifth - 10:41.29) … tookthird in high school mile at famed Millrose Games in 2006 (her thirdconsecutive appearance at event) … finished as ‘06 state runner-upin 3,000-meter run … won title at ‘05 Brown Cross CountryInvitational (18:14) … placed third at ‘05 New York state crosscountry championship (17:39.57 for 5K), helping team win statetitle (its 14th in past 17 seasons) … also member of three-time NikeTeam Nationals cross country national champions (set national meetscoring record in 2004 with 51 points) and ‘05 national runner-up… helped pace four-time New York state cross country teamchampion … National Honor Society member … born Aug. 12,1988 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. … daughter of Christine and GaryFerguson … middle of three children … father,Gary was a two-sportstandout (football and track) at Northwood University (Mich.) …aunt, Melissa Harbour, was a heptathlete at Texas A&M … majoringin psychology.

LindseyFerguson

5-6 • Junior Cross Country /

DistanceGreenfield Center, N.Y.Saratoga Springs, H.S.

AS A SOPHOMORE: Participated in five of six meets for theIrish … finished fourth in her first meet of the season, clocking a timeof 17:49 at the National Catholic Championship … ran a time of17:38 to finish 31st at the Notre Dame Invitational … finished 37that the Pre-National Meet in 21:03 … earned her first all-BIG EASTcross country honor with a 14th-place finish at the BIG EASTChampionship, clocking in at 21:13 … closed out the season with a103rd-place finish (23:16) at the Great Lakes Regional …concentrated on the mile run and 3,000 meters during the indoortrack season … took eighth place at the Notre Dame Invitationalwith a 5:02.79 mile … ran the mile in 5:07.67 to finish third at theIndiana Relays … also finished third in the 3,000 meters with apersonal-best time of 9:54.22 … opened the outdoor season withfifth-place finishes in the 800 meters and 1,500 meters at the MikePoehlein Invitational … ran the 800 in 2:19.30 and the 1,500 in4:42.03 … took the top spot in the 3,000-meter steeplechase with atime of 10:58.00 at the Spartan Invitational … followed that with afourth-place showing at the Mt. SAC Relays, running the 3,000-meter steeplechase in 10:45.73 … finished 10th in the 1,500 meterswith a time of 4:38.71 at the VS Athletics Beach Invitational …

Career Track BestsIndoorShot Put13.97m (45-10)2008 BIG EAST ChampionshipsOutdoorShot Put 14.08m(46-2 1/2)2008 BIG EAST ChampionshipsDiscus 52.24m (171-5)2008 NCAA Mideast Regional

2007 Cross Country ResultsNational Catholic Championship 4thNotre Dame Invitational 31stPre-National Meet 37thBIG EAST Championship 14thGreat Lakes Regional 103rd

Career Track BestsIndoorMile 4:53.492007 Alex Wilson Invitational3,000 Meters 9:54.222008 Indiana RelaysOutdoor800 Meters 2:14.942008 Georgia Tech Invitational1,500 Meters 4:30.592007 Central Collegiate Championships3,000-Meter Steeplechase 10:29.63*2008 BIG EAST Championships

* – school record


AS A SOPHOMORE: Concentrated on thejavelin during the outdoor season … finished10th with a throw of 39.72 meters at theArizona State Invitational … followed that witha second-place performance at the MikePoehlein Invitational, registering a 42.42-metertoss … finished third with a throw of 40.76meters at the Ole Miss Invitational … had apersonal-best throw of 42.51 meters at theEastern Michigan Invitational, taking home tophonors … finished third at the Hillsdale Relayswith a throw of 39.84 meters … ended the BIGEAST Championships in 11th after a throw of39.93 meters … closed out her season bytopping her personal best with a throw of 42.75meters, the eighth-best in school history,finishing sixth at the Georgia Tech Invitational.

AS A FRESHMAN: Was the lone Irishcompetitor in the javelin during the 2007season … her best throw of the campaign cameat the Hillsdale Gina Relays, where her heaveof 41.37m (135-8) won her the meet … tookeighth at the BIG EAST outdoor meet,throwing the javelin 40.24m (132-0) … scoredpoints and thus contributed to the Irishwomen’s team title.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL:Three-sport letterwinner (track & field, soccerand basketball) at Nathan Hale High School inSeattle, Wash. … won 2006 WashingtonInterscholastic Activities Association (WIAA)Class 3A javelin title (42.16m, 138-4) by morethan 16 feet (4.87m) over nearest competitor …three-time Metro 3A Conference champion injavelin … owns nine school records in the event… top distance of 42.68m (140-0) came duringher senior year … born Oct. 10, 1987 in Seattle,Wash. … daughter of Penny and John Knutzen… younger of two children … enrolled in theFirst Year of Studies program.

EliseKnutzen

5-8 • JuniorThrows

Seattle, Wash.Nathan Hale H.S.

jump at the Notre Dame Invitational …recorded jumps of 5.64m (18-6) in the longjump and 11.28m (37-0 ?) in the triple jump …finished 10th in the long jump at the IndianaRelays with a jump of 5.46m (17-11) …finished 24th in the long jump (5.49m, 18-0) atthe Meyo Invitational … recorded a jump of10.99m (36-0 ?) to finish 15th in the triplejump at the BIG EAST Championship … alsofinished 18th with a triple jump of 5.28m (17-3 ?) … kicked off the outdoor season with asecond-place finish in the triple jump a theMike Poehlein Invitational, recording a jump of11.33m (37-2 ?) … also finished eighth with along jump of 5.46m (17-11) … triple jumpedher way to a second-place finish at the SpartanInvitational with a jump of 11.08m (36-4 ?) …also tried her hand at sprints, finishing seventhin the 100 meters (13.29) and 200 meters(27.09) … finished second in the triple jump atthe Eastern Michigan Invitational, jumping11.48m (37-8) … also took seventh in the 200meters (28.34) and 10th in the long jump(4.94m, 16-2 ?) … closed out her season with aseventh-place finish at the Hillsdale Relays,triple jumping 11.29m (37-0 ?)

AS A FRESHMAN: Added depth to theIrish horizontal jumps … just missed out onqualifying for the BIG EAST indoor meet inthe long and triple … leapt 5.44m (17-10 1/4)at the Blue and Gold Invitational long jump,

while also triple jumping 11.12m (36-5 3/4) …did not compete during the 2007 outdoor trackand field season.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL: Besttriple jump mark was 11.71m (39-5), while toplong jump distance was 5.585m (18-4) … two-time Arizona state champion in triple jump …earned first-team all-Southern Arizona honorsand was named area Athlete of the Year as asenior by Arizona Daily Star … named first-team area all-star and area Co-Athlete of theYear as a junior (2005) by Tucson Citizen …enrolled in the Political Science program atNotre Dame.Jaime

Minor

5-10 • JuniorJumps

Tucson Ariz.Canyon del Oro H.S.

AS A SOPHOMORE: Opened the indoortrack season with a first-place finish in thetriple jump at the Notre Dame Blue and GoldInvitational … recorded a personal-best jump of11.39m (37-4 ?) … also finished second in thelong jump with a jump of 5.63m (18-5 ?) …followed that with a first-place long jump of5.15m (16-10 ?) at the Notre Dame IndoorOpener … also finished fourth in the triplejump with a jump of 9.98m (32-9) … finishedsecond in both the long jump and the triple

Career Track BestsOutdoorJavelin 42.75m (140-3 1/2)2008 Georgia Tech Invitational

Career Track Bests:IndoorLong Jump 5.64m (18-6)2008 Notre Dame InvitationalTriple Jump 11.39m (37-4 1/4)2008 Notre Dame InvitationalOutdoor100 Meters 13.292008 Spartan Invitational200 Meters 27.092008 Spartan InvitationalLong Jump 5.46m (17-11)2008 Mike Poehlein InvitationalTriple Jump 11.48m (37-8)2008 Eastern Michigan Invitational


Student-Athletes

AS A SOPHOMORE: Focused on the 200 and 400meters during both the indoor and outdoor seasons … kickedoff the indoor campaign with two first-place finishes at theNotre Dame Blue and Gold Invitational … clocked apersonal-best time of 24.75 to take the 200 meters andfinished the 400 meters in 55.64 … followed that with a first-place showing in the 400 meters at the Notre Dame IndoorOpener, coming in at 56.87 … also finished second in the 200meters with a time of 24.98 … won the 400 meters in a timeof 55.82 at the Notre Dame Invitational … also finished third,running the 200 meters in 25.05 … took second at theIndiana Relays in the 400 meters, clocking a time of 55.71 …

closed the indoor season with a seventh-place finish at theBIG EAST Championships, running the 400 meters in 57.26… opened the outdoor season with a second-place finish inthe 400 meters (54.14) at the Arizona State Invitational …ran the 400-meter hurdles in a time of 1:01.64 at the MikePoehlein Invitational, good enough for second place …finished fourth in the 200 meters (24.20) at the Ole MissInvitational … also finished 12th in the 400 meters (56.93) …took first place with a 400-meter time of 54.64 at the Mt.SAC Relays … also finished 14th in the 200 meters (24.53)… notched a second-place showing in the 400-meter hurdleswith a time of 1:01.24 at the VS Athletics Beach Invitational… racked up two more All-BIG EAST honors at the BIGEAST Championships … was part of the 4x400-meter relayteam that took second place … finished third in the 400meters with a time of 53.88 … also finished seventh in the200 meters (24.56) … closed out the season with a 14th-placeperformance at the NCAA Mideast Regional … ran the 400meters in 54.18.

AS A FRESHMAN: Was as good as advertised in herdebut season with the Irish track and field squad … posted aseason best in the 200 meters at the Notre Dame Invitational,running 24.83 … also took third in the 400 meters at themeet with a time of 56.22 seconds … led all Notre Dameathletes by taking third in the 400 meters at the MeyoInvitational (55.31) … placed fifth at the BIG EAST IndoorChampionship in the 400 meters, finishing in a season-besttime of 55.30 seconds … earned two all-BIG EAST citationsat the indoor league meet … took second in the 4x400 withMaryann Erigha, Crysta Swayzer and Okechi Ogbuokiri(3:41.51, ninth-fastest in school history), and placed third inthe distance medley relay running 11:49.66 with teammatesLindsey Ferguson, Brianne Schmidt and Katie DeRusso …ran the top 400-meter time of her outdoor season at theAzusa Pacific Invitational, covering the distance in 54.70seconds for second place … ran 54.91 in the event at the Mt.SAC Relays … played a huge role in the women’s outdoorBIG EAST team title … won event titles in the 4x100 and4x400 relays, running the former with Ogbuokiri, Erigha andBrienne Davis and the latter with Erigha, Ogbuokiri andSwayzer … the 4x100 ran 45.31 and the 4x400 went 3:39.87… also earned individual all-BIG EAST honors by finishing

third in the 400 meters … she ran 54.78 in the final to finishone spot behind teammate Ogbuokiri … ranked among thetop-15 freshman in the country in the outdoor 400 meters.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL: Two-sportstandout and seven-time letterwinner (track & field andbasketball) at Holmen High School (Wis.) … became firstprep athlete (male or female) in 111-year history ofWisconsin state track & field championship to win outdoorstate titles in two events (200m, 400m) in each of her fourhigh school seasons — she also never lost a race at eitherdistance during her prep career … owns WisconsinInterscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) outdoor statemeet record in 400 meters (55.81 as freshman in 2003 —second-fastest in state history and quickest ever at metricdistance) … top 200-meter time of 24.78 is ninth-best in statehistory … also ran 100 meters during season (best mark was12.44) … four-time conference and regional champion, aswell as a four-time all-state and all-conference selection …National Honor Society member … born Oct. 9, 1987 in LaCrosse,Wis. … daughter of Deidre Schultz-Platteter and DanPlatteter … only child … plans to major in psychology atNotre Dame … enrolled in the First Year of Studies program.

JoannaSchultz

6-0 • JuniorSprints

Holmen, Wis.Holmen H.S.

opened the outdoor season with a 10th-place showing at theMike Poehlein Invitational, running the 800 meters in a timeof 2:23.30 … also finished 11th in the 1,500 meters with atime of 4:53.24 … finished in 16th place after running the1,500 meters at the Spartan Invitational in 5:02.72 … tooksixth at the Eastern Michigan Invitational, running the 800meters in a time of 2:18.32 … ran the 800 meters at theHillsdale Relays in a time of 2:17.93 to finish in 20th place… closed out the season at the Georgia Tech Invitational …finished 23rd in the 1,500 meters with a time of 4:41.27 …also finished 35th in the 800 meters, clocking in at 2:16.56.

AS A FRESHMAN: Ran in four cross country meetsduring her debut season with the Irish … won her firstcollegiate competition at the National Catholic Champion JVrace ... placed 126th at the Notre Dame Invitational, runningwith the varsity squad … competed at the NCAA Pre-National Meet as well as the BIG EAST Championships,withher best 6,000-meter season time coming at the latter in22:59 … top performance indoors was her 2:59.39 1,000meters at the Blue and Gold Invitational, which nearlyqualified her for the BIG EAST indoor meet … ran 4:54.10over 1,500 meters at the Stanford Invitational outdoors … hertop 800 outdoors was a 2:21.82 run at the Hillsdale GinaRelays.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL: Eight-timeletterwinner in cross country and track and field at YorkCommunity High School (IN.)… earned all-state honorsduring each of her four track seasons and in her junior yearof cross country … three-time conference champion andtwo-time regional champion on the track … owns theconference’s indoor record in the 800 meters … five-timeteam MVP three-time team captain across both sports …member of National Honor Society as well as the French and

Math National Honor Societies … born January 3, 1988 inElmhurst, Ill. … daughter of Michael and Anne Sullivan …father played football at the University of Illinois … oldest offive children … majoring in finance.

MollySullivan

5-8 • JuniorCross Country / Middle

DistanceElmhurst, Ill.

York Community H.S.

AS A SOPHOMORE: Competed in two cross countrymeets for the Irish … finished 111th at the Notre DameInvitational Gold Meet in a time of 19:32 … finished 105thwith a time of 24:42 at the Pre-National Open Race …opened the indoor track season with a fourth-place finish inthe mile run at the Blue and Gold Invitational, clocking atime of 5:20.09 … ran the 1,000 meters in 3:04.69 to finishseventh at the Notre Dame Indoor Opener … finished 13thin the mile (5:18.67) and the 800 meters (2:20.60) at theNotre Dame Invitational … clocked a time of 2:18.63 tofinish 51st in the 800-meter run at the Meyo Invitational …

Career Track BestsIndoor60 meters 8.002006 Blue and Gold Invitational200 meters 24.752008 Blue and Gold Invitational400 meters 55.302007 Notre Dame InvitationalOutdoor200 meters 24.112008 BIG EAST Championships – Prelims400 meters 53.832008 BIG EAST Championships – Prelims400-meter hurdles 1:01.242008 VS Athletics Beach Invitational

Cross Country Results2007Notre Dame Invitational 111th*Pre-National Meet 105th*

* – Indicates Gold/Open Race

Career Track BestsIndoor800m 2:18.632008 Meyo Invitational1,000m 2:59.392006 Blue and Gold InvitationalMile 5:18.672008 Notre Dame InvitationalOutdoor800m 2:16.56Georgia Tech Invitational1,500m 4:41.27Georgia Tech Invitational


AS A SOPHOMORE: Competed in all sixmeets for the Irish … opened the season with athird-place finish (19:07) at the ValparaisoInvitational … finished seventh with a time of18:11 at the National Catholic Championship …ran the Notre Dame Invitational in a time of 18:34to finish 106th … finished 166th (22:26) at thePre-National Meet … clocked a time of 22:34 atthe BIG EAST Championship to finish 67th …finished in 94th with a time of 23:09 at the GreatLakes Regional … focused on the 3,000-meter runduring the indoor track season … opened theseason with a ninth-place finish at the Blue andGold Invitational, clocking a time of 10:45.43 …finished sixth with a time of 10:25.77 at the NotreDame Indoor Opener … crossed the line in10:35.32 to finish 12th in the 3,000 meters at theNotre Dame Invitational … opened the outdoorseason with a sixth-place showing in the 5,000meters at the Mike Poehlein Invitational, clockinga time of 18:08.67 … closed the season with asixth-place finish at the Spartan Invitational,running the 5,000 meters in a time of 18:00.68

AS A FRESHMAN: Had a very solid crosscountry season in her debut with the Irish …placed third on the team and seventh overall at theValparaiso Invitational … took 12th at theNational Catholic Championship in a Notre Dameteam victory … ran 18:24 over 5,000 meters at theNotre Dame Invitational … closed her season atthe NCAA Pre-National open race, finishing 75thin 22:39 (6,000 meters) … did not compete duringthe indoor track and field season … ran 4:58.00over 1,500 meters at the Spartan Invitational …posted another season-best time at the HillsdaleGina Relays, covering 5,000 meters in 18:12.13.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL:Twelve-time letterwinner in cross country, trackand field and Nordic skiing at Cathdral HighSchool … earned all-state honors in each of hercross country seasons, highlighted by a runner-upfinish in 2003 and a fourth-place finish in 2005 …also a three-time all-state track runner and four-time Nordic skiing honoree … four-time allconference performer in cross country and track,as well as a seven-time regional champion and six-time conference champion across both sports …four-time cross country team MVP … personalbests include 5:09 for 1,600 meters and 11:03 for3,200 meters, both school records … member ofNational Honor Society, Student Senate and theChamber and Symphony Orchestras while atCathedral … born February 16, 1988 in St. Cloud,Minnesota … daughter of Chris and Karen Tacl …youngest of three children … father, Chris, rancross country and track at St.Thomas … brother,Steve, played tennis at St. John’s (Minn.).Beth

Tacl

AS A FRESHMAN: Opened the indoortrack season with an 11th-place finish at theBlue and Gold Invitational, registering a weightthrow of 12.12m (39-9 1/4) … also finishedninth in the shot put with a toss of 10.99m (36-0 ?3/4) … finished 12th with a shot put of10.14m (33-3 1/4) at the Notre Dame IndoorOpener … recorded a throw of 12.08m (39-73/4) to finish 8th in the weight throw at theNotre Dame Invitational … opened theoutdoor season with a 12th-place finish in theshot put at the Mike Poehlein Invitational witha toss of 11.43m (37-6) … finished fifth with ahammer throw of 46.52m (152-7) at theSpartan Invitational … also finished seventh inthe shot put with a throw of 11.21m (36-9?1/2) … finished eighth in the hammer throwwith a toss of 32.60m (106-11) at the EasternMichigan Invitational … also finished fifth inthe shot put with a distance of 11.37m (37-33/4) … closed out the season with a 23rd-placefinish in the shot put at the Hillsdale Relays,recording a toss of 11.72m (38-5 1/2).

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL:Eleven-time letterwinner in track and field,volleyball and basketball at St. Pius X HighSchool … was a four-time shot put districtchampion and TAPPS 6A shot put statechampion in 2006 … earned all-state honors asa junior … captained the volleyball team as asophomore and senior and lead the basketballteam as a junior … born Oct. 16, 1988 inHouston,Texas … daughter of Fon and JudithAtang … youngest of five children … brother,Joseph, plays basketball at Houston BaptistUniversity … majoring in science/pre-professional at Notre Dame.

RudyAtang

5-7 • SophomoreThrows

Houston, TexasSt. Pius X

Cross Country Results2007Valparaiso Invitational 3rdNational Catholic Championship 7thNotre Dame Invitational 106thPre-National Meet 166thBIG EAST Championship 67thGreat Lakes Regional 94th

Career Track BestsIndoor3,000m 10:25.772008 Notre Dame Indoor OpenerOutdoor1,500m 4:58.002007 Spartan Invitational5,000m 18:00.682008 Spartan Invitational

Career Track BestsIndoorShot Put 10.99m (36-0 3/4)2007 Blue and Gold InvitationalWeight Throw 12.12m (39-9 1/4)2007 Blue and Gold InvitationalOutdoorShot Put 11.72m (38-5 1/2)2008 Hillsdale RelaysHammer Throw 46.52m (152-7)2008 Spartan Invitational

5-6 • JuniorCross Country / Distance

St. Cloud, Minn.Cathedral H.S.


Student-Athletes

AS A FRESHMAN: Competed in one crosscountry meet for the Irish before suffering aninjury … finished fifth in a time of 18:03 at theNational Catholic Championship.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL:Three-sport and eight-time letterwinner (track& field, cross country and soccer) at CherryHill H.S. East (N.J.) … set school records in the800m (2:16), the 1,600m (4:59.2) and the3,200m (10:34) … four-time track & fieldconference champion and all-conferencehonoree … broke the Gloucester CountryCollege Course record by over 20 seconds in

senior cross country season … two-time crosscountry all-conference honoree … named thecross country South Jersey Runner of the Yearin 2006 … earned first-team all-South Jerseycross country honors in 2005 and 2006 …named to the second-team all-state crosscountry team junior and senior seasons …earned all South Jersey girls track honors in2005 and 2006 … was named an OlympicConference Scholar Athlete … studentgovernment class representative at Cherry HillH.S. East … four-year member of the honor rollat Cherry Hill … American Legion Girls Stateparticipant in 2006 … born on Sept. 29, 1988 inVoorhees, N.J. … daughter of Bernadette andLouis Cattuna … has one older brother and oneyounger sister …. plans to major in pre-professional studies at Notre Dame … majoringscience business.

TheresaCattuna

AS A FRESHMAN: Made a name forherself with a strong freshman campaign …took first place in her collegiate debut at theBlue and Gold Invitational, running the 500meters in 1:14.37 … finished second in the 400meters with a time of 57.25 at the Notre DameIndoor Opener … also finished 10th in the 200meters in 25.92 … claimed her second 500-meter title at the Notre Dame Invitational,

clocking in at 1:14.76 … also ran 200 meters in26.31 to finish sixth … clocked a time of 56.92in the 400 meters to finish 10th at the IndianaRelays … took second in the 500 meters at theMeyo Invitational with a time of 1:13.92 … alsofinished 23rd in the 400 meters in 57.17 …earned her first all-BIG EAST indoor honorwith a second-place finish in the 500 meters atthe BIG EAST Championships, clocking in at1:12.13 … opened the outdoor season with asixth-place finish at the Arizona StateInvitational, running the 400 meters in 56.20 …took first place in the Mike PoehleinInvitational 400 meters with a time of 55.29 …finished seventh in the 400 meters in 56.10 atthe Ole Miss Invitational … also finished 11thin the 200 meters with a time of 24.96 … tookfourth at the Mt. SAC Relays, finishing fourthin the 400 meters in 56.22 … finished third inthe 400 meters in a time of 56.43 at the VSAthletics Beach Invitational … earned hersecond all-BIG EAST nod as part of thesecond-place 4x400-meter relay team … alsoran 55.60 in the 400-meter preliminaries at theBIG EAST Championships.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL:Four-time letterwinner in track and field atTrenton Central … conference champion as ajunior … holds the county record in the triplejump … member of the National HonorSociety and Princeton University PreparatoryProgram … senior class vice president and NewJersey Girls State delegate … born Nov. 9, 1988… daughter of Coral Dayon … oldest of fivechildren … majoring in English.

CoraDayon

5-8 • SophomoreSprints

Trenton, N.J.Trenton Central

Cross Country Results2007 National Catholic Championship 5th

Career Track BestsIndoor200m 25.922008 Notre Dame Indoor Opener400m 56.922008 Indiana Relays500m 1:12.132008 BIG EAST ChampionshipsOutdoor200m 24.962008 Ole Miss Invitational400m 55.292008 Mike Poehlein Invitational

5-4 • SophomoreCross Country /

DistanceCherry Hill, N.J.Cherry Hill East


AbbyHiggins


DistanceNaperville, Ill.

Benet Academy

AS A FRESHMAN: Competed in all six crosscountry meets for the Irish … finished sixth at theValparaiso Invitational with a time of 19:27 …covered the 5,000 meters at the National CatholicChampionship in 18:17 to finish 10th … finished 94that the Notre Dame Invitational in 18:21 … clocked atime of 22:04 to finish 131st at the Pre-National Meet… finished 61st in 22:27 at the BIG EAST

NatalieJohnson

5-9 • SophomoreMiddle Distance /

SprintsEnglewood, Ariz.

Xavier College Prep

AS A FRESHMAN: Made a strong impressionduring her freshman campaign … opened the indoorseason with a second-place finish at the Blue andGold Invitational, running the 500 meters in 1:14.39… followed that with a third-place run of 2:20.05 inthe 800 meters at the Notre Dame Indoor Opener …ran the 500 meters in 1:14.94 to finish second at theNotre Dame Invitational … finished seventh at theIndiana Relays, clocking an 800-meter time of2:15.52 … ran the Meyo Invitational 500-meter runin 1:13.96 to finish 3rd … also finished 26th in the800 meters with a time of 2:13.53 … garnered herfirst all-BIG EAST honor with a third-place finish inthe 500-meter run at the BIG EAST Championships,clocking a season-best 1:12.27 … opened the outdoorseason with a third-place finish at the Arizona StateInvitational, running the 400 meters in 2:10.66 … ranthe Mike Poehlein Invitational 400 meters in 56:39 totake second place … claimed her first 800-meter titlewith a first-place finish at the Ole Miss Invitational,registering a time of 2:13.85 … finished fourth at inthe 800 meters with a time of 2:08.09 at the Mt. SACRelays … earned her first all-BIG EAST outdoorhonor as a member of the 4x400-meter relay teamthat finished second with a time of 3:37.85 at the BIGEAST Championship … also finished seventh in the800 meters with a time of 2:11.75 … finished 21st atthe Georgia Tech Invitational with a time of 2:11.70in the 800 meters … closed out her season with a16th-place finish at the NCAA Mideast Regional,running the 800 meters in a time of 2:10.10.

HIGH SHOOL AND PERSONAL: Four-timeletterwinner in track and field and letterwinnerfreshman year in volleyball at Xavier College Prep,(Ariz.) … set Arizona state record in the 800-meterswith a time of 2:08.61 … named state champion inthe 800-meters in 2007 as well as state champion inthe 400-meters in 2005 and 2006 member of three-time state champion 4x800-meter relay teamsophomore, junior and senior seasons … earned all-city and all-state honors sophomore, junior and seniorseasons in track and field … was member ofPresident’s Council and Key Club at Xavier CollegePrep … born Nov. 5, 1988 in Silver Springs, Md. …daughter of Frank and Amy Johnson … has one oldersister, Lindsay … dad played basketball and momplayed tennis at Wake Forest … uncle, Paul Odland,played tennis at Notre Dame while aunt, CarrieRevers, played at Boston College … plans to major inbusiness at Notre Dame.

Championship … wrapped up the season with a 79th-place finish at the Great Lakes Regional, clocking atime of 22:59 … opened the indoor track season witha second-place performance at the Blue and GoldInvitational, running 1,000 meters in 2:57.93 …finished 17th in the 1,000 meters with a time of3:03.68 at the Meyo Invitational … also finished 63rdin the 800 meters in 2:20.80 … clocked a time of2:14.95 to finish 18th in the 800 meters at the AlexWilson Invitational … finished second at the EasternMichigan Invitational, running the 800 meters in2:16.90 … clocked a time of 2:11.58 at the GeorgiaTech Invitational to finish 20th in the 800 meters …also finished 25th in the 1,500 meters with a time of4:43.43.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL: Ten-timeletterwinner in cross country, track and field andbasketball at Benet Academy … five-time All-American in cross country and track … four-timecross country conference individual and teamchampion … member of the two-time conferencechampion 4x800-meter relay team for BenetAcademy … was the regional cross country championas a freshman and senior … 4x800-meter team wasregional champion during senior campaign … earnedall-conference honors in cross country and track in allfour years of high school … earned area MVP honorsas a senior and was the team cross country MVP fourconsecutive years … captained the cross country, trackand field and basketball squads as a senior … set therecord for fastest cross country time by a female atBenet with a 17:21 performance … was namedFemale Athlete of the Year for 2006-07 by theNaperville Sun newspaper … earned the scholar

Cross Country Results2007 Valparaiso Invitational 6thNational Catholic Championship 10thNotre Dame Invitational 94thPre-National Meet 131stBIG EAST Championship 61stGreat Lakes Regional 79th

Career Track BestsIndoor800m 2:14.952008 Alex Wilson Invitational1,000m 2:57.932007 Blue and Gold InvitationalOutdoor800m 2:11.582008 Georgia Tech Invitational1,500m 4:43.432008 Georgia Tech Invitational

Career Track BestsIndoor500m 1:12.272008 BIG EAST Championships800m 2:13.532008 Meyo InvitationalOutdoor400m 56.392008 Mike Poehlein Invitational800m 2:08.092008 Mt. SAC Relays

athlete award in the Chicago Tribune … member of theNational Honor Society … attended the same highschool as former Irish thrower Mike Schubert andcurrent Notre Dame cross country and track athleteKevin Veselik … daughter of Sean and Nancy Higgins… youngest of four children … dad played football andbasketball at University of St.Thomas … sister Justineplays soccer at St. Mary’s … family members HeatherHiggins, Tom Kinane and Bill Higgins also attendedNotre Dame … majoring in American studies.


Student-Athletes

AS A FRESHMAN: Competed in four crosscountry meets for the Irish … won the NationalCatholic Championship with a time of 17:24 in herfirst collegiate race … followed that with a 17th-placefinish at the Notre Dame Invitational, covering thecourse in 17:24 … finished 40th with a time of 21:06at the Pre-National Meet … closed out the seasonwith a 26th-place finish at the BIG EASTChampionship, clocking in at 21:35 … opened theindoor track season at the Notre Dame IndoorOpener, running the mile in 5:01.96 to finish second… ran the 3,000 meters in 9:57.44 to finish fifth atthe Notre Dame Invitational … took the top spot inthe mile run at the Indiana Relays, registering a timeof 5:04.00 … finished 18th at the Meyo Invitational,running the 3,000 meters in 9:56.66 … ran the 3,000meters in 9:33.95 to finish sixth at the BIG EASTChampionship … closed out the indoor season witha seventh-place finish in the 5,000 meters with a timeof 16:59.61 at the Alex Wilson Invitational … openedher outdoor campaign with an eighth-placeperformance at the Hillsdale Relays, running 1,500meters in 4:38.88 … finished sixth at the BIG EASTChampionships with a time of 17:17.45 in the 5,000-meter run … closed out the season with a 10th-placefinish at the Georgia Tech Invitational, running 5,000meters in 17:13.48.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL: Ten-timeletterwinner in cross country, track & field andbasketball at Glen Lake High School … twice wonnational track titles during her senior season, winningboth the National Scholastic Indoor and NikeOutdoor Nationals 5,000-meter championships …added a second-place showing in the two mile atNSIC and a fourth-place mile effort at NON … allfour national meet performances set all-timeMichigan state records … her 5,000m race at NONalso set a meet record … garnered five All-Americanhonors during her senior track campaign, includingrecognition for her third-place showing in the junior

MarissaTreece


DistanceMaple City, Mich.

Glen Lake H.S.

women’s 5,000 meters at the USATF OutdoorChampionships … an 11-time state champion and aholder of seven state records on the Michigan D4level … qualified for the 2006 FootLocker NationalCross Country meet out of the Midwest Region …personal bests include 2:13 over 800 meters, 4:50.12in the mile (4:49 in the 1,600m), 10:22 in the twomile and 16:36 in the 5,000 meters … tabbed anAcademic All-American … also named the 2007Michigan Student Athlete of the Year … classpresident, class salutatorian and National HonorSociety member at Glen Lake … born April 7, 1989in Traverse City, Mich. … daughter of Tina and NateTreece … youngest of two children … majoring inbusiness.

Cross Country Results2007 National Catholic Championship 1stNotre Dame Invitational 17thPre-National Meet 40thBIG EAST Championship 26th

Career Track BestsIndoorMile 5:01.962008 Notre Dame Indoor Opener3,000m 9:33.952008 BIG EAST Championships5,000m 16:59.612008 Alex Wilson InvitationalOutdoor1,500m 4:38.882008 Hillsdale Relays5,000m 17:13.482008 Georgia Tech Invitational

KellyLanghans


Baden, Pa.North Allegheny

AS A FRESHMAN: Focused primarily on the800 meters … opened the indoor season with a third-place finish in the 500 meters with a time of 1:14.71at the Blue and Gold Invitational … took first placein the 800 meters at the Notre Dame Indoor Opener,clocking in at 2:16.90 … followed that with anothertop finish in the Notre Dame Invitational, running800 meters in 2:12.90 … finished third in the 800meters in a time of 2:21.79 at the Indiana Relays …ran the 800 meters in 2:09.35 to finish 11th at theMeyo Invitational … just missed her first all-BIGEAST nod with a fourth place finish at the BIGEAST Championship, finishing fourth in the 800meters with a time of 2:11.37 … opened the outdoorseason with a second-place finish in the 800 metersat the Arizona State Invitational, crossing the line in2:10.65 … competed in the 400 meters at the MikePoehlein Invitational, finishing sixth in a time of58.41 … finished second in the 800 meters in 2:14.01at the Ole Miss Invitational … took sixth in the 800meters at the Mt. SAC Relays, clocking in at 2:08.65… earned her first all-BIG EAST outdoor honor aspart of the 4x800-meter relay team that finished thirdat the BIG EAST Championships … just missedpicked up a second award in the 800 meters, as shefinished fourth with a time of 2:09.34 … finished15th in the 800 meters at the Georgia TechInvitational with a time of 2:10.20 … closed out theseason with a 17th-place showing at the NCAAMideast Regionals, running the 800 meters in2:10.13.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL: Three-sport and eight-time letterwinner (track & field, crosscountry and basketball) at San Ramon Valley High,(Calif.)

Career Track BestsIndoor500m 1:41.712008 Blue and Gold Invitational800m 2:09.352008 Meyo InvitationalOutdoor400m 58.412008 Mike Poehlein Invitational800m 2:08.652008 Mt. SAC Relays


KaliWatkins

5-4 • SophomoreSprints / Hurdles

Newport News, Va.Menchville H.S.

AS A FRESHMAN: Opened the indoortrack season at the Blue and Gold Invitational,finishing second in the 60-meter hurdles with atime of 8.96 … clocked a time of 8.98 in the60-meter hurdle preliminaries at the MeyoInvitational … set a personal-best time of 8.78in the BIG EAST Championships 60-meterhurdle preliminaries … opened the outdoorseason with a 13th-place finish in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 15.49 at theArizona State Invitational … also finished 18thin the 200-meter dash, clocking in at 26.67 …ran the 100-meter hurdles in a time of 14.50 tofinish fifth at the Mike Poehlein Invitational …also finished ninth in the 200 meters with atime of 27.22 … recorded her highest finish ofthe season at the Spartan Invitational, runningthe 100-meter hurdles in 14.96 … finishedseventh with a time of 14.62 in the EasternMichigan Invitational 100-meter hurdles …closed out the season with a sixth-place finishas a member of the 4x100-meter relay team …also competed in the BIG EASTChampionships 100-meter hurdle preliminaries,clocking a time of 14.96.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL:Earned eight letters in indoor and outdoortrack and field over four-year career at

Menchville High School, (Va.). … 2005outdoor state champion in the 100-meterhurdles and 2006 indoor state champion in the55-meter hurdles … two-time runner-up in the100-meter hurdles at the state meet (2006,2007) and runner-up in the 55-meter hurdles in2007 at the state indoor meet … five-time AAUJunior Olympic Championship qualifier …2006 Nike Indoor National All-American inthe 60-meter hurdles … first-team all-state in2005 and 2006 … current holder 55-meterhurdles school record (7.95) set in 2007 …National Honor Society member and named toMenchville High School honor roll for threeyears … born July 29, 1989 in Willingboro, N.J.… daughter of Lori and Christopher Watkins …has two older brothers … brother, Brendan,played football at Davidson College.

Career Track BestsIndoor60-meter hurdles 8.782008 BIG EAST ChampionshipOutdoor200m 26.672008 Arizona State Invitational100-meter hurdles 14.502008 Mike Poehlein Invitational

SashaBlanchard

5-6 • FreshmanSprints

Agoura, Calif.La Reina

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL:Five-time letterwinner in cross country andtrack and field at La Reina … eleven-time Tri-Valley league champion in five different events… went undefeated in the Tri-Valley Leagueduring her entire high school career … finishedseventh nationally in the heptathlon at the 206AAU Junior Olympics … earned All-Americanhonors in the 4x800-meter relay in 2007 …ranked in the top-20 in the country in the 100-meter hurdles … holds over 40 La Reina HighSchool records and the Tri-Valley League 100-meter hurdle record … holds the 300-hurdlerecord in Ventura County … earned VenturaCounty first team honors five times … inductedinto the Ventura County Sports Hall of Fameand La Reina High School Hall of Fame in2008 … named to the Daily News All-Area firstteam in 2008 … member of the NationalHonor Society and California ScholarshipFederation … has been a SAG member since1994 … born Feb. 16, 1990 in Los Angeles …daughter of Greg and Joy Blanchard … has twosisters … sister Brianna competes in swimmingand track at Pepperdine … from the same areaas current Irish quarterback Jimmy Clausen …attended same high school as Notr eDamesoftball player Brianna Jorgensborg … enrolledin First Year of Studies.


Student-Athletes

MaddieButtinger

5-10 • FreshmanMulti-Events

Waterloo, OntarioResurrection C.S.S.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL:Eight-time letterwinner in track and field andfield hockey at Resurrection … five-timeOFSAA Provincial high jump champion …earned 16 OFSAA medals, the second most inOntario history … top-ranked juniorheptathlon and pentathlon competitor inCanada … NSIC indoor high jump championas a junior and senior … also won theheptathlon as a senior … Canadian nationaljunior heptathlon and provincial indoorpentathlon juvenile record holder … ranked11th in the world in youth 400-meter hurdlesand was 20th in the high jump … representedCanada as a member of the 2005 World Youthtrack team and competed in the high jump and400-meter hurdles in Morocco … representedCanada in the high jump as part of the 2007Pan American Junior track team …born Nov. 3,1989 … daughter of Gord and Pan Buttinger …oldest of seven children … cousin CodyGoulebef plays hockey for Wisconsin … plansto major in business … enrolled in First Year ofStudies.

NatalieGeiger


Stouffville, OntarioStouffville District

Secondary

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL:Four-year letterwinner in track at StouffvilleSecondary … two-time junior Canadian 400-meter champion … five-time OntarioFederation of School Athletic Associations(OFSAA) gold medalist … holds the OFSAArecord in midget girls 400 meters and juniorgirls 400 meters … also holds Ontario recordsin the 300, 400 and 600 meters … finished 13thin the 400 meters at the IAAF World JuniorChampionships in 2008 … finished fifth in 2007… won her fourth consecutive Ontario highschool championship in 2008 … member ofCanada’s 4x400-meter relay team that finishedeighth at the IAAF World JuniorChampionships … named Canada’s YouthAthlete of the Year in 2007 and received theMyrtle Cook award from Athletics Canada …also won two OFSSA gold medals in hockey …member of the leadership club and the band …born October 13, 1990 … daughter of Ross andGeri Geiger … has two younger brothers … dadplayed hockey at Cornell … plans to major inbusiness … enrolled in First Year of Studies


MollyHirt

5-6 • FreshmanCross Country /

DistanceBloomington, Ind.

Bloomington North

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL:Eleven-time letterwinner in cross country, trackand field and swimming at Bloomington North(Ind.) … earned all-conference and all-cityhonors each four years in high school …garnered all-state honors as a junior and seniorin track and as a senior in cross country …nine-time conference in regional champion incross country and track … set school records inthe 1,600 meters (5:02.03), 800 meters (2:18.2)and 3,200 meters (10:56) … competed at theNational Scholastic Track and Field meet in2008 … captained all three squads … memberof the Cougar Leader Council and Habitat forHumanity … National Honor Society presidentand huddle leader of Fellowship of ChristianAthletes … born March 29, 1990 in Milwaukee,Wis. … daughter of Ed Hirt and KathyMcTigue … has one younger sister … unclesTom and Dave McTigue graduated from NotreDame … plans to major in biology … enrolledin First Year of Studies.

SusannaSullivan


DistanceFalls Church, Va.

George Mason H.S.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL:Eight-time letterwinner in cross country andtrack and field at George Mason … earned all-region, all-district and all-state honors … regionrecord holder in the 1,600, 3,200 and 5,000meters … holds district records in the 1,600 and3,200 meters … set the school 3,200-meterrecord … competed at the Nike OutdoorNationals … member of the National HonorSociety, student council, National SpanishHonor Society and symphonic band … bornMay 13, 1990 in West Palm Beach, Fla. …daughter of Bartholomew and Susan Sullivan… has an older sister … family members DanielJ. Sullivan ’40, Christopher Sullivan ’73, ElizaSullivan Marriquez ’81 and Pablo Marriquez’06 graduated from Notre Dame … enrolled inthe First Year of Studies.


Student-Athletes

RachelVelarde


DistanceAlbuquerque, N.M

Eldorado

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL:Seven-time letterwinner in cross country andtrack at Eldorado … was the cross country cityand district champion as a senior … earnedcross country all-district honors all four yearsand all-city and all-state honors as a junior andsenior … won back-to-back state cross countryteam titles … regional and state track championas a junior and senior … earned track all-districtand all-state honors as a freshman, junior andsenior … holds the school record in the 1600meters (5:06), 3200 meters (11:12) and 1600-meter relay (4:13) … city record holder in the1600-meter relay (4:13) … member of theNational Honor Society, Spanish NationalHonor Society, Student Senate and DECA …born April 11, 1990 in Dallas,Texas … daughterof Jerry and Jeannette Velarde … youngest ofthree children … sister, Rebecca, competed incross country and track at William and Mary …sister Melanie ran track and cross country at theUniversity of New Mexico … aunt, SallyMarquez, played basketball at New Mexico …enrolled in First Year of Studies.

Student-Athletes

Junior Matt Schipper won the 2008BIG EAST indoor pole vault title and finished

ninth at the NCAA Mideast Regional.

AS A SOPHOMORE: Emerged as a likelycandidate to fill the 4x400-meter relay voidsleft by departed seniors Ryan Postel and JordanPowell ... set two career bests during the indoorcampaign ... earned a BIG EAST qualificationin the 500 meters by posting a time of 1:04.45at the Blue and Gold Invitational ... ran 48.98over 400 meters at the Notre Dame Invitationalfor his second BIG EAST mark ... took 12th inthe preliminaries of the 500 meters at the BIGEAST indoor meet ... ran his first career 800-meter race outdoors at the Mike PoehleinInvitational ... ran 1:55.15 for second place ...top 400-meter performance of the outdoorseason came at the BIG EAST Championship,where he ran 49.38 to finish 16th (second offour on the team) in the prelims.

AS A FRESHMAN:Showed promise in themiddle distance group... concentrated on the500 meters during theindoor season ... topperformance came earlyin the season at theBlue and GoldInvitational (1:06.58) ...shifted to the 400meters during theoutdoor campaign ...ran 50.55 at the NotreDame Spring Opener... broke the 50-secondmark at the Miami(Ohio) Invitational,running 49.71 ... againlowered his time at theCentral Collegiateswith a time of 49.44 ...established his personal-best mark at theHillsdale Gina Relays,running 49.30.

HIGH SCHOOLAND PERSONAL:Earned three varsityletters in both indoorand outdoor track andanother in cross countryduring his career atSeton Hall Prep ...earned All-Americanhonors as a member ofSeton Hall Prep's4x400-meter relay teamthat finished fourth atNike OutdoorNationals (3:13.88) ...the 4x400 relay also

won the New Jersey state indoor championshipand earned an indoor and outdoor nationalranking ... his 4x800 team also earned anational ranking in his senior season (7:46) ...outdoor track team MVP and 400-meterconference champion in 2004 ... qualified fortwo Championship of America races at the2005 Penn Relays (4x400, 4x800), the firstNew Jersey team to accomplish such a feat inover 20 years ... personal bests include 48.00 inthe 400 meters and 1:53.6 in the 800 meters ...member of National Honor Society andSpanish Honor Society ... grandfather, JosephColleran, played hockey at Boston College ...oldest of three children ... born Feb. 14, 1987 inHinsdale, Ill. ... enrolled in the MendozaCollege of Business.


BillyBuzaid


DistanceVerona, N.J.

Seton Hall Prep

Student-Athletes

AS A JUNIOR: Opened the indoor trackseason with a second-place finish in the 500meters at the Blue and Gold Invitational with atime of 1:04.50 … ran the 800 meters in 1:53.93to finish second at the Notre Dame IndoorOpener … took first place in the Notre DameInvitational 500 meters in 1:03.80 … finishedsixth in the 800 meters at the Indiana Relays ina time of 1:54.53 … ran the 500 meters at theMeyo Invitational in 1:03.82 to finish fourth …finished sixth in the 500 meters with a time of1:03.59 at the BIG EAST Championship …concentrated on the 400 meters during theoutdoor season … finished third at the MikePoehlein Invitational with a time of 49.44 …finished 20th in the 400 meters in 49.69 at theOle Miss Invitational … took seventh at the Mt.SAC Relays in 49.65 … ran the 400 meters in49.11 to finish 13th at the VS Athletics BeachInvitational … finished sixth at the HillsdaleRelays with a time of 49.01 … ran a 400-meterpreliminary time of 49.97 at the BIG EASTChampionship … was a member of the fourth-place 4x400-meter relay team at the BIG EASTChampionship

Career Track BestsIndoor400m 48.982007 Notre Dame Invitational500m 1:03.562008 BIG EAST Championships800m 1:53.932008 Notre Dame Indoor OpenerOutdoor400m 49.012008 Hillsdale Relays800m 1:55.152007 Mike Poehlein Invitational


at the BIG EAST indoor meet, helping theNotre Dame men win the team title … hit hisstride during the outdoor slate … tied for thirdin the high jump at the Arizona StateInvitational, clearing 2.05m (6-8 3/4) equaledhis career best and earned his secondconsecutive berth in the NCAA MideastRegionals with a third-place, 2.10m (6-10 3/4)jump at the Mt. SAC Relays … tied for fifth atthe outdoor BIG EAST Championship (1.99m,6-6 1/4) … had a career day at the NCAAMideast Regionals … tied for fourth at 2.11m(6-11), a career best, to automatically qualify forthe NCAA Championships … was the first maleIrish high jumper to qualify for the nationaloutdoor meet since Ed Broderick in 1968 … hisregional finish earned him all-Mideast Regionhonors … took 17th at the NCAAChampionships.

AS A FRESHMAN: Stepped onto the Irishsquad and immediately became the team's topthreat in the high jump … top performance ofthe indoor season came early on at the Blueand Gold Invitational where he leaped 2.06m(6-9) to book a place in the BIG EAST IndoorChampionship … also won high jumpcompetitions at the Purdue Invitational andNotre Dame Opener … earned all-BIG EASThonors by finishing in a tie for third at theleague competition, jumping 2.02m (6-7 1/2)… jumped 2.01m (6-7) at the Alex WilsonInvitational … in the outdoor season, earned arunner-up finish at the Cal Poly Invitational(2.03m, 6-8) … set a career best at the HillsdaleGina Relays, jumping 2.10m (6-10 3/4) to

finish second at the meet and earn a berth intothe NCAA Mideast Regionals … took seventhat the BIG EAST outdoor meet … finished astrong eighth at the Mideast Regionals,jumping 2.06m (6-9) to cap a solid freshmanyear.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL:Four-year letter winner in track and field atLincoln-Way East High School ... also earnedthree letters as a defensive back on the footballteam ... All-American in the high jump duringhis senior season and ranked second in thenation with a leap of 2.16m (7-1) ... won highjump titles at the 2004 Illinois Prep Top Timesindoor state meet and the Illinois High Schooloutdoor state meet ... top-ranked Illinois highjumper for the duration of the 2005 season ...2003 USATF national champion in theintermediate boys high jump ... three-timeconference and 2005 sectional high jumpchampion ... also a three-time team captain andMVP on Lincoln-Way East's club volleyballteam that placed ninth at nationals in 2003 ...once jumped to block a field goal attempt andreturned it for an 87-yard touchdown ...inducted into Lincoln-Way East's Hall of Famein 2005 ... member of National Honor Society,student council, and Mu Alpha Theta (mathsociety) at Lincoln-Way East ... vice presidentof his sophomore, junior and senior classes ...youngest of two children ... born Feb. 14, 1987in Palos Heights, Ill. ... enrolled in the MendozaCollege of Business.

BlairMajcina

6-1 • SeniorJumps

Mokena, Ill.Lincoln-Way East

AS A JUNIOR: Primarily concentrated onthe high jump … finished fifth with a jump of2.07m (6-9 1/2) at the BIG EAST IndoorChampionship … tied for fourth at the ArizonaState Invitational with a jump of 2.05m (6-83/4) … finished in a tie for ninth at the MikePoehlein Invitational, clearing 2.02m (6-7 1/2)… won the Ole Miss Invitational with a jumpof 2.05m (6-8 ?3/4) … finished sixth at the Mt.SAC Relays, clearing 2.10m (6-10 3/4) … tiedfor fourth at the VS Athletics Beach Invitationalwith a jump of 2.00m (6-6 3/4) … also finished23rd with a long jump of 6.28m (20-7 1/4) …took first in the high jump at the HillsdaleRelays, clearing the bar at 2.10m (6-10 3/4) …earned his second all-BIG EAST outdoorcitation after finishing second with a high jumpof 2.07m (6-9 1/2), matching the best-evershowing by a Notre Dame high jumper at theBIG EAST Outdoor Championship … closedout the season with a 16th-place finish at theGeorgia Tech Invitational, clearing 2.00m (6-63/4)

AS A SOPHOMORE: Capped a strongsophomore season with a trip to the NCAAOutdoor Championships … top leap of theindoor season was a 2.01m (6-7) effort at theMeyo Invitational … finished in a tie for sixth

Career Track BestsIndoorHigh Jump 2.07m (6-9 1/2)2008 BIG EAST ChampionshipOutdoorHigh Jump 2.10m (6-10 3/4)Three times, most recently at the 2008 HillsdaleRelaysLong Jump 6.28m (20-7 1/4)2008 VS Athletics Beach Invitational

AS A SOPHOMORE: Did not competeduring the 2007 indoor season ... top effort inthe discus came at the Mike PoehleinInvitational where he threw 39.96m (131-1) ...set a career best and earned a BIG EASTqualification in the hammer throw at theHillsdale Gina Relays ... his toss of 46.87m(153-9 1/2) gave him 29th place at the largemeet.

AS A FRESHMAN: Concentrated on theweight throw during the indoor track & fieldseason ... top performance came at the NotreDame Opener where he posted a toss of13.21m (43-4 1/2) ... in the outdoor season,had his best effort in the hammer throw at theNotre Dame Spring Opener where he threw40.33m (132-3 1/2) ... found his stride in thediscus throw, qualifying for the BIG EASTOutdoor Championship with a toss of 42.75m(140-3) at the Miami (Ohio) Invitational ...threw the discus 41.69m (136-9) at the BIGEAST outdoor meet, but did not pick up anyteam points.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL:Five-time letterwinner in track & field andfootball at Torrey Pines High School ... PalomarLeague Division One Conference Champion asa senior ... posted the third best all-time markin school history in the discus ... named histeam's Field Athlete of the Year ... personal bestsinclude 15.06m (49-5) in the shot put and47.38m (155-5) in the discus ... member ofNational Honor Society, California ScholarshipFederation, and Principal's Honor Court atTorrey Pines ... son of Patricia and CliffordMensch ... younger of two children ... brother,Adam Mensch, played football at Western State(Colo.) ... born Dec. 25, 1986 in San Diego,Calif. ... enrolled in the Mendoza College ofBusiness


JeffMensch

6-2 • SeniorThrows

Del Mar, Calif.Torrey Pines

Student-Athletes

AS A JUNIOR: Focused on the weightthrow during the indoor season … finished thirdat the Blue and Gold Invitational with a throwof 16.59m (54-5 1/4) … registered a weightthrow of 16.56m (54-4) to finish fourth at theNotre Dame Indoor Opener … finished 17th atthe Indiana Relays with a toss of 16.54m (54-31/4) … had a 13th-place showing at the MeyoInvitational with a throw of 16.63m (54-6 1/2)… finished sixth at the BIG EASTChampionship with a weight throw of 17.59m(57-8 1/2) … concentrated on the hammerthrow during the outdoor season … finished24th with a throw of 48.46m (159-0) at theArizona State Invitational … recorded ahammer throw of 51.16m (167-10) to finish17th at the Hillsdale Relays … closed out theseason with a throw of 53.12m (174-3) to finishfourth at the BIG EAST Championships.

Career Track BestsIndoor60m 8.042006 Blue and Gold InvitationalWeight Throw 17.59m (57-8 1/2)2008 BIG EAST ChampionshipOutdoorDiscus Throw 42.75m (140-2 1/2)2006 Miami (Ohio) InvitationalHammer Throw 53.12m (174-3)2008 BIG EAST Championship


Meyo Invitational 3,000 meters in7:55.41 … claimed his first BIGEAST title with a win in the 5,000meters, clocking in at 13:57.44 at theBIG EAST Championships … alsofinished fifth in the 3,000 meterswith a time of 8:08.38 … finished10th in the Alex Wilson Invitationalmile in 4:06.71 … finished 13th atthe NCAA Championship, runningthe 3,000 meters in 8:10.33 …opened the outdoor season with aneighth-place showing at the StanfordInvitational, running 5,000 meters in13:46.73 … finished 17th in the5,000 meters with a time of 13:45.72at the Mt. SAC Relays … earned hissecond BIG EAST title and fourthall-BIG EAST track honor afterwinning the 10,000 meters in29:14.76 at the BIG EASTChampionships … also placed sixthin the 5,000 meters with a time of14:32.75 … ran the 5,000 meters in14:07.97 to finish third at the NCAAMideast Regionals … earned hissecond track All-America honorwith an eighth-place finish in the 5,000 meters,clocking in at 13:47.82 … will look to continue hisreign as one of the top long distance runners in thenation as a senior.

AS A SOPHOMORE: Broke out as Notre Dame’snext new distance standout … had a stellar crosscountry campaign, featuring three top-10 finishes andAll-America honors … placed third in his season debutat the Notre Dame Invitational, covering 8,000 metersin 23:46 … placed 12th in a loaded field at the NCAAPre-National meet two weeks later (running 23:49) …earned his second career all-BIG EAST cross countryhonors with a third-place showing in 23:32 … helpedlead the team to second (and an automatic NCAAqualification) at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional …placed eighth in the 10,000-meter race with a time of31:24 … capped his season in style with an outstanding36th-place, All-American effort at the NCAAChampionship … annihilated each of his track careerbests during both the indoor and outdoor seasons …ran the 5,000 meters in 14:00.73 in a rare, big-timeearly season showdown with Oregon’s Galep Rupp atthe Blue and Gold Invitational … ran 4:08.89 for acareer best in the mile at the Notre Dame Invitational… put down a new 5,000-meter best at the MeyoInvitational, running 13:58.10, the fifth-fastest time inschool history … took fourth in the 3,000 meters andsecond in the 5,000 meters at the BIG EAST indoormeet, contributing greatly to the Irish men’s team title… the 5,000-meter finish brought him his first careerindoor all-conference honors … concluded his indoorseason with a fast 8:01.32 3,000-meter run at the AlexWilson Invitational (seventh-fastest in school history)… ran a blistering 5,000 meters outdoors at theStanford Invitational, establishing the school’s fifth-bestall-time mark of 13:48.53 … also dabbled in the 1,500meters, qualifying for the NCAA Mideast Regionalwith a time of 3:47.15 … competed on the 4x1,600-meter relay team that took first at the very competitiveDrake Relays … the squad of Smyth,Todd Ptacek, JakeWatson and Kurt Benninger destroyed the rest of thefield in 16:21.27 and set a school record … placed fifthin the 5,000 meters and 3rd in the 10,000 at the BIGEAST outdoor meet … grabbed his first career outdoorall-BIG EAST citation after running the 10,000 meterson the track for the first time in his career … competedin the 5,000 meters at the NCAA Mideast Regionals,finishing fourth in 14:03.10 and earning an automaticbid to the NCAA Championships … also earned all-Region honors for his top-eight finish … had a very

strong showing at the NCAAChampionships, earning a spot inthe 5,000-meter final with a time of13:57.32 in the preliminaries … ranthe ninth-fastest time in schoolhistory and earned his first careertrack All-American honors byplacing ninth in the final with a timeof 13:55.53.

AS A FRESHMAN: Combininghis contributions in both crosscountry and track, had one of themore impressive freshman seasons inschool history … stepped up asNotre Dame's fifth scoring runnerduring the cross country season,providing the very formidable topfour with the missing link it neededto win the NCAA third-placetrophy … was the individualchampion at the National CatholicChampionship, running 24:36 …helped the Irish team place secondat the Notre Dame Invitational,taking 34th in 24:32 … placed astrong 41st at the Pre-NationalMeet, running 24:35 … earned all-

BIG EAST honors at the league championship,finishing ninth overall in 24:42 and helping the Irishwin the team title … in his 10,000-meter debut, placedan excellent 20th at the NCAA Great Lakes Regionalin 31:45 … cracked the top 100 overall at the NCAAChampionship, scoring points for the third-place teamand running 30:57.9 … during the indoor track season,ran 8:19.58 over 3,000 meters at the Notre DameInvitational … nearly posted an NCAA provisionalqualifying mark in the 5,000 meters at the MeyoInvitational, running 14:13.41 for sixth place …qualified for the BIG EAST indoor meet in the 3,000and 5,000 meters, running the former at the leaguecompetition … placed fourth in the BIG EAST finalbehind three All-Americans, running a career best of8:17.51 … in his outdoor debut, won his section of the5,000 meters at the Stanford Invitational in 14:12.61 …dropped down to the 1,500 meters at the Indy Relays,posting a BIG EAST qualifying time of 3:51.78 …missed qualifying for the NCAA Mideast Regional inthe 5,000 meters by just .05 seconds at the OregonInvitational … finished third in his heat while running14:10.05 … took sixth in the 5,000 meters at the BIGEAST Outdoor Championship (14:17.69) to scorepoints for the team champion.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL: Crosscountry and track standout at Judge Memorial HighSchool ... eight-time letterwinner in those two sports... 2005 Utah Gatorade Track Athlete of the Year andUtah High School Athletic Association Track Athlete ofthe Year ... nationally ranked in cross country and trackduring his senior season ... two-time state champion inboth cross country and track ... four-time all-stateselection in cross country and two-time honoree intrack and field ... Utah state two mile record holderwith a time of 9:17 ... Stanford Invitational milechampion in 2005 (4:14) ... fifth place finish in the twomile at the highly competitive Arcadia Invitational in2005 (9:04) ... school record holder in four events ...three-time regional champion in cross country andfour-time champion in track ... two-time team captainand MVP in both sports ... 12th-place finish at theFootLocker West Championship in 2004 ... father,Daniel, played rugby at St. Mary's College (Calif.) ...youngest of three children ... born Aug. 6, 1986 inRock Springs,Wyo. ... enrolled in the College of Artsand Letters as a history major.

PatrickSmyth


DistanceSalt Lake City, Utah

Judge Memorial

ALL-AMERICAN HONORSCross Country (2006)

Outdoor 5,000 meters (2007)Cross Country (2007)

Outdoor 5,000 meters (2008)

AS A JUNIOR: Capped off another outstandingseason by earning his fourth All-America honor to goalong with two BIG EAST titles and a regional crosscountry championship … opened his cross countryseason with a second-place finish at the Notre DameInvitational, clocking in at 23:44 … finished fifth in23:18 at the Pre-National Meet … earned all-BIGEAST honors with his third-place finish at the BIGEAST Championship, covering the 8,000 meters in23:28 … captured the Great Lakes Regional title witha time of 30:22 … earned his second cross country All-America honor with a 15th-place finish at the NCAAChampionship, clocking a time of 30:05 … competedin the mile at the Notre Dame Invitational, finishingsixth with a time of 4:08.45 … finished fourth in the

Cross Country Results2007Notre Dame Invitational 2ndPre-National Meet 5thBIG EAST Championship 3rdNCAA Great Lakes Regional 1stNCAA Championship 15th

Career Track BestsIndoorMile 4:06.712008 Alex Wilson Invitational3,000m 7:55.412008 Meyo InvitationalOutdoor1,500m 3:47.152007 Oregon Invitational5,000m 13:45.722008 Mt. SAC Relays10,000m 29:14.762008 BIG EAST Championship

meters in 48.36 at the Mike Poehlein Invitational … finished17th at the Ole Miss Invitational, running the 400 meters in49.37 … finished 22nd in the 400-meter hurdles at the Mt.SAC Relays with a time of 56.58 … ran the VS AthleticsBeach Invitational 400-meter hurdles in 53.69 to finish fifth… narrowly missed more BIG EAST honors with a fourth-place finish in the 400-meter hurdles at the BIG EASTChampionship, clocking in at 52.62 … closed out the seasonwith a 15th-place performance at the Georgia TechInvitational, running the 400-meter hurdles in 52.71

AS A FRESHMAN: Had an incredible debut seasonwith the Irish … earned four all-BIG EAST honors andposted 13 performances (between the 500 meters, 400-meterhurdles, and 4x400-meter relay) that rank among the top-10in Notre Dame history … also was the lone Irish male to winan individual BIG EAST outdoor title, taking first in the 400-meter hurdles … ran 48.13 in his first collegiate 400m raceat the Meyo Invitational … placed second at the samecompetition in the 500 meters, covering the distance in1:02.61, the fourth-fastest mark in school history … had twooutstanding runs in the 500 at the BIG EAST indoor meet,placing second in the prelims in 1:02.51 and third in the finalwith a time of 1:02.14, the second-best in Irish history … inaddition to the all-conference honors earned with thatplacement, garnered more accolades as a member of thethird-place 4x400-meter relay … the squad of Molnar, JordanPowell, Austin Wechter and Ryan Postel ran 3:10.84, thefourth-fastest in the school record book … made his outdoordebut at the Arizona State Invitational, placing fourth in the400 hurdles in 52.36 … also ran the 4x400-meter relay atASU, placing second in 3:09.38 with Powell, Wechter andPostel (the time is second in school history) … ran 51.87 inthe hurdles to take second at the Azusa Pacific Invitational …placed third and posted the second-best mark in schoolhistory at the prestigious Mt. SAC Relays with his 51.50second effort in the 400 hurdles … clocked 48.16 in the 400meters at the Central Collegiate Championships … won the400-meter hurdles at the BIG EAST oudoor meet with timesof 51.87 and 51.62 in the prelims and final, respectively …became the first Notre Dame athlete to win a BIG EAST title

in the 400 hurdles … also earned all-BIG EAST honors withhis second-place showing on the 4x400-meter relay …competed with the same squad that ran at the indoor leaguemeet and posted a time of 3:10.83, a top-10 school mark …competed at the NCAA Mideast Regionals in the 400hurdles … reached the event final by placing fifth in thepreliminaries with a 51.60 mark … ultimately took eighth atthe competition, missing NCAA advancement, but earningall-Mideast Region honors.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL: Member ofHungarian National Team … had stellar 2006 season thatincluded winning titles in 400-meter dash (47.63) and 400-meter hurdles (51.97) at European Under-23 OutdoorChampionships … also won 2006 Hungarian national titles in400 meters (47.53) and 400 hurdles (51.63) … fourth in 400-meter hurdles at 2005 European Junior Championships(51.38) … 2005 Hungarian Junior National Champion in 400meters (47.88) and 400 hurdles (51.99) … born July 1, 1986in Dunaujvaros, Hungary … son of Magdolna Sas and FerencMolnar … younger of two children … plans to major inbusiness at Notre Dame … enrolled in the First Year ofStudies program.


BalazsMolnar

5-10 • JuniorSprints

Dunaujvaros, HungarySzechenyi Istvan

Student-Athletes

AS A SOPHOMORE: Opened the indoor season with afirst-place finish in the 500 meters at the Blue and GoldInvitational, clocking in at 1:04.16 … ran the 800 meters atthe Notre Dame Indoor Opener in 1:52.31 to finish first …took second in the 400 meters at the Notre Dame Invitationalwith a time of 48.40 … won the Indiana Relays 400 metersin 48.35 … earned his fifth all-BIG EAST honor with a third-place finish in the 400 meters, clocking in at 48.00 … openedthe outdoor season with a win, taking first place in the 400

AS A SOPHOMORE: Opened the season with back-to-back first place finishes in the triple jump at the Blueand Gold Invitational and the Notre Dame IndoorOpener, recording jumps of 14.05m (46-1 1/4) and14.19m (46-6 3/4), respectively … also finished sixth witha long jump of 6.88m (22-7) at the Notre Dame IndoorOpener … won the triple jump and the long jump at theNotre Dame Invitational, registering a triple jump of14.67m (44-10 1/4) and a long jump of 7.10m (23-3 1/2)

Career Track BestsIndoor400m 48.002008 BIG EAST Championships500m 1:02.612007 Meyo Invitational800m 1:52.312008 Notre Dame Indoor OpenerOutdoor400m 48.362008 Mike Poehlein Invitational400m Hurdles 51.502008 Mt. SAC Relays

… finished sixth in the long jump at the Meyo Invitationalwith a distance of 7.21m (23-8) … earned all-BIG EASThonors with third-place finishes in the long jump andtriple jump … registered a long jump of 7.3m (23-11 1/2)and a triple jump of 15.01m (49-3) … finished seventh inthe triple jump at the Alex Wilson Invitational with ajump of 14.56m (47-9 3/4) … opened the outdoor seasonwith two second-place finishes at the Arizona StateInvitational, recording a triple jump of 14.76m (48-5 1/4)and a long jump of 7.26m (23-10) … took the long jumptitle at the Mike Poehlein Invitational with a distance of7.53m (24-8 1/2) … also finished third in the triple jumpwith a distance of 14.37m (47-1 3/4) … finished thirdwith a triple jump of 14.58m (47-10) at the Ole MissInvitational … recorded a triple jump of 14.18m (46-61/4) to finish ninth at the Mt. SAC Relays … finishedsixth at the VS Athletics Beach Invitational with a longjump of 7.01m (23-0) … finished fourth at the BIG EASTChampionships with a triple jump of 15.02m (49-3 1/2)… also finished sixth in the long jump with a distance of7.14m (23-5 1/4)

AS A FRESHMAN: Wasted little time in earning hisfirst all-BIG EAST conference honors … top long jumpof the indoor season was a 6.62m (21-8 3/4) effort at thePurdue Invitational … surpassed 14m in the triple jumpfor the first time at the Meyo Invitational (14.17m, 46-6)… exploded at the BIG EAST indoor meet, finishingsecond in the triple jump with a leap of 14.86 meters (48-9) … earned all-conference honors and contributed to theNotre Dame men’s team title … jumped 14.41m (47-31/2) at the Alex Wilson Invitational … top triple jump ofthe outdoor season was established early on at theShamrock Invitational … there he finished first with a14.29m (46-10 3/4) effort … jumped 6.97m (22-10 1/2)in a strong long jump showing at the Central CollegiateChampioinships … took 13th in the outdoor BIG EAST

Championship long jump competition with a distance of6.94m (22-9 1/4).

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL: Four-yeartrack & field letterwinner at Liberty High School (Calif.)… three-time all-state honoree … four-time first-team all-area selection … competed in horizontal jumps, goingundefeated in the area during all four years of his prepcareer … four-time regional and conference champion inboth the long jump and triple jump … top high schooltriple jump mark was 48-10 (indoors) and best long jumpdistance was 23-4 (outdoors), both achieved during 2006season … triple jump distance also was No. 3 indoor markin nation in 2006 … final outdoor season cut short by heelinjury … competed at USATF Junior Olympics followingfreshman year (2003) and placed fourth in triple jump togarner All-America honors … holds school records inboth horizontal jumps … member of Spanish honorsociety … born Dec. 16, 1987 in Bakersfield, Calif. … sonof Pam and David Quick … youngest of five children …father, David, ran track at Cal State-Bakersfield.

EricQuick


Bakersfield, Calif.Liberty Career Bests

IndoorLong Jump 7.30m (23-11 1/2)2008 BIG EAST ChampionshipsTriple Jump 15.01m (49-3)2008 BIG EAST ChampionshipsOutdoorLong Jump 7.53m (24-8 1/2)2008 Mike Poehlein InvitationalTriple Jump 15.02m (49-3 1/2)2008 BIG EAST Championships


for fourth at the Notre Dame Invitational with a vault of4.65m (15-3) … cleared a height of 4.65m (15-3) tofinish second at the Notre Dame Invitational … finishedthird with a vault of 4.90m (16-0) at the Indiana Relays… also finished third at the Meyo Invitational with avault of 5.00m (16-4 3/4) … cleared 4.95m (16-2 3/4)to earn his first BIG EAST title and second all-conference honor … opened the outdoor season with asixth-place showing at the Arizona State Invitational aftera 5.05m (16-6 3/4) effort … cleared the same height atthe Mike Poehlein Invitational to finish in a tie for first… won the Spartan Invitational with a vault of 4.90m(16-0 3/4) … finished fifth at the Mt. SAC Relays aftera 5.05m (16-6 3/4) effort … tied for fourth at the BIGEAST Championships with a vault of 4.95m (16-2 3/4)… finished third at the Georgia Tech Invitational, clearing4.90m (16-0 3/4) … closed out the season with a ninth-place finish at the NCAA Mideast Regional, recording apersonal-best vault of 5.06m (16-7 1/4)

AS A FRESHMAN: Emerged from both the indoorand outdoor track and field seasons with the team’s topmarks in the pole vault despite competing amongstseveral talented teammates … first significantbreakthrough was a 4.55m (14-11) effort at the MeyoInvitational … busted out a huge career and personal bestat the indoor BIG EAST Championship, vaulting 4.80m(15-9) to take second and earn all-conference laurels …also jumped 4.63m (15-2 1/4) at the Alex WilsonInvitational … went 4.60m (15-1) for eighth place at theMike Poehlein Invitational … matched that height to tieteammate Dave Viken for second place at the SpartanInvitational … placed second at the Central CollegiateChampionships with a vault of 4.75m (15-7) … soared toa season- and career-best vault at the Hillsdale GinaRelays, taking sixth place with a 4.85m (15-11) mark …scored points at the BIG EAST outdoor meet, tying forfifth place with a 4.65m (15-3) vault … closed his season

with a 4.75m effort at the Georgia Tech Invitationalwhich tied him for third.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL: Two-sportletterwinner (track & field and wrestling) at BishopDwenger High School (Ind.) … two-time all-state, andthree-time all-city and all-conference pole vaulter … wonregional pole vault crown as a junior and conference titleas a senior … top prep clearance in pole vault was4.725m (15-6) outdoors at 2006 New Haven Relays …finished fourth at ’06 Indiana High School AthleticAssociation (IHSAA) outdoor state meet … participatedin ’06 Midwest Meet of Champions … accomplishedprep wrestler who set school record for most pins as afreshman in 2003 … garnered academic all-state status inwrestling as senior … won Distinguished Athlete Awardfrom U.S. Marine Corps … National Honor Societymember … classmate of current Irish freshman footballplayer Jake Richardville … born May 3, 1987 in FortWayne, Ind. … son of Janet and Donald Schipper …fourth of nine children … older brothers Andrew andRyan both were All-American pole vaulters at DivisionIII entity Rose-Hulman … multiple relatives havegraduated from Notre Dame, while cousin, MarcSordelet, is a junior at the University … plans to major incivil engineering at Notre Dame … enrolled in the FirstYear of Studies program.

MattSchipper


Leo, Ind.Bishop Dwenger

AS A SOPHOMORE: Concentrated on the polevault during both the indoor and outdoor seasons …opened the indoor season with a vault of 4.75m (15-7)to win the Blue and Gold Invitational … finished in a tie

AS A SOPHOMORE: Competed in five meets forthe Irish cross country squad … finished 30th in 24:31 atthe Notre Dame Invitational … ran the Pre-National racein 24:03 to finish 47th … clocked a time of 24:37 to finish26th at the BIG EAST Championship … finished 14th atthe NCAA Great Lakes Regional in 31:14 … covered the10,000 meters of the NCAA Championship in 31:24 tofinish 134th … opened the indoor track season with asecond-place finish in the 5,000 meters at the Blue andGold Invitational, clocking in at 14:17.01 … ran the mileat the Notre Dame Invitational in 4:08.25 to finish fourth… finished 18th in the 5,000 meters with a time of14:43.36 at the Meyo Invitational … finished fifth in the5,000 meters in 14:14.29 and sixth in the 3,000 meters in8:14.74 at the BIG EAST Championship … closed outthe season with a fourth-place finish in the 3,000 meters

Career Track BestsIndoorPole Vault 5.00m (16-4 ?)2008 Meyo InvitationalOutdoorPole Vault 5.06m (16-7 ?)2008 NCAA Mideast Regional

with a time of 8:12.87 at the Alex Wilson InvitationalAS A FRESHMAN: Had a very good debut season

for the Notre Dame cross country and track squads …ran in six meets for the Irish in the fall … placed 13th atthe National Catholic Championship in a time of 25:39… ran nearly 20 seconds faster on the same course twoweeks later, placing 90th at the Notre Dame Invitational… finished in the top-100 and broke 25 minutes for8,000 meters at the NCAA Pre-National meet (24:51) …was the team’s fifth runner at the BIG EASTChampionship where he ran 24:34 … made the step upto 10,000 meters at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional,helping the team finish second and qualify automaticallyfor the NCAA Championship with his 55th-place, 32:34effort … concluded the season as the team’s fourthrunner at the NCAA Championship, finishing 159thoverall and covering the 10,000-meter course in 33:10 …saved his best performances of the indoor track seasonfor the BIG EAST meet , finishing 12th in the 3,000meters (8:21.70) and 9th in the 5,000 meters (14:40.19),narrowly missing out on earning team points in the latterevent … best 5,000-meter run of the outdoor campaignwas his 14:51.95 at the Central CollegiateChampionships … ran extremely well at the outdoor BIGEAST meet, placing 12th in the 5,000 meters but scoringpoints with his eighth-place effort in the 10,000 meters… ran 30:23.57, the second-fastest time for any NotreDame athlete on the season.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL: Four-yearletterwinner in both cross country and track at LincolnHigh School in (Pa.) … earned five all-state citations andfive-time regional champion (one cross country, twoindoor track, two outdoor track) during his career …won state titles in indoor 3,000 meters (2005) andoutdoor 3,200 meters (2006), running the latter event ina personal-best 9:04.31 and missing state record by only22-hundredths … ran independently during indoor trackseason as school did not field a squad … had nation’sfourth-quickest indoor 3,000-meter time as senior(8:30.35 on banked track) ... clocked 2006 season-bestand personal-best outdoor 3,000-meter time of 8:21.94

(10th-fastest in nation) on way to third-place outing atPenn Relays (time also ranks ninth all-time at prestigiousmeet) ... top indoor mile time of 2006 season was 4:18.86(second-best in state) ... finished fourth at 2005Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA)2A cross country championships (16:14 for 5K) ... two-time participant in FootLocker Northeast Cross CountryRegional, placing 13th in 2005 (15.53.6) ... best 5K crosscountry time in high school was 15:19 … NationalHonor Society member … born Oct. 22, 1987 in EllwoodCity, Pa. … son of Helen and Ron Walker … older of twochildren … cousin, Selena Santillo, is a 2004 Notre Damegraduate … plans to major in business at Notre Dame …enrolled in the First Year of Studies program.

JakeWalker

5-7 • JuniorCross Country /

DistanceEllwood City, Pa.

Lincoln

Cross Country Results2007Notre Dame Invitational 30thPre-National Race 47thBIG EAST Championship 26thGreat Lakes Regional 14thNCAA Championship 134th

Career Track BestsIndoorMile 4:08.252008 Notre Dame Invitational3,000m 8:12.872008 Alex Wilson Invitational5,000m 14:14.292008 BIG EAST ChampionshipOutdoor10,000m 30:23.572007 BIG EAST Championship


Student-Athletes

Dame Indoor Opener … took fifth in the shotput with a toss of 14.80m (48-6 1/4) and 11thin the weight throw with a mark of 14.12m(46-4) at the Notre Dame Invitational …recorded a toss of 14.89m (48-10 1/4) in theshot put to finish 18th at the Meyo Invitational… finished 12th in the shot put with a mark of13.78m (45-2 1/2) at the BIG EASTChampionships … closed the indoor seasonwith sixth- and seventh-place finishes in theweight throw (13.6m) and shot put (15.41m),respectively, at the Alex Wilson Invitational …focused on the shot put, hammer throw anddiscus during the outdoor campaign … finished10th in the shot put, 21st in the discus and 26thin the hammer throw at the Arizona StateInvitational … took third in the shot put with amark of 15.66m (51-4 1/2) at the MikePoehlein Invitational … also finished seventh inthe discus and 14th in the hammer throw …finished seventh in the both the discus and shotput, while finished 13th in the hammer throwat the Ole Miss Invitational … finished eighthin the shot put with a mark of 15.30m (50-21/2) at the Eastern Michigan Invitational …also finished second in the hammer throw witha personal-best mark of 51.13m (167-8) and16th in the discus with a toss of 39.26m (128-10) … took fifth in the shot put at the HillsdaleRelays with a toss of 15.28m (50-1 3/4) …finished sixth in the shot put with a mark of15.86m (52-0 1/2) at the BIG EASTChampionships … also finished 14th in thehammer throw.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL:Letterwinner in both track and field andfootball at Cheyenne Central High School inCheyenne, Wyo. … current Wyoming staterecord holder in the shot-put with a toss of 56-9entering first year at Notre Dame … two-timestate champion in the shot-put in 2007 indoorand outdoor season … runner-up at state in theshot-put indoor and outdoor seasons in 2006and runner-up in 2007 in the discus … two-time track and field all-conference honoreejunior and senior year and three-time honoreein football in final three seasons … earned all-conference honors both senior and junior yearsin football and track and field … member of theNational Honor Society … born June 12, 1989in Cheyenne, Wyo. … son of Sarah and JamesBelcher … has one older sister, Katherine …uncle, William Schwartz, played football atStanford … plans on majoring in engineering atNotre Dame … enrolled in the First Year ofStudies program.

JohnBelcher


Cheyenne, Wyo.Cheyenne Central

AS A FRESHMAN: Competed in the shotput and weight throw during the indoor season… finished fourth in the shot put with a markof 15.19m (49-10) and seventh with a weightthrow of 13.92m (45-8) at the Blue and GoldInvitational … finished sixth (15.22m, 49-111/2) and eighth (13.83m, 45-4 1/2) in the shotput and weight throw, respectively, at the Notre

Career Track BestsIndoorShot Put 15.41m (50-6 3/4)2008 Alex Wilson InvitationalWeight Throw 13.92m (45-8)2007 Blue and Gold InvitationalOutdoorShot Put 15.86m (52-0 1/2)2008 BIG EAST ChampionshipsDiscus Throw 47.14m (154-8)2008 Ole Miss InvitationalHammer Throw 51.13m (167-8)2008 Eastern Michigan Invitational

AS A FRESHMAN: Opened the indoorseason with a second-place finish at the Blueand Gold Invitational, running the 60m in 7.15… finished fourth in the 60 meters in 7.11 atthe Notre Dame Indoor Opener … ran the 60mat the Notre Dame Invitational in 7.09 to finishfourth … also finished seventh in the 200mwith a time of 23.17 … finished 10th in the200m in 23.08 at the Indiana Relays and ran a60-meter preliminary time of 7.18 … finished19th in the 60m at the Meyo Invitational,clocking in at 7.05 … also finished 24th in the200m … scored points with a seventh-placefinish in the 60m at the BIG EASTChampionships, clocking in at 6.99 … openedthe outdoor season with a 12th-place showingin the 100m at the Arizona State Invitational …ran a time of 10.99 in the 100m at the Ole MissInvitational to finish 17th … finished the 100min 11.10 at the Eastern Michigan Invitational …closed out the season by running a 100-meterpreliminary time of 10.91 at the BIG EASTChampionships

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL:Eight-time letterwinner in track and basketballat Benson High School … three-time statefinalist in the 100 meters … was the regionalchampion as a senior … was a member of theNational Honor Society, Senior Senate andMinority Scholar program … son of CatherineAtkins … youngest of three children … cousinKelyn Block played basketball at Indiana State… majoring in marketing.

TyrellAtkins


Omaha, Neb.Benson

Career Track BestsIndoor60m 6.962008 BIG EAST Championships200m 22.702008 Meyo InvitationalOutdoor100m 10.912008 BIG EAST Championships


AS A FRESHMAN: Finished eighth in the60m at the Blue and Gold Invitational with atime of 8.37 … ran the 60m at the Notre DameIndoor Opener in 7.29 to finish 11th … alsofinished 12th in the 200m in 23.04 … finishedfourth in the 200m at the Notre DameInvitational, clocking in at 22.54 … also finishedsixth in the 60m in 7.14 … crossed the 200-meter line in 22.55 to finish second at theIndiana Relays … ran a preliminary time of7.22 in the 60m at the Meyo Invitational …competed in the 200 meters at the BIG EASTChampionship, running a preliminary time of22.72 … opened the outdoor season at theMike Poehlein Invitational with sixth- andseventh-place finishes in the 100m (11.33) and200m (22.97), respectively … ran a 100-meterpreliminary time of 11.10 at the Ole MissInvitational … finished first in the 200m in22.80 at the Eastern Michigan Invitational …also ran a preliminary time of 11.24 in the100m … competed in the BIG EASTChampionships, running a preliminary time of11.22 in the 100 meters

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL:Four-time letterwinner in track & field as wellas one in football at Center Senior High School

in Kansas City (Mo.) ... earned AAU All-America honors five times ... a two-time statechampion in the 200-meter dash his sophomoreand senior seasons ... was a conferencechampion his sophomore season ... named all-conference and all-state sophomore, junior andsenior seasons ... holds the 200-meter dashrecord at Center Senior ... was a member of therecord setting 4x100m relay team at CenterSenior ... member of the National HonorSociety and the marching band ... born Jan. 16,1989 in Overland Park, Kan. ... son of Janet andDarryl Brooks ... youngest of three children ...plans on majoring in business at Notre Dame ...enrolled in the First Year of Studies program.

ChandlerBrooks


Kansas City, Mo.Center Senior

Career Track BestsIndoor60m 7.142008 Notre Dame Invitational200m 22.542008 Notre Dame InvitationalOutdoor100m 11.102008 Ole Miss Invitational200m 22.802008 Eastern Michigan Invitational

in the weight throw … also finished 11th in theshot put … took first again in the weight throwat the Notre Dame Invitational with a mark of17.48m (57-4 1/4) … also finished 10th in theshot put … recorded a weight throw of 17.75m(58-3) to finish ninth at the Indiana Relays …finished seventh at the Meyo Invitational in theweight throw with a toss of 18.26m (59-11)…just missed earning all-conference honors witha fourth-place finish at the BIG EASTChampionships, recording a weight throw of17.77m (58-3 3/4) … finished fourth with atoss of 16.74m (54-11 1/4) in the weight throwat the Alex Wilson Invitational … also finishedeighth in the shot put … opened the outdoorseason with a 13th-place finish in the hammerthrow at the Arizona State Invitational,recording a mark of 54.7m (179-5) … finished12th in the hammer throw and 13th in the shotput at the Mike Poehlein Invitational …recorded a toss of 50.68m (166-3) at the OleMiss Invitational to finish sixth in the hammerthrow … also finished 14th in the shot put witha mark of 12.66m (41-6 1/2) … finished eighthin the hammer at the Eastern MichiganInvitational with a throw of 52.45m (172-0) …also finished eighth at the Hillsdale Relays,recording a mark of 54.54m (178-11) …finished fifth at the BIG EAST Championshipswith a hammer throw of 52.94m (173-8) …closed out the season with an eighth-placefinish in the hammer throw at the GeorgiaTech Invitational, registering a toss of 174-9.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL:Seven-time letterwinner in track and field(four) and football (three) at Starr’s Mill HighSchool in Fayetteville (Ga.) … was a three-timeconference and regional champion in track andfield during his sophomore, junior andfreshman seasons … earned all-conferencehonors and all-city honors in track and field forfour consecutive seasons … was named all-statejunior and senior seasons in track and field …earned junior national All-American honors inthe hammer throw his junior season … currentrecord holder in the shot put and discus atStarr’s Mill High School … born Jan. 12, 1989in Newnan, Ga. … son of Karen and MikeDavis … has one sister, Lauren … father, Mike,played football at the Naval Academy … uncle,Greg Lortina, played football and ran track andfield at Notre Dame … plans on majoring inpre-medical studies at Notre Dame … enrolledin the First Year of Studies program.

GregDavis

5-11• SophomoreThrows

Peachtree, Ga.Starr’s Mill

AS A FRESHMAN: Concentrated on theshot put and weight throw during the indoorseason … finished first at the Blue and GoldInvitational with a weight throw of 17.72m (58-1 3/4) … followed that with a first-placeperformance at the Notre Dame IndoorOpener, recording a mark of 17.58m (57-8 1/4)

Career BestsIndoorShot Put 13.13m (43-1)2008 Alex Wilson InvitationalWeight Throw 18.26m (59-11)2008 Meyo InvitationalOutdoorShot Put 12.66m (41-6 1/2)2008 Ole Miss InvitationalHammer Throw 54.70m (179-5)2008 Arizona State Invitational


Student-Athletes

course in 24:45 to finish 32nd … had a 79th-place showing at the NCAA Great LakesRegional meet with a time of 32:55 … finished223rd at the NCAA Championship with a timeof 32:39 … opened the indoor track seasonwith a sixth-place finish in the mile at theNotre Dame Indoor Opener, clocking in at4:20.71 … ran the 3,000m at the Notre DameInvitational in 8:27.55 to finish second …finished 10th in he 5,000m at the BIG EASTChampionships in 14:30.52 … also finished16th with a 3,000-meter time of 8:27.50 …recorded a time of 14:30.40 in the 5,000m tofinish 13th at the Alex Wilson Invitational …opened the outdoor season with a seventh-place showing in the 5,000m at the StanfordInvitational, clocking in at 14:22.79 … finishedseventh in the 10,000-meter run with a time of30:18.06 at the BIG EAST Championship …also finished 11th with a time of 15:01.49 in the5,000m..

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL:Eight-time letterwinner in track & field andcross country at Dexter High School (Mich.) …was the Michigan state champion in the 1600mand the 3200m his senior season … two-time3200m regional champion (2006 and 2007),along with conference champion in the eventhis senior season … was conference andregional champion in cross country in 2005 …earned all-conference and all-state honors inboth cross country and track & field eachseason in final three years … was two-time

MVP in track (2006, 2007) and cross countryMVP in 2005 … earned All-America honors in2006 and 2007 in the 3200m at the NikeIndoor National meet … member of theNational Honor Society … born June 12, 1989in Ann Arbor, Mich. … son of Kathy and DaleJackson … has one younger sister, Laura …plans to major in business at Notre Dame …enrolled in the First Year of Studies program.

DanielJackson


DistanceAnn Arbor, Mich.

Dexter

AS A FRESHMAN: Competed in six crosscountry meets for the Irish … was the top Irishfinisher at the National Catholic Championship,finishing second in 24:50 in his collegiate debut… followed that with a 16th-place finish at theNotre Dame Invitational with a time of 24:19… finished 99th in 24:27 at the Pre-NationalMeet … ran the BIG EAST Championship

Cross Country Results2007National Catholic Championship 2ndNotre Dame Invitational 16thPre-National Meet 99thBIG EAST Championships 32ndGreat Lakes Regional 79thNCAA Championship 223rd

Career Track BestsIndoorMile 4:20.712008 Notre Dame Indoor Opener3000m 8:27.502008 BIG EAST Championships5000m 14:30.402008 Alex Wilson InvitationalOutdoor5000m 14:22.792008 Stanford Invitational10000m 30:18.062008 BIG EAST Championships

AS A FRESHMAN: Finished second in the1,000m in a time of 2:28.53 at the Blue andGold Invitational … ran the mile in 4:14.96 atthe Notre Dame Invitational to finish ninth …finished 36th in the 800m at the MeyoInvitational in 1:54.58 … clocked in at 4:18.38in the mile at the Alex Wilson Invitational tofinish 23rd … opened the outdoor season witha fifth-place finish in the 1,500m at the MikePoehlein Invitational … finished fourth in1:56.39 in the Spartan Invitational 800-meterrun … ran the 800m at the Eastern MichiganInvitational in 1:55.45 to finish seventh …closed out the season with a 16th-placeshowing in the 800m at the Hillsdale Relays,clocking in at 1:54.34.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL:Three-sport and 11-time letterwinner (track &field, cross country and soccer) at Upland HighSchool (Calif.) … holds the Upland 800mrecord … two-time conference champion in the800m during last two seasons of track and field… named cross country MVP and track andfield MVP both junior and senior seasons …named soccer team MVP junior year … led asteam captain in last three seasons for track andfield and cross country … soccer team captain

senior season … played with Arsenal SoccerClub and was member of team that won twoNational Championships (2004, 2005) …member of California Scholastic Federation …member of Solar Boat Club … born March 9,1989 in Pomona, Calif. … son of ColleenCooper and Juan Gamboa … second youngestof five siblings … plans to major in engineeringat Notre Dame … enrolled in the First Year ofStudies program.

RyanGamboa


DistanceUpland, Calif.

Upland

Career Track BestsIndoor800m 1:54.582008 Meyo Invitational1,000m 2:28.532007 Blue and Gold InvitationalMile 4:14.962008 Notre Dame InvitationalOutdoor800m 1:54.342008 Hillsdale Relays1,500m 4:01.382008 Mike Poehlein Invitational


AS A FRESHMAN: Competed in the5,000 meters at three outdoor meets for theIrish … finished 14th at the StanfordInvitational in 14:56.54 … clocked in at15:01.80 for a fifth-place finish at the EasternMichigan Invitational … finished 18th in15:25.00 at the Hillsdale Relay.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL:Eleven-time letterwinner in cross country andindoor and outdoor track & field at HononegahHigh School in Rockton, Ill. … three-timeconference champion in cross country andindoor and outdoor track & field hissophomore, junior and senior seasons … wascrowned the regional champion his juniorseason … found success his freshman outdoorseason on the track with a regionalchampionship … 3200m indoor track & fieldstate champion in 2005 and consecutivelyfinished in the runner-up position in 2006 and2007 … earned all-conference honors 11 times(four cross country, three indoor, four outdoor)… was named all-state his final three seasons inboth indoor and outdoor track and field … wasa two-time all-state honoree in cross country(2005, 2006) … holds two school records in the1600m (4:22 outdoor/4:25 indoor) and the3200m (9:10 outdoor/9:16 indoor) … bornDec. 23, 1988 in Rockford, Ill. … son of Anitaand Jeff Jacobs … the oldest of three children… father, Jeff, was an All-American in bothtrack and field and cross country at theUniversity of Illinois … plans to major inbiological sciences at Notre Dame … enrolledin the First Year of Studies program.

RyanJacobs


DistanceRoscoe, Ill.Hononegah

Career Track BestsOutdoor5000m 14:56.542008 Stanford Invitational

JustinSchneider

6-3 • SophomoreMulti-EventsAtlanta, Ga.

Greater AtlantaChristian

AS A FRESHMAN: Earned his first all-BIG EASThonors with a second-place finish in the heptathlon atthe BIG EAST Indoor Championships and a second-place finish in the decathlon at the outdoor meet …competed in the long jump in five meets, garnering fivetop-10 finishes, including a second-place showing atthe Notre Dame Invitational … won the high jump atthe Blue and Gold Invitational … had three top-eightperformances in the 60-meter hurdles … finished 12thin the shot put at both the Blue and Gold Invitationaland the Notre Dame Indoor Opener … in the 110-meter hurdles, finished fifth at the Spartan Invitationaland 25th at the Georgia Tech Invitational … finishedfifth in the 400m at the Eastern Michigan Invitationaland 41st at the Georgia Tech Invitational … finishedeighth in the 1,000m with a time of 2:33.25 at theNotre Dame Indoor Opener … also finished eighth inthe javelin at the Georgia Tech Invitational with a markof 54.75m (179-7) … recorded a vault of 4.25m (13-11 1/2) to finish 29th in the pole vault at the MeyoInvitational … also finished 38th in the 60m in 7.53 …finished 11th in the 200m in 23.09 at the SpartanInvitational … ran the 800m at the Notre DameInvitational in 1:55.71 to finish 13th … finished third inthe heptathlon at the Akron Open with 5,034 points …also competed in the Jim Click Shootout decathlon,earning 6,810 points.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL: Five-sportand twelve-time letterwinner at Greater AtlantaChristian High School in Norcross (Ga.) … four-timeregional and state champion in track and field(4x400m, two-time 800m and 1600m) … earned all-conference honors in last three seasons … holds fourschool records in the 4x100m, 4x400m, 800m and thehigh jump … was named Great Atlanta Christian MostValuable Runner junior and senior years … nabbedSorts Champion of Greater Atlanta honors his seniorseason … finished 11th at the Nike Outdoor Nationalsin the 800m his junior season … member of theNational Honor Society … served at student bodypresident his senior year … born Oct. 6, 1988 inMilwaukee,Wis. … son of Duhi and Fredric Schneider… youngest of three children … brother, Johann, playedbaseball at Harvard … grandfather, Fredric, playedbasketball at the University of Wisconsin … plans tomajor in architecture at Notre Dame … enrolled in theFirst Year of Studies program.

Indoor60m 7.362008 BIG EAST Championships800m 1:55.712008 Notre Dame Invitational1000m 2:33.252008 Notre Dame Indoor Opener60-Meter Hurdles 8.792008 Alex Wilson InvitationalHigh Jump 2.01m (6-7)2007 Blue and Gold InvitationalPole Vault 4.30m (14-1 14)2008 BIG EAST ChampionshipsLong Jump 6.7m (21-11 3/4)2008 BIG EAST ChampionshipsShot Put 11.37m (37-3 3/4)Heptathlon 5166 points2008 BIG EAST Championships

Outdoor100m 11.572008 BIG EAST Championships200m 23.092008 Spartan Invitational400m 49.712008 BIG EAST Championships1500m 4:21.352008 BIG EAST Championships110-Meter Hurdles 15.722008 Georgia Tech InvitationalHigh Jump 1.89m (6-2 1/4)2008 BIG EAST ChampionshipsPole Vault 4.25m (13-11 ?)2008 BIG EAST ChampionshipsLong Jump 6.22m (20-5)2008 Spartan InvitationalShot Put 11.04m (36-2 ?)2008 BIG EAST ChampionshipsDiscus Throw 35.47m (116-4)2008 BIG EAST ChampionshipsJavelin Throw 54.75m (179-7)2008 Georgia Tech InvitationalDecathlon 6.869 points2008 BIG EAST Championships

Career Track and Field Bests


Student-Athletes

AS A FRESHMAN: Won the first fourevents of his collegiate career … took first inthe 200m in 21.90 at the Blue and GoldInvitational … finished first in the 60m in 6.93at the Notre Dame Indoor Opener … won the60m in 6.87 and the 200m in 21.75 at theNotre Dame Invitational … finished 10th in the60m in 6.97 at the Indiana Relays … scoredpoints for the Irish with a fifth-place 200-meterfinish at the BIG EAST Championship, clockingin at 21.98 … opened the outdoor season witha seventh-place finish in the 400m at theArizona State Invitational with a time of 49.22… ran the 200m at the Mike PoehleinInvitational in 22.31 to finish third … finishedseventh in the Ole Miss Invitational 100-meterdash, crossing the line in 10.69 … ranpreliminary times of 10.91 in the 100m and21.94 in the 200m at the BIG EASTChampionships.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL:Comes to Notre Dame from Hungary wherehe was a standout sprinter, earning manynational championships in multiple age groups… was the national champion in the 100 and200 meters in both 2006 and 2007 in Hungary… currently sits as a Hungary national recordholder in the 4x400-meter relay … born March13, 1987 in Budapest, Hungary … son of Martaand Miklos Szebeny … has one older sister,Dora … plans to major in business andeconomy at Notre Dame … enrolled in theFirst Year of Studies program.

MiklosSzebeny


Telki, HungarySecondary School of

Piarist Fathers

Career Track BestsIndoor60m 6.872008 Notre Dame Invitational200m 21.752008 Notre Dame InvitationalOutdoor100m 10.692008 Ole Miss Invitational200m 21.942008 BIG EAST Championships400m 49.222008 Arizona State Invitational

AS A FRESHMAN: Competed in four crosscountry meets for the Irish … finished third –the second-best finish for Notre Dame – in hiscollegiate debut in 24:53 at the NationalCatholic Championships … ran the NotreDame Invitational in 24:36 to finish 34th …finished 240th in 26:00 at the Pre-NationalMeet … ran the BIG EAST Championshipcourse in 25:18 to finish 51st … opened theindoor track season with a seventh-place finishin the mile at the Notre Dame Indoor Opener,clocking in at 4:21.19 … ran the 3,000m at theNotre Dame Invitational in 8:32.71 to finishfourth … finished 16th in the 5,000m at theAlex Wilson Invitational with a time of15:03.28 … ran the 3,000-meter steeplechaseduring the outdoor season … finished 15th atthe Stanford Invitational in 9:29.70 … clockedin at 9:54.94 to finish eighth at the EasternMichigan Invitational.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL:Earned 11 letters in three different sports (crosscountry - three, indoor track - four, outdoortrack – four) while at Unionville High Schoolin Kennett Square, Pa. … was a three-time crosscountry and outdoor track and field champion

… earned all-conference honors as well as all-state honors in cross country (2006), indoortrack (2006, 2007) and outdoor track (2006,2007) … is current record holder in the 1,600and 3,200 meters, as well as member of record-holding teams in the 4x800-meter relay and thedistance medley relay at Unionville … namedan indoor All-American in the 5,000 meters aswell as an outdoor All-American in the twomile … born June 12, 1988 in Lake Forest, Ill.… son of Joan and Kent Springer … has twoyounger siblings … plans to major in business atNotre Dame … enrolled in the First Year ofStudies program.

PaulSpringer


DistanceKennett Square, Pa.

Unionville

Cross Country Results2007National Catholic Championship 3rdNotre Dame Invitational 34thPre-National Meet 240thBIG EAST Championships 51st

Career Track BestsIndoorMile 4:21.192008 Notre Dame Indoor Opener3,000m 8:32.712008 Notre Dame Invitational5,000m 15:03.282008 Alex Wilson InvitationalOutdoor3,000-Meter Steeplechase 9:29.702008 Stanford Invitational


AS A FRESHMAN: Opened the indoorseason with a toss of 15.88 meters (52-1 1/4)and a third-place finish in the shot put at theBlue and Gold Invitational … finished ninth inthe weight throw at the Notre Dame IndoorOpener with a mark of 13.10 meters (42-113/4) … also finished second in the shot putwith a throw of 16.51 meters (54-2) …recorded a toss of 16.20 meters (53-1 3/4) to

finish second in the shot put at the Notre DameInvitational … also finished 10th in the weightthrow with a mark of 14.20 meters (46-7 1/4)… finished 10th in the shot put at the IndianaRelays with a throw of 16.71 meters (54-10) …recorded a mark of 16.04 meters (52-7 1/2) tofinish eighth in the shot put at the MeyoInvitational … also finished 17th in the weightthrow … earned his first all-BIG EAST indoorhonor with a second-place shot put finish at theleague meet, recording a mark of 17.12 meters(56-2) … also finished 16th in the weight throw… finished fifth and sixth in the weight throw(14.65m) and shot put (16.24m), respectively, atthe Alex Wilson Invitational … opened theoutdoor season with an eighth-place finish inthe shot put at the Arizona State Invitational,recording a toss of 15.88 meters (52-1 1/4) …also finished 25th in the hammer throw …finished second in the shot put with a throw of16.84 meters (55-3) at the Mike PoehleinInvitational … finished fourth in the shot put(15.88m) and 10th in the hammer throw(47.83m) at the Ole Miss Invitational …recorded throws of 15.53 meters (50-11 1/2) inthe shot put and 46.03 meters (151-0) in thehammer throw at the Eastern MichiganInvitational … finished sixth in the shot putwith a mark of 16.05 meters (52-8) … garneredhis first all-BIG EAST outdoor honor with athird-place finish in the shot put … recorded amark of 17.05 meters (55-11 1/4) … closed outthe season with a 15.67-meter (51-5) mark anda ninth-place finish in the shot put at theGeorgia Tech Invitational

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL:Seven-time letterwinner in track & field andfootball at Riverside High School in EllwoodCity (Pa.) … earned all-state honors in the shotput as a senior … holds the school and countyshot-put record of 60-10 … was a three-timeconference and regional champion andundefeated in 2005, 2006 and 2007 … stateshot-put runner-up as a junior and senior …earned MVP honors in back-to-back seasons asa junior and senior on the track and field team… was named first-team all-conference infootball in 2005 and 2006 on the defensive lineas well as for the offensive line in 2006 …member of the National Honor Society andserved on the student council … born March13, 1989 in Ellwood City, Pa. … son of Sheriand Mark Veres … has one older sister, Chelsy… plans to major in finance at Notre Dame …enrolled in the First Year of Studies program.Denes

Veres


Ellwood City, Pa.Riverside Career Bests

IndoorShot Put 17.12m (56-2)2008 BIG EAST ChampionshipsWeight Throw 15.18m (49-9 3/4)2008 Meyo InvitationalOutdoorShot Put 17.05m (55-11 1/4)2008 BIG EAST ChampionshipsHammer Throw 47.83m (156-11)2008 Ole Miss Invitational

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL: Six-time letterwinner in track and field and soccerat Wheaton Warrenville South … was namedall-conference, all-sectional and all-state as ajunior and senior … two-time conferencechampion … holds a personal-best time of1:53.56 in the 800 meters and 50.0 in the 400meters … also owns a second degree black beltin Hapkido … was named to the Chicago SunTimes all-area soccer team in 2006 and 2007 …was a member of the National Honor Society,French Honor Society, Sons of the AmericanRevolution and the Athletic LeadershipCouncil … from same high school as formerIrish runner Mike Popejoy … son of Richardand Christine Babb … has two brothers …grandfather, Joseph Temborius, graduated fromNotre Dame in 1950 and his great-uncle, JerryTimko, graduated in 1955 … father ran crosscountry and track at the University of Illinois …brother, J.J., runs for North Central College …plans to major in business … enrolled in FirstYear of Studies

RandallBabb

6-6 • FreshmanMiddle Distance

Wheaton, Ill.Wheaton

Warrenville South


Student-Athletes

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL:Three-year letterwinner in track and field at St.John’s Jesuit … conference champion in theshot put as a junior … named all-conferene andall-city as a junior and senior … earned all-statehonors as a senior … member of the NationalHonor Society and Christian Service … fromthe same area as former Irish baseball playerTom Kraus and attended the same high schoolas current basketball player Zach Hillesland …son of Stanley and Paula Hills … has twoyounger brothers … cousin, Kelsey Hills, playsvolleyball for Baldwin-Wallace … enrolled inFirst Year of Studies Program

AndrewHills

6-0 • FreshmanThrows

Toledo, OhioSt. John’s Jesuit

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL:Eleven-time letterwinner in cross country, trackand hockey at Rosemount … earned All-America honors after finishing third in the mileat the Nike Outdoor Nationals with a time of4:07 … conference champion in the 800 metersor 4x800-meter relay as a sophomore, juniorand senior … 4x400-meter relay team won theregional championship during his sophomore,junior and senior seasons … also won the 800-meter regional title as a sophomore … holdsschool records in the 4x400 relay, DMR, SMR,4x800 relay, 4x1600 relay, 1600 meters and3200 meters … also holds the conferencerecord in the 800-meter run … from same areaas current Irish soccer player Chris Sutton andcurrent Irish football player Michael Floyd …member of the German National HonorSociety … born Dec. 21, 1989 … son of Jeffreyand Christine Carlson … has two brothers …enrolled in First Year of Studies Program

JordanCarlson

5-9 • FreshmanCross Country/

DistanceInver Grove Heights,

Minn./Rosemount


HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL:Three-time All-American … finished second inthe weight throw at the 2008 Nike IndoorNationals with a toss of 70-9 ? (21.58m) …finished fourth at the 2008 NSIC … was fourthin the hammer throw at the 2007 JuniorOlympics … only competed in one year of highschool track and field … was the freshmancounty champion in the shot put … competedwith club team, Throw 1 Deep … is an EagleScout … born April 19, 1990 in Atlanta, Ga. …son of Tommy and Karen Gormley … has oneolder brother … enrolled in First Year of Studies

MitchellGormley

6-0 • FreshmanThrows

Lawrenceville, Ga.Brookwood

AlexKorenstra


New Paris, Ind.Fairfield

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL:Ten-time letterwinner in track and field, footballand basketball at Fairfield … track team wasconference champions all four years of hishigh school career … three-time regional andtwo-time state qualifier … was named all-con-ference 10 times … also named all-state … fin-ished sixth in the 400 meters at the state meet… was also a two-time football all-conferenceselection … member of the National HonorSociety, church worship band and concert andshow choir … from the same area as currentIrish football player Ryan Burkhart … bornJune 6, 1989 in Goshen, Ind. … son of Bruceand Sandra Korenstra … youngest of threechildren … dad played football at AndersonUniversity … enrolled in First Year of Studies.

JoeMiller


DistanceBowling Green, Ohio

St. John’s Jesuit

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL:Four-year letterwinner in cross country andtrack and St. John’s Jesuit … won the 1600meters at the Midwest West Meet ofChampions … finished 12th in the mile at theNike Outdoor Nationals … conference cham-pion in cross country and track as a junior andsenior … regional track champion as a senior… named all-conference in cross country andtrack for all four years of high school …named to the all-city cross country team fourtimes and all-city track team twice … namedcross country all-state as a sophomore andjunior … set school records as part of the4x800-meter relay, distance medley relay andmile relay teams … also set freshman recordsin the 800, 1600 and 3200 meters … from thesame area as former Irish baseball player TomKraus and attended the same high school ascurrent basketball player Zach Hillesland andcurrent Irish runner Andrew Hills … memberof the National Honor Society … son of Jerryand Ruth Miller … one of eight children …family members Rick Anderson (’78), GerryAnderson (’80) and Laura Miller (’08) gradu-ated from Notre Dame … born Nov. 5, 1989… enrolled in the First Year of Studies.


Student-Athletes

KevinSchipper

6-0 • FreshmanPole Vault

Leo, Ind.Bishop Dwenger

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL:Seven-time letterwinner in track and field,soccer and football at Bishop Dwenger … wasthe track and field Gatorade Indiana Player ofthe Year … won the Midwest Meet ofChampions with a vault of 16-9 (5.11m) … seta school and regional record with a 17-0(5.18m) vault … finished fourth at the USAJunior National Championships … was theconference champion as a junior and theregional champion as a sophomore and senior… earned all-state and all-conference honors… member of the National Honor Society …born Aug. 5, 1989 in Fort Wayne, Ind. … sonof Donald and Janet Schipper … one of ninechildren … older brother Matt is a junior polevaulter for the Irish … plans to study mechan-ical engineering … enrolled in First Year ofStudies.

ZachSuriano

6-2 • FreshmanMiddle Distance

Clifton Park, N.Y.Shenendehowa

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL: Ten-time letterwinner in cross country, track and fieldand soccer at Shenendehowa … was a memberof the national champion mile relay team as ajunior … set school records in the outdoor 800meters (1:53.06), indoor SMR (3:31.06) andoutdoor DMR (10:07.6) … missed the mile relaynational indoor record by 0.14 seconds … is aseven-time conference and regional champion …holds three state titles … edged out two otherracers to win the 800-meter state title by 0.07seconds … was named all conference and all-cityon seven occasions … earned three all-state hon-ors … was a member of the National HonorSociety and was the German Club president …son of Joseph and Catherine Suriano … has oneyounger sister … plans to major in chemisty andenvironmental science … enrolled in First Year ofStudies.

JordanRincon

5-10 • FreshmanMiddle DistanceLas Vegas, Nev.

Spring Valley

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL:Four-time track and field letterwinner atSpring Valley … three-time conference,regional and state champion … earned all-statehonors as a junior and senior … member ofthe Great Southwest champion 4x800-meterrelay team … set school and regional recordsin the 400 meters … was the senior class treas-urer and sports editor of the school newspaper… born July 31, 1990 in Tucson, Ariz. … sonof Melissa Bozek … has one younger sister …enrolled in First Year of Studies.

Season in Review

Patrick Smyth earned hisfourth All-America honor,won two BIG EAST titlesand the NCAA GreatLakes Regional crosscountry championship asa junior in 2007-08.


2007 Men’sCross Country Results

Valparaiso National Notre Dame Pre-National BIG EAST Great Lakes NCAAsInvite Catholic Invite RegionalSept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 28 Oct. 13 Oct. 27 Nov. 10 Nov. 19

SENIORS

Brett Adams 68th (25:07) 93rd (24:25) 20th (24:29) 22nd (31:29) 210 (32:21)

Dan Curran 48th (25:57)^ 25th (25:13)# 33rd (24:45) 46th (32:00) 184 (31:49)

James Millar 18th (20:58) 3rd (25:47)* 59th (26:08)^

Mike Popejoy 93rd (25:30) 118th (24:40) 36th (24:50) 35th (31:49) 168 (31:40)

Jake Watson 10th (24:11) 17th (23:42) 12th (24:05) 4th (30:46) 76th (30:58)

JUNIORS

Robbie Barany 23rd (25:30)^

John Daly, Jr. 11th (20:36) 4th (25:52)*

Colin Diamond 36th (21:44)

Kevin McFadden 9th (20:28) 46th (26:38) 133rd (27:32)^

Mark Moore 10th (20:30) 102nd (26:45)^

Chris Rodriguez 1st (19:51) 20th (25:53) 19th (25:27)^ 29th (25:18)# 57th (25:24)

Patrick Smyth 2nd (23:44) 5th (23:18) 3rd (23:28) 1st (30:22) 15th (30:05)

Kevin Veselik 2nd (20:01) 104th (25:41) 56th (25:41)#

SOPHOMORES

Greg Kiley 21st (25:55) 67th (25:53)#

Jake Walker 30th (24:31) 47th (24:03) 26th (24:37) 14th (31:14) 134 (31:24)

FRESHMEN

Kyle Higdon 33rd (21:37) 12th (26:53)* 181st (28:16)^

Dan Jackson 2nd (24:50) 16th (24:19) 99th (24:27) 32nd (24:45) 79th (32:55) 223 (32:39)

Thomas Noel 20th (21:01) 15th (27:04)*

Paul Springer 3rd (24:53) 34th (24:36) 240th (26:00) 51st (25:18)

Kary Yergler 17th (20:58) 14th (27:01)*

TEAM 1st of 6 1st of 33 1st of 23 5th of 40 4th of 14 3rd of 30 21st of 3033 points 29 points 92 points 261 points 93 points 76 points 467 points

* - indicates National Catholic Championship JV finish; ^ - indicates Notre Dame Invitational Gold Division finish; # - indicates NCAA Pre-National

Open Race finish

All races 8,000 meters except Crusader Invitational (6,000 meters), NCAA Great Lakes Regional and NCAA Championship (10,000 meters)


2007 Women’sCross Country Results

Valparaiso National Notre Dame Pre-National BIG EAST Great LakesInvite Catholic Invite RegionalSept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 28 Oct. 13 Oct. 27 Nov. 10

SENIORS

Rebecca Antas 59th (18:56)^ 45th (22:32)#

Amy Kohlmeier 38th (18:40)^ 199th (22:54) 84th (23:07)

Ann Mazur 6th (18:10) 81st (18:11) 81st (21:29) 32nd (21:39) 26th (21:52)

Julie Opet 9th (20:01) 36th (19:13) 21st (18:27)^ 59th (22:57)# 44th (21:59) 105th (23:18)

JUNIORS

Becca Bauman 19th (18:41) 108 (18:35) 16th (21:57)# 28th (21:37) 43rd (22:11)

Dornn Harris 37th (21:49)*

Kahki Mealey 18th (20:44)

Morgan Schulz 16th (20:24) 1st (19:08)* 81st (19:07)^

Emily Wauford 7th (19:46) 15th (18:32) 88th (18:16) 104th (21:46) 42nd (21:56) 53rd (22:23)

SOPHOMORES

Lindsey Ferguson 4th (17:49) 31st (17:38) 37th (21:03) 14th (21:13) 103rd (23:16)

Analisa Sandoval 45th (22:06)

Molly Sullivan 111th (19:32)^ 105th (24:42)#

Beth Tacl 3rd (19:07) 7th (18:11) 106th (18:34) 166th (22:26) 67th (22:34) 94th (23:09)

Dominique Taylor 61st (23:12) 41st (22:17)* 39th (22:07)

FRESHMEN

Theresa Cattuna 5th (18:03)

Christine Cummings 41st (21:55) 18th (20:43)* 27th (20:36)%

Abby Higgins 6th (19:27) 10th (18:17) 94th (18:21) 131st (22:04) 61st (22:27) 79th (22:59)

Alexis Nordine 20th (20:48) 3rd (19:38)* 143rd (20:04)^

Adrienne Pastula 13th (20:13) 2nd (19:18)* 104th (19:29)^ 68th (23:10)#

Danielle Ribera 36th (21:42) 9th (20:17)*

Marissa Treece 1st (17:24) 17th (17:24) 40th (21:06) 26th (21:35)

Erica Watson 24th (20:58) 19th (20:55)* 26th (20:25)%

TEAM 1st of 8 1st of 37 12th of 21 15th of 38 6th of 16 11th of 2938 points 23 points 305 points 393 points 142 points 293 points

* - indicates National Catholic Championship JV finish; ^ - indicates Notre Dame Invitational Gold finish; % - indicates Notre Dame

Invitational Open Finish; # - indicates NCAA Pre-National Open Race finish

All races 6,000 meters except Crusader Invitational (4,000 meters), National Catholic Championship and Notre Dame Invitational (5,000

meters)


2008 Track &Field Results

Weight Throw1. Anna Weber ........................................................19.39m2. Rudy Atang ..........................................................12.12m

Pentathlon1. Alyissa Hasan ............................................4,069 points

2008 MEN’S TOPOUTDOOR MARKS

100 Meters1. Miklos Szebeny ......................................................10.692. Miklos Szebeny ......................................................10.823. Tyrell Atkins............................................................10.91

200 Meters1. Miklos Szebeny ......................................................21.752. Jeff Farnell ..............................................................21.863. Chandler Brooks ....................................................22.54

400 Meters1. Balazs Molnar ........................................................48.362. Balazs Molnar ........................................................48.373. Billy Buzaid ............................................................49.01

800 Meters1. Adam Currie ........................................................1:48.562. Adam Currie ........................................................1:48.873. John Cavanaugh..................................................1:50.82

1,500 Meters1. Kurt Benninger....................................................3:41.922. Jake Watson ........................................................3:42.193. Patrick Smyth ......................................................3:43.39

5,000 Meters1. Patrick Smyth ....................................................13:45.722. Patrick Smyth ....................................................13:47.823. Patrick Smyth ....................................................14:07.97

10,000 Meters1. Patrick Smyth ....................................................29:14.762. Dan Jackson ......................................................30:18.063. Dan Curran ........................................................31:36.17

110-Meter Hurdles1. Justin Schneider ....................................................15.72

400-Meter Hurdles1. Balazs Molnar ........................................................52.622. Austin Wechter ......................................................52.91

3,000-Meter Steeplechase1. Paul Springer ......................................................9:29.702. James Millar ......................................................10:05.82

4x100-Meter Relay1. Notre Dame ............................................................41.63Chandler Brooks, Miklos Szebeny,Tyrell Atkins, Eric Quick

4x400-Meter Relay1. Notre Dame..........................................................3:13.03Billy Buzaid, Austin Wechter,Bob Kueny, Balazs Molnar

4x800-Meter Relay1. Notre Dame..........................................................7:28.06Blake Choplin, Jake Watson,Cameron Eckert, Adam Currie

4x1,600-Meter Relay1. Notre Dame........................................................16:51.82Patrick Smyth, Dan Clark,Jake Watson, Kurt Benninger

High Jump1. Blair Majcina..........................................................2.10m1. Justin Schneider ..................................................2.10m

Pole Vault1. Matt Schipper........................................................5.06m2. Matt Schipper........................................................5.05m3. Brian Mahon..........................................................4.80m

Long Jump1. Eric Quick ..............................................................7.53m2. Justin Schneider ..................................................6.70m

Triple Jump1. Eric Quick ............................................................15.02m

2008 MEN’S TOPINDOOR MARKS

60 Meters1. Miklos Szebeny ........................................................6.872. Miklos Szebeny ........................................................6.933. Tyrell Atkins..............................................................6.96

200 Meters1. Miklos Szebeny ......................................................21.752. Jeff Farnell ..............................................................21.863. Miklos Szebeny ......................................................21.89

400 Meters1. Balazs Molnar ........................................................48.002. Balazs Molnar ........................................................48.353. Balazs Molnar ........................................................48.40

500 Meters1. Billy Buzaid ........................................................ 1:03.562. Billy Buzaid ........................................................ 1:03.593. Austin Wechter .................................................. 1:03.86

800 Meters1. John Cavanaugh ................................................ 1:50.662. Blake Choplin .................................................... 1:51.383. Jake Watson ........................................................ 1:51.45

1,000 Meters1. Adam Currie ...................................................... 2:24.962. Blake Choplin .................................................... 2:27.213. Jim Notwell ........................................................ 2:27.95

Mile1. Kurt Benninger .................................................. 4:00.122. Jake Watson ........................................................ 4:00.393. John Cavanaugh..................................................4:05.41

3,000 Meters1. Kurt Benninger....................................................7:53.862. Patrick Smyth ......................................................7:55.413. Kurt Benninger .................................................. 8:03.61

5,000 Meters1. Patrick Smyth ....................................................13:57.442. Jake Walker ........................................................14:14.293. Dan Jackson ......................................................14:30.40

60-Meter Hurdles1. Jose Genoa .............................................................. 8.232. Jose Genoa .............................................................. 8.283. Matthew Moore ...................................................... 8.34

4x400-Meter Relay1. Notre Dame ........................................................ 3:15.88

4x800-Meter Relay1. Notre Dame..........................................................7:28.34

Distance Medley Relay1. Notre Dame ........................................................ 9:35.33Kurt Benninger, Blake Choplin,Austin Wechter, Adam Currie

High Jump1. Justin Schneider ..................................................2.10m2. Blair Majcina..........................................................2.07m

Pole Vault1. Matt Schipper........................................................5.00m2. Brian Mahon..........................................................4.80m3. Jim Merchun..........................................................4.65m

Long Jump1. Eric Quick ..............................................................7.30m2. Justin Schneider ..................................................6.70m

Triple Jump1. Eric Quick ............................................................15.01m

Shot Put1. Denes Veres ........................................................17.12m2. Mike Schubert ....................................................16.83m3. Brandon Drenon ................................................16.66m

Weight Throw1. Greg Davis............................................................18.26m2. Jeff Mensch..........................................................17.59m3. Mike Schubert ....................................................16.44m

Heptathlon1. Justin Schneider ........................................5,166 points

2008 WOMEN’S TOPINDOOR MARKS

60 Meters1. Brienne Davis............................................................7.63

200 Meters1. Joanna Schultz........................................................24.752. Brienne Davis..........................................................24.793. Joanna Schultz........................................................24.98

400 Meters1. Joanna Schultz........................................................55.642. Joanna Schultz........................................................55.713. Joanna Schultz........................................................55.82

500 Meters1. Cora Dayon ..........................................................1:12.132. Natalie Johnson ..................................................1:12.273. Cora Dayon ..........................................................1:12.57

800 Meters1. Kelly Langhans ....................................................2:09.352. Kelly Langhans ....................................................2:11.373. Jacqueline Carter................................................2:12.74

1,000 Meters1. Jacquline Carter ..................................................2:56.262. Abby Higgins........................................................2:57.933. Julie Opet ............................................................3:00.69

Mile1. Marissa Treece ....................................................5:01.962. Amy Kohlmeier....................................................5:02.303. Sunni Olding ........................................................5:02.38

3,000 Meters1. Marissa Treece ....................................................9:33.952. Lindsey Ferguson................................................9:54.223. Amy Kohlmeier....................................................9:55.95

5,000 Meters1. Marissa Treece ..................................................16:59.612. Heidi Rocha........................................................17:34.643. Ann Mazur..........................................................18:05.20

60-Meter Hurdles1. Alyissa Hasan............................................................8.642. Kali Watkins ..............................................................8.78

4x400-Meter Relay1. Notre Dame..........................................................3:44.58

4x800-Meter Relay1. Notre Dame..........................................................9:04.97Kelly Langhans, Marissa Treece,Molly Sullivan, Natalie Johnson

Distance Medley Relay1. Notre Dame........................................................11:44.68

High Jump1. Alyissa Hasan ........................................................1.71m

Pole Vault1. Mary Saxer ............................................................3.70m2. Jessica Sullivan ....................................................3.45m3. Rikki London ........................................................3.05m

Long Jump1. Alyissa Hasan ........................................................6.04m2. Mary Saxer ............................................................5.73m3. Jaime Minor ..........................................................5.64m

Triple Jump1. Jaime Minor ........................................................11.39m

Shot Put1. Anna Weber ........................................................14.51m2. Jaclyn Espinoza ..................................................13.97m3. Alyissa Hasan ......................................................12.02m


Shot Put1. Mike Schubert ....................................................17.15m2. Denes Veres ........................................................17.12m3. Mike Schubert ....................................................16.91m

Discus Throw1. Brandon Drenon ................................................53.70m2. Brandon Drenon ....................................................53.483. John Belcher........................................................47.14m

Javelin1. Justin Schneider ................................................54.75m2. Tray Morgan ........................................................50.71m

Hammer Throw1. Greg Davis............................................................54.70m2. Jeff Mensch..........................................................53.12m3. John Belcher........................................................51.13m

Decathlon1. Justin Schneider ........................................6,869 points

2008 WOMEN’S TOPOUTDOOR MARKS

100 Meters1. Brienne Davis..........................................................11.832. Brienne Davis..........................................................11.873. Brienne Davis..........................................................11.87

200 Meters1. Joanna Schultz........................................................24.112. Joanna Schultz........................................................24.203. Brienne Davis..........................................................24.43

400 Meters1. Joanna Schultz........................................................53.832. Joanna Schultz........................................................53.883. Joanna Schultz........................................................54.18

800 Meters1. Natalie Johnson ..................................................2:08.092. Kelly Langhans ....................................................2:08.653. Natalie Johnson ..................................................2:10.10

1,500 Meters1. Julie Opet ............................................................4:31.772. Lindsey Ferguson................................................4:32.203. Marissa Treece ....................................................4:38.88

5,000 Meters1. Marissa Treece ..................................................16:59.612. Heidi Rocha........................................................17:32.693. Amy Kohlmeier ................................................17:42.73

10,000 Meters1. Heidi Rocha........................................................36:21.902. Ann Mazur..........................................................39:22.10

100-Meter Hurdles1. Alyissa Hasan..........................................................13.712. Alyissa Hasan..........................................................13.733. Alyissa Hasan..........................................................13.74

400-Meter Hurdles1. Joanna Schultz ....................................................1:01.242. Nicole Yergler ......................................................1:05.63

3,000-Meter Steeplechase1. Lindsey Ferguson..............................................10:29.632. Lindsey Ferguson..............................................10:45.733. Becca Bauman ..................................................11:12.10

4x100-Meter Relay1. Notre Dame ............................................................46.58Kali Watkins, Joanna Schultz,Brienne Davis, Crysta Swayer

4x400-Meter Relay1. Notre Dame..........................................................3:37.85Cora Dayon, Joanna Schultz,Natalie Johnson, Brienne Davis

4x800-Meter Relay1. Notre Dame..........................................................8:58.47Abby Higgins, Kelly Langhans,Elizabeth Myers, Molly Sullivan

High Jump1. Alyissa Hasan ........................................................1.73m

Pole Vault1. Mary Saxer ............................................................4.06m2. Mary Saxer ............................................................4.00m

3. Jessica Sullivan ....................................................3.55mLong Jump

1. Alyissa Hasan ........................................................6.04m2. Mary Saxer ............................................................5.73m3. Jaime Minor ..........................................................5.64m

Triple Jump1. Jaime Minor ........................................................11.48m

Shot Put1. Anna Weber ........................................................14.51m2. Jaclyn Espinoza ..................................................14.08m3. Alyissa Hasan ......................................................12.02m

Discus Throw1. Jaclyn Espinoza ..................................................52.42m2. Jaclyn Espinoza ..................................................51.25m3. Anna Weber ........................................................46.71m

Javelin1. Elisa Knutzen ......................................................42.75m2. Alyissa Hasan ......................................................35.12m

Hammer Throw1. Anna Weber ........................................................58.61m2. Anna Weber ........................................................58.16m3. Rudy Atang ..........................................................46.52m

Heptathlon1. Alyissa Hasan ............................................5,509 points

2007-08 Meet-by-Meet ResultsBLUE AND GOLD INVITATIONAL

DECEMBER 7, 2007NOTRE DAME, IND.

Women’s 60 Meters1. Brienne Davis............................................................7.74

Women’s 200 Meters1. Joanna Schultz........................................................24.753. Brienne Davis..........................................................25.24

Women’s 400 Meters1. Joanna Schultz........................................................55.642. Samantha Williams ................................................57.22

Women’s 500 Meters1. Cora Dayon ..........................................................1:14.372. Natalie Johnson ..................................................1:14.393. Kelly Langhans ....................................................1:14.714. Katie Jannazo ......................................................1:15.945. Elizabeth Myers ..................................................1:16.326. Nicole Yergler ......................................................1:16.897. Lindsey Hough ....................................................1:17.06

Women’s Mile2. Julie Opet ............................................................5:11.663. Morgan Schulz ....................................................5:11.774. Molly Sullivan ......................................................5:20.095. Danielle Ribera ....................................................5:33.36

Women’s 1,000 Meters2. Abby Higgins........................................................2:57.936. Dornn Harris ........................................................3:11.678. Dominique Taylor ..............................................3:14.2910. Alexis Nordine ..................................................3:21.12

Women’s 3,000 Meters2. Becca Bauman ..................................................10:19.373. Ann Mazur..........................................................10:32.534. Emily Wauford ..................................................10:33.606. Erica Watson......................................................10:34.517. Adrienne Pastula ..............................................10:36.739. Beth Tacl ............................................................10:45.43

Women’s 60-Meter Hurdles1. Alyissa Hasan............................................................8.702. Kali Watkins ..............................................................8.96

Women’s 4x400-Meter Relay1. Notre Dame “A” ..................................................3:54.062. Notre Dame “C” ..................................................3:56.666. Notre Dame “B” ..................................................4:10.18

Women’s Pole Vault1. Mary Saxer ............................................................3.55m3. Jessica Sullivan ....................................................3.36m

4. Rikki London ........................................................3.05mWomen’s Long Jump

1. Alyissa Hasan ........................................................5.87m2. Jaime Minor ..........................................................5.63m3. Mary Saxer ............................................................5.57m4. Jasmine Williams ..................................................5.27m

Women’s Triple Jump1. Jamie Minor ........................................................11.39m

Women’s Shot Put1. Anna Weber ........................................................13.71m2. Jaclyn Espinoza ..................................................13.29m7. Alyissa Hasan ......................................................11.60m9. Rudy Atang ..........................................................10.99m

Women’s Weight Throw1. Anna Weber ........................................................17.54m11. Rudy Atang ........................................................12.12m

Men’s 60 Meters2. Tyrell Atkins..............................................................7.154. Ryan Sheehan ..........................................................7.257. Alex Gannon..............................................................7.438. Chandler Brooks ......................................................8.37

Men’s 200 Meters1. Miklos Szebeny ......................................................21.90

Men’s 400 Meters1. Bob Kueny ..............................................................49.564. Edward Hitchler ....................................................50.307. Matthew Brown......................................................50.618. Ryan Sheehan ........................................................50.7911. Nathan Payne ......................................................52.58

Men’s 500 Meters1. Balazs Molnar ......................................................1:04.162. Billy Buzaid ..........................................................1:04.503. Austin Wechter....................................................1:04.99

Men’s Mile3. Jamal Afridi ..........................................................4:23.124. Terrance Egan......................................................4:30.585. James Millar ........................................................4:32.556. Mark Moore ........................................................4:36.53

Men’s 1,000 Meters1. Adam Currie ........................................................2:26.562. Ryan Gamboa ......................................................2:28.533. Cameron Eckert ..................................................2:29.835. Spencer Carter ....................................................2:30.096. Jack Howard ........................................................2:30.377. Kevin Labus ........................................................2:32.028. Kenny Minogue ..................................................2:33.62

Men’s 3,000 Meters1. Kurt Benninger....................................................8:05.222. Daniel Clark..........................................................8:39.433. John Cavanaugh..................................................8:41.424. Greg Kiley ............................................................9:03.855. Kyle Higdon..........................................................9:35.29

Men’s 5,000 Meters2. Jake Walker ........................................................14:17.014. Kevin Veselik......................................................15:27.055. Mat Abernathy ..................................................15:28.546. John Daly, Jr. ......................................................15:31.997. Chris Rodriguez ................................................15:33.959. Matt Tieuli..........................................................15:45.1010. Thomas Noel ..................................................15:54.70

Men’s 60-Meter Hurdles1. Jose Genoa ................................................................8.362. Matthew Moore ........................................................8.624. Patrick Coughlin ......................................................8.725. Justin Schneider ......................................................8.87

Men’s 4x400-Meter Relay1. Notre Dame “A” ..................................................3:18.622. Notre Dame “B” ..................................................3:19.23

Men’s High Jump1. Justin Schneider ..................................................2.01m

Men’s Pole Vault1. Matt Schipper........................................................4.75m2. Mike Yassay ..........................................................4.50m3. Brian Mahon..........................................................4.35m4. Jim Merchun ........................................................J4.35m-- Tray Morgan ................................................................NH



3. Jack Howard ........................................................1:54.85Men’s Mile

1. Daniel Clark..........................................................4:14.974. Spencer Carter ....................................................4:17.376. Dan Jackson ........................................................4:20.717. Paul Springer ......................................................4:21.199. Matt Tieuli ............................................................4:25.5511. Mat Abernethy ..................................................4:26.7112. Kevin Veselik......................................................4:31.6013. James Millar ......................................................4:31.6814. John Daly, Jr. ......................................................4:31.8515. Thomas Noel ....................................................4:34.25

Men’s 1,000 Meters3. Jamal Afridi ..........................................................2:28.724. Jim Notwell ..........................................................2:29.306. Kevin Labus ........................................................2:31.487, Terrance Egan......................................................2:31.688. Justin Schneider..................................................2:33.25

Men’s 60-Meter Hurdles2. Jose Genoa ................................................................8.403. Matthew Moore ........................................................8.535. Patrick Coughlin ......................................................9.01

Men’s Pole VaultT4. Jim Merchun......................................................J4.65mT4. Matt Schipper....................................................J4.65m6. Tray Morgan ..........................................................4.20m

Men’s Long Jump6. Eric Quick ..............................................................6.88m9. Justin Schneider ..................................................6.55m

Men’s Triple Jump1. Eric Quick ............................................................14.19m

Men’s Shot Put2. Denes Veres ........................................................16.51m3. Mike Schubert ....................................................16.30m4. Brandon Drenon ................................................16.09m6. John Belcher........................................................15.22m11. Greg Davis..........................................................12.29m12. Justin Schneider ..............................................11.37m

Men’s Weight Throw1. Greg Davis............................................................17.58m4. Jeff Mensch..........................................................16.56m8. John Belcher........................................................13.83m9. Denes Veres ........................................................13.10m

NOTRE DAME INVITATIONALJANUARY 25, 2008NOTRE DAME, IND.


Women’s 200 Meters3. Joanna Schultz........................................................25.055. Brienne Davis..........................................................25.306. Cora Dayon ............................................................26.31

Women’s 400 Meters1. Joanna Schultz........................................................55.822. Samantha Williams ................................................56.79

Women’s 500 Meters1. Cora Dayon ..........................................................1:14.762. Natalie Johnson ..................................................1:14.94

Women’s 800 Meters1. Kelly Langhans ....................................................2:12.903. Elizabeth Myers ..................................................2:14.695. Katie Jannazo ......................................................2:15.889. Jacqueline Carter................................................2:17.9510. Lindsey Hough ..................................................2:18.1011. Nicole Yergler ....................................................2:18.9613. Molly Sullivan ....................................................2:20.6014. Rebecca Antas ..................................................2:22.3415. Dominique Taylor ............................................2:25.8816. Dornn Harris......................................................2:28.13

-- Justin Schneider ........................................................NHMen’s Long Jump

3. Justin Schneider ..................................................6.38mMen’s Triple Jump

1. Eric Quick ............................................................14.05mMen’s Shot Put

1. Mike Schubert ....................................................16.10m2. Brandon Drenon ................................................15.98m3. Denes Veres ........................................................15.88m4. John Belcher........................................................15.19m10. Ryan Bell ............................................................12.80m12. Justin Schneider ..............................................10.68m

Men’s Weight Throw1. Greg Davis............................................................17.72m3. Jeff Mensch..........................................................16.59m4. Mike Schubert ....................................................16.18m7. John Belcher........................................................13.92m

NOTRE DAME INDOOR OPENERJANUARY 18, 2008NOTRE DAME, IND.


Women’s 200 Meters2. Joanna Schultz........................................................24.9810. Cora Dayon ..........................................................25.92

Women’s 400 Meters1. Joanna Schultz........................................................56.872. Cora Dayon ............................................................57.254. Samantha Williams ................................................57.377. Crysta Swayer......................................................1:00.30

Women’s 800 Meters1. Kelly Langhans ....................................................2:16.903. Natalie Johnson ..................................................2:20.055. Elizabeth Myers ..................................................2:20.209. Katie Jannazo ......................................................2:21.6115. Dominique Taylor ............................................2:25.5518. Dornn Harris......................................................2:30.2919. Alexis Nordine ..................................................2:31.17

Women’s Mile2. Marissa Treece ....................................................5:01.963. Amy Kohlmeier....................................................5:02.304. Sunni Olding ........................................................5:02.386. Becca Bauman ....................................................5:08.1311. Erica Watson......................................................5:22.93

Women’s 1000 Meters3. Jacqueline Carter................................................2:57.417. Molly Sullivan ......................................................3:04.69

Women’s 3000 Meters3. Heidi Rocha........................................................10:15.246. Beth Tacl ............................................................10:25.7710. Ann Mazur........................................................10:31.15

Women’s 60-Meter Hurdles2. Alyissa Hasan............................................................8.64

Women’s High Jump1. Alyissa Hasan ........................................................1.71m


Women’s Long Jump1. Jaime Minor ..........................................................5.15m2. Mary Saxer ............................................................5.14m3. Jasmine Williams ..................................................5.10m

Women’s Triple Jump4. Jaime Minor ..........................................................9.98m

Women’s Shot Put1. Anna Weber ........................................................13.70m2. Jaclyn Espinoza ..................................................13.05m6. Alyissa Hasan ......................................................12.02m

12. Rudy Atang ........................................................10.14m Women’s Weight Throw

1. Anna Weber ........................................................17.75m Men’s 60 Meters

1. Miklos Szebeny ........................................................6.934. Tyrell Atkins..............................................................7.1111. Chandler Brooks ....................................................7.2915. Alex Gannon............................................................7.42

Men’s 200 Meters2. Jeff Farnell ..............................................................21.8612. Chandler Brooks ..................................................23.0413. Ryan Sheehan ......................................................23.2917. Alex Gannon..........................................................23.5523. Nathan Payne ......................................................23.69

Men’s 400 Meters5. Jeff Farnell ..............................................................49.448. Edward Hitchler ....................................................50.0512. Ryan Sheehan ......................................................51.5913, Bob Kueny ............................................................52.6715. Nathan Payne ......................................................53.22

Men’s 500 Meters1. Austin Wechter....................................................1:04.59

Men’s 800 Meters1. Balazs Molnar ......................................................1:52.312. Billy Buzaid ..........................................................1:53.93

Mary Saxer won her first three indoor pole vaultcompetitions as well at the 2008 BIG EAST outdoor polevault title.


17. Alexis Nordine ..................................................2:28.91Women’s Mile

8. Lindsey Ferguson................................................5:02.7910. Morgan Schulz ..................................................5:08.0711. Heidi Rocha........................................................5:14.0012. Julie Opet ..........................................................5:16.6913. Molly Sullivan ....................................................5:18.67

Women’s 3,000 Meters3. Amy Kohlmeier....................................................9:55.955. Marissa Treece ....................................................9:57.446. Becca Bauman ..................................................10:00.4010. Ann Mazur........................................................10:32.1212. Beth Tacl ..........................................................10:35.3213. Erica Watson....................................................10:45.03

Women’s 60-Meter Hurdles2. Alyissa Hasan............................................................8.69

Women’s 4x400-meter Relay1. Notre Dame “A” ..................................................3:52.615. Notre Dame “B” ..................................................4:10.05

Women’s High Jump2. Alyissa Hasan ......................................................J1.66m


Women’s Long Jump1. Alyissa Hasan ........................................................5.73m2. Jaime Minor ..........................................................5.64m3. Mary Saxer ............................................................5.57m6. Jasmine Williams ..................................................5.19m

Women’s Triple Jump2. Jaime Minor ........................................................11.28m

Women’s Shot Put1. Anna Weber ........................................................13.99m3. Jaclyn Espinoza ..................................................13.48m

Women’s Weight Throw1. Anna Weber ........................................................18.88m8. Rudy Atang ..........................................................12.08m

Men’s 60 Meters1. Miklos Szebeny ........................................................6.874. Tyrell Atkins..............................................................7.096. Chandler Brooks ......................................................7.148. Alex Gannon..............................................................7.45

Men’s 200 Meters1. Miklos Szebeny ......................................................21.754. Chandler Brooks ....................................................22.547. Tyrell Atkins............................................................23.178. Edward Hitchler ....................................................23.2610. Alex Gannon..........................................................23.6611. Nathan Payne ......................................................23.96

Men’s 400 Meters2. Balazs Molnar ........................................................48.404. Austin Wechter ......................................................49.875. Matthew Brown......................................................50.516. Edward Hitchler ....................................................50.537. Ryan Sheehan ........................................................51.1210. Nathan Payne ......................................................52.90

Men’s 500 Meters1. Billy Buzaid ..........................................................1:03.802. Bob Kueny............................................................1:04.96

Men’s 800 Meters2. Blake Choplin ......................................................1:51.383. Jake Watson ........................................................1:51.454. Cameron Eckert ..................................................1:52.965. Jamal Afridi ..........................................................1:53.367. Jim Notwell ..........................................................1:54.058. Greg Kiley ............................................................1:54.309. Kevin Labus ........................................................1:54.4011. Jack Howard ......................................................1:54.9312. Spencer Carter ..................................................1:55.3313. Justin Schneider................................................1:55.7114. Terrence Egan....................................................1:55.79

Men’s Mile1. Kurt Benninger....................................................4:02.902. John Cavanaugh..................................................4:05.41

4. Jake Walker ..........................................................4:08.255. Daniel Clark..........................................................4:08.296. Patrick Smyth ......................................................4:08.457. Adam Currie ........................................................4:08.809. Ryan Gamboa ......................................................4:14.96

Men’s 3,000 Meters2. Dan Jackson ........................................................8:27.554. Paul Springer ......................................................8:32.716. Dan Curran ..........................................................8:35.378. Mike Popejoy ......................................................8:38.9210. Matt Tieuli..........................................................8:40.5312. Kevin Veselik......................................................8:43.3113. Mat Abernethy ..................................................8:47.4214. John Daly, Jr. ......................................................8:58.8716. James Millar ......................................................9:06.3717. Thomas Noel ....................................................9:09.10

Men’s 60-Meter Hurdles1. Jose Genao ................................................................8.232. Matthew Moore ........................................................8.344. Patrick Coughlin ......................................................8.916. Justin Schneider ......................................................8.93

Men’s 4x400-meter Relay2. Notre Dame “A” ..................................................3:17.24

Men’s High Jump2. Justin Schneider..................................................J1.91m

Men’s Pole Vault2. Matt Schipper........................................................4.65m3. Brian Mahon ........................................................J4.65m4. Mike Yassay ..........................................................4:50m5. Jim Merchun..........................................................4.50m7. Tray Morgan ........................................................J4.35m

Men’s Long Jump1. Eric Quick ..............................................................7.10m2. Justin Schneider ..................................................6.69m


Men’s Shot Put1. Brandon Drenon ................................................16.32m2. Denes Veres ........................................................16.20m3. Mike Schubert ....................................................15.99m5. John Belcher........................................................14.80m10. Greg Davis..........................................................12.05m

Men’s Weight Throw1. Greg Davis............................................................17.48m2. Mike Schubert ....................................................16.44m10. Denes Veres ......................................................14.20m11. John Belcher ....................................................14.12m

INDIANA RELAYSFEBRUARY 1-2, 2008BLOOMINGTON, IND.

Women’s 60 Meters - Preliminaries15. Brienne Davis..........................................................7.76

Women’s 60 Meters – Semi-Finals11. Brienne Davis..........................................................7.72 Women’s 200 Meters - Preliminaries

23. Brienne Davis ......................................................25.73 Women’s 400 Meters

2. Joanna Schulz ........................................................56.816. Samantha Williams ................................................57.5410. Cora Dayon ..........................................................58.26

Women’s 800-Meter Open3. Jacqueline Carter................................................2:17.21

Women’s 800-Meter Invitational3. Kelly Langhans ....................................................2:12.797. Natalie Johnson ..................................................2:15.52

Women’s Mile1. Marissa Treece ....................................................5:04.002. Amy Kohlmeier....................................................5:04.963. Lindsey Ferguson................................................5:07.674. Becca Bauman ....................................................5:08.949. Rebecca Antas ....................................................5:11.3815. Morgan Schulz ..................................................5:14.70

27. Julie Opet ..........................................................5:23.69Women’s 3,000-Meter Open

14. Emily Wauford ................................................10:37.69 Women’s 3,000-Meter Invitational

3. Lindsey Ferguson................................................9:54.226. Heidi Rocha........................................................10:05.63

Women’s 5,000 Meters9. Ann Mazur..........................................................18:05.20- Beth Tacl ....................................................................DNF

Women’s 4x800-Meter Relay1. Notre Dame “A” ..................................................9:04.974. Notre Dame “B” ..................................................9:17.52

Women’s Pole Vault OpenT7. Jessica Sulivan ..................................................J3.40m

Women’s Pole Vault Invitational9. Mary Saxer ..........................................................J3.67m

Women’s Long Jump10. Jaime Minor ........................................................5.46m


Women’s Weight Throw5. Anna Weber ........................................................18.77m

Men’s 60 Meters – Preliminaries11. Miklos Szebeny ......................................................6.9727. Jeff Farnell ..............................................................7.1136. Tyrell Atkins............................................................7.1839. Chandler Brooks ....................................................7.20

Men’s 60 Meters - Semi-Finals10. Miklos Szebeny ......................................................6.99

Men’s 200-Meter Dash Open16. Jeff Farnell ............................................................22.46

Men’s 200-Meter Dash (Morning)2. Chandler Brooks ....................................................22.5510. Tyrell Atkins..........................................................23.08

Men’s 400 Meters1. Balazs Molnar ........................................................48.357. Austin Wechter ......................................................49.25

Men’s 600 Meters4. Cameron Eckert ..................................................1:20.62

Men’s 800 Meters

Greg Davis won the weight throw events at the Blue andGold Invitational, the Notre Dame Indoor Opener andthe Notre Dame Invitational.



42. Jack Howard ......................................................1:55.66Men’s 1,000 Meters

2. Blake Choplin ......................................................2:26.074. Kevin Labus ........................................................2:28.169. Spencer Carter ....................................................2:28.9216. Terrance Egan....................................................2:30.5624. Brier Steenberge ..............................................2:33.02

Men’s 3,000 Meters2. Kurt Benninger....................................................7:53.864. Patrick Smyth ......................................................7:55.4131. Daniel Clark........................................................8:34.5835. Dan Curran ........................................................8:36.3944. Paul Springer ....................................................8:41.5645. Matt Tieuli..........................................................8:42.50

Men’s 5,000 Meters13. Dan Jackson ....................................................14:37.5918. Jake Walker ......................................................14:43.3625. Mike Popejoy ..................................................14:55.9927. Kevin Veselik....................................................15:04.9730. Mat Abernethy ................................................15:24.89

Men’s 60-Meter Hurdles20. Jose Genoa ..............................................................8.4121. Matthew Moore ......................................................8.42

Men’s Shot Put7. Brandon Drenon ................................................16.37m8. Denes Veres ........................................................16.04m10. Mike Schubert ..................................................15.79m18. John Belcher ....................................................14.89m

Men’s Pole Vault3. Matt Schipper........................................................5.00m24. Jim Merchun........................................................4.40m26. Tray Morgan ........................................................4.40m 27. Brian Mahon........................................................4.25m 29. Justin Schneider ................................................4.25m

Men’s Long Jump6. Eric Quick ..............................................................7.21m

Men’s Weight Throw7. Greg Davis............................................................18.26m13. Jeff Mensch........................................................16.63m

6. Billy Buzaid ..........................................................1:55.50Men’s 800-Meters Invitational

2. John Cavanaugh..................................................1:50.66 Men’s Mile

14. Kevin McFadden ..............................................4:21.97 Men’s Mile Run Invitational

4. Greg Kiley ............................................................4:13.56 Men’s 60-Meter Hurdles -

Preliminaries10. Matthew Moore ......................................................8.4220. Jose Genoa ..............................................................8.60Men’s 60-Meter Hurdles - Semi-Finals11. Matthew Moore......................................................8.43

Men’s Pole Vault Open3. Matt Schipper ......................................................J4.90m13. Mike Yassay ......................................................J4.60m16. Jim Merchun ........................................................J4.4518. Brian Mahon..........................................................J4.25

Men’s Shot Put4. Mike Schubert ....................................................16.72m10. Denes Veres ......................................................15.20m- Brandon Drenon ........................................................Foul

Men’s Weight Throw9. Greg Davis............................................................17.75m

MEYO INVITATIONALFEBRUARY 8-9, 2008NOTRE DAME, IND.

Women’s 60 Meters – Preliminaries11. Brienne Davis..........................................................7.72

Women’s 60 Meters – Final12. Brienne Davis..........................................................7.72

Women’s 200 Meters12. Brienne Davis ......................................................24.89

Women’s 400 Meters20. Samantha Williams ..............................................57.0123. Cora Dayon ..........................................................57.17

Women’s 500 Meters2. Cora Dayon ..........................................................1:13.923. Natalie Johnson ..................................................1:14.397. Katie Jannazo ......................................................1:15.9412. Lindsey Hough ..................................................1:17.0615. Nicole Yergler ....................................................1:16.37

Women’s 800 Meters11. Kelly Langhans ..................................................2:09.3526. Natalie Johnson ................................................2:13.5334. Katie Jannazo ....................................................2:14.7451. Molly Sullivan ....................................................2:18.6357. Lindsey Hough ..................................................2:19.2763. Abby Higgins......................................................2:20.8069. Julie Opet ..........................................................2:23.3772. Alexis Nordine ..................................................2:25.5773. Domenique Taylor ............................................2:25.7575. Dornn Harris......................................................2:26.16

Women’s 1,000 Meters13. Julie Opet ..........................................................3:00.6915. Molly Sullivan ....................................................3:01.4817. Abby Higgins......................................................3:03.68

Women’s 3,000 Meters18. Marissa Treece ..................................................9:56.6647. Erica Watson....................................................10:24.8349. Emily Wauford ................................................10:35.6952. Beth Tacl ..........................................................10:38.86- Lindsey Ferguson ......................................................DNF

Women’s 5,000 Meters

- Heidi Rocha ................................................................DNFWomen’s 60-Meter Hurdles -

Preliminaries13. Alyissa Hasan..........................................................8.8327. Kali Watkins ............................................................8.98

Women’s Shot Put15. Jaclyn Espinoza ................................................13.26m

Women’s Pole Vault- Rikki London ................................................................NH-Jessica Sullivan ............................................................NH

Women’s Long Jump5. Alyissa Hasan ........................................................6.00m24. Jaime Minor ........................................................5.49m- Jasmine Williams ........................................................ND

Men’s 60 Meters - Preliminaries19. Tyrell Atkins............................................................7.0534. Chandler Brooks ....................................................7.2238. Justin Schneider ....................................................7.5340. Alex Gannon............................................................7.67

Men’s 200 Meters24. Tyrell Atkins..........................................................22.7032. Alex Gannon..........................................................23.7033. Nathan Payne ......................................................23.79

Men’s 300 Meters34. Ryan Sheehan ......................................................36.7135. Nathan Payne ......................................................37.15

Men’s 400 Meters22. Austin Wechter ....................................................49.0045. Edward Hitchler ..................................................51.0546. Matthew Brown....................................................51.15

Men’s 500 Meters4. Billy Buzaid ..........................................................1:03.826. Austin Wechter....................................................1:04.278. Bob Kueny............................................................1:05.12

Men’s Mile Run6. Adam Currie ........................................................4:09.0720. Kevin McFadden ..............................................4:18.48

Men’s Mile - Meyo6. Jake Watson ........................................................4:00.59

Men’s 800 Meters18. Cameron Eckert ................................................1:52.4219. Jim Notwell ........................................................1:52.5521. Jamal Afridi ........................................................1:52.6436. Ryan Gamboa ....................................................1:54.58

Alyissa Hasan earned all-BIG EAST indoor honors with a second-place finish in the long jump and was an All-American in the pentathlon, finishing ninth at the NCAA Indoor Championship.


17. Denes Veres ......................................................15.18mBIG EAST INDOORCHAMPIONSHIPS

FEBRUARY 23-24, 2008NEW YORK, N.Y.

Women’s 60 Meters – Preliminaries6. Brienne Davis............................................................7.63

Women’s 60 Meters – Finals6. Brienne Davis............................................................7.66 Women’s 200 Meters – Preliminaries

12. Brienne Davis ......................................................24.79 Women’s 400 Meters – Preliminaries

6. Joanna Schultz........................................................55.8810. Samantha Williams ..............................................56.13

Women’s 400 Meters – Final7. Joanna Schultz........................................................57.26Women’s 500 Meters – Preliminaries

1. Cora Dayon ..........................................................1:12.572. Natalie Johnson ..................................................1:12.6813. Lindsey Hough ..................................................1:15.4118. Nicole Yergler ....................................................1:17.07

Women’s 500 Meters – Final2. Cora Dayon ..........................................................1:12.133. Natalie Johnson ..................................................1:12.27 Women’s 800 Meters – Preliminaries

3. Kelly Langhans ....................................................2:13.4811. Katie Jannazo ....................................................2:20.65

Women’s 800 Meters – Finals

4. Kelly Langhans ....................................................2:11.37 Women’s 1,000 Meters –

Preliminaries9. Jacqueline Carter................................................2:57.37

Women’s 1,000 Meters – Final8. Jacqueline Carter................................................2:56.26

Women’s 3,000 Meters6. Marissa Treece ....................................................9:33.9518. Becca Bauman ................................................10:08.54- Lindsey Ferguson ......................................................DNF

Women’s 5,000 Meters14. Heidi Rocha......................................................17:34.64- Becca Bauman............................................................DNF

Women’s 60-Meter Hurdles –Preliminaries

13. Kali Watkins ............................................................8.78Women’s 4x400-Meter Relay

4. Notre Dame..........................................................3:15.88Women’s 4x800-Meter Relay

3. Notre Dame..........................................................7:28.34Women’s Distance Medley Relay

5. Notre Dame........................................................11:44.68Women’s High Jump

10. Alyissa Hasan ......................................................1.65mWomen’s Pole Vault

T9. Mary Saxer ........................................................J3.60mWomen’s Long Jump

2. Alyissa Hasan ........................................................6.04m10. Mary Saxer ..........................................................5.73m18. Jaime Minor ........................................................5.28m

Women’s Triple Jump15. Jamie Minor ......................................................10.99m

Women’s Shot Put7. Jaclyn Espinoza ..................................................13.97m10. Anna Weber ......................................................13.36m


Women’s Pentathlon2. Alyissa Hasan ............................................3,955 points

Men’s 60 Meters – Preliminaries8. Tyrell Atkins..............................................................6.9611. Miklos Szebeny ......................................................6.99

Men’s 60 Meters – Final7. Tyrell Atkins..............................................................6.99

Men’s 200 Meters – Preliminaries4. Miklos Szebeny ......................................................21.8918. Chandler Brooks ..................................................22.72

Men’s 200 Meters – Final5. Miklos Szebeny ......................................................21.98

Men’s 400 Meters – Preliminaries3. Balazs Molnar ........................................................48.42

Men’s 400 Meters – Final3. Balazs Molnar ........................................................48.00

Men’s 500 Meters – Preliminaries6. Billy Buzaid ..........................................................1:03.568. Austin Wechter....................................................1:03.8610. Bob Kueny..........................................................1:06.15

Men’s 500 Meters – Final6. Billy Buzaid ..........................................................1:03.598. Austin Wechter....................................................1:04.62

Men’s 800 Meters – Preliminaries6. John Cavanaugh..................................................1:53.6011. Jack Howard ......................................................1:54.3614. Cameron Eckert ................................................1:54.72

Men’s 800 Meters – Final6. John Cavanaugh..................................................1:54.44

Men’s Mile – Final1. Kurt Benninger....................................................4:00.123. Jake Watson ........................................................4:02.72

Men’s 1,000 Meters – Preliminaries5. Adam Currie ........................................................2:24.9610. Blake Choplin ....................................................2:27.2112. Jim Notwell ........................................................2:27.9515. Kevin Labus ......................................................2:31.26

Men’s 1,000 Meters – Final

5. Adam Currie ........................................................2:25.68Men’s 3,000 Meters

5. Patrick Smyth ......................................................8:08.386. Jake Walker ..........................................................8:14.747. Kurt Benninger....................................................8:15.0116. Dan Jackson ......................................................8:27.50

Men’s 5,000 Meters1. Patrick Smyth ....................................................13:57.445. Jake Walker ........................................................14:14.2910. Dan Jackson ....................................................14:30.52

Men’s 60-Meter Hurdles –Preliminaries

12. Jose Genoa ..............................................................8.2813. Matthew Moore ......................................................8.38

Men’s 4x400-Meter Relay5. Notre Dame..........................................................3:15.88

Men’s 4x800-Meter Relay3. Notre Dame..........................................................7:28.34

Men’s Distance Medley Relay5. Notre Dame..........................................................9:54.26

Men’s High Jump5. Blair Majcina........................................................J2.07m

Men’s Pole Vault1. Matt Schipper........................................................4.95m3. Brian Mahon ........................................................J4.80m12. Jim Merchun........................................................4.35m13. Tray Morgan ......................................................J4.35m



Men’s Shot Put2. Denes Veres ........................................................17.12m4. Mike Schubert ....................................................16.83m7. Brandon Drenon ................................................15.73m12. John Belcher ....................................................13.78m

Men’s Weight Throw4. Greg Davis............................................................17.77m6. Jeff Mensch..........................................................17.59m11. Mike Schubert ..................................................16.20m16. Denes Veres ......................................................14.25m

Men’s Heptathlon9. Justin Schneider ........................................5,166 points

ALEX WILSON INVITATIONALMARCH 7-8, 2008

NOTRE DAME, IND.Women’s 800 Meters

17. Jacqueline Carter..............................................2:12.7418. Abby Higgins......................................................2:14.95

Women’s 5,000 Meters7. Marissa Treece ..................................................16:59.61

Women’s Shot Put5. Anna Weber ........................................................13.93m


Women’s Pentathlon1. Alyissa Hasan ............................................4,015 points

Men’s 800 Meters11. Jamal Afridi ........................................................1:51.9913. Cameron Eckert ................................................1:52.3321. Jack Howard ......................................................1:53.8023. Kevin Labus ......................................................1:54.64

Men’s Mile1. Jake Watson ........................................................4:00.399. Daniel Clark..........................................................4:06.2010. Patrick Smyth ....................................................4:06.7119. Kevin McFadden ..............................................4:13.0023. Ryan Gamboa ....................................................4:18.3825. Spencer Carter ..................................................4:38.48

Men’s 3,000 Meters4. Jake Walker ..........................................................8:12.87

Men’s 5,000 Meters13. Dan Jackson ....................................................14:30.4016. Paul Springer ..................................................15:03.2817. Mike Popejoy ..................................................15:04.59

Adam Currie competed in the NCAA IndoorChampionship as part of Notre Dame’s distance medleyrelay team and the NCAA Outdoor Championship in the800 meters. Currie earned all-BIG EAST outdoor honorsas a member of the second-place 4x800-meter relayteam.



Women’s Hammer Throw - Top Sections4. Anna Weber ........................................................55.90m

Women’s Shot Put - Top Sections5. Anna Weber ........................................................14.06m

Men’s 800 Meters – Top Sections11. Adam Currie ......................................................1:50.67

Men’s 800 Meters – “B”Sections4. Blake Choplin ......................................................1:51.3619. Cameron Eckert ................................................1:53.5026. Jamal Afridi ........................................................1:54.0732. Jim Notwell ........................................................1:54.9038. Jack Howard ......................................................1:56.90

Men’s 1,500 Meters – Top Sections3. Jake Watson ........................................................3:43.39

Men’s 1,500 Meters – “B”Sections8. Dan Clark..............................................................3:48.2536. Adam Currie ......................................................3:57.58

Men’s 5,000 Meters – Section One8. Patrick Smyth ....................................................13:46.73

Men’s 5,000 Meters – Section Four7. Dan Jackson ......................................................14:22.79

Men’s 5,000 Meters – Section Five14. Ryan Jacobs ....................................................14:56.54

Men’s 3,000-Meter Steeplechase –Section Three

15. Paul Springer ....................................................9:29.70

MIKE POEHLEIN INVITATIONALAPRIL 5, 2008

WEST LAFAYETTE, IND.Women’s 100 Meters

1. Brienne Davis..........................................................12.05Women’s 200 Meters

9. Kali Watkins ............................................................27.22Women’s 400 Meters

1. Cora Dayon ............................................................55.292. Natalie Johnson......................................................56.393. Crysta Swayzer ......................................................56.835. Samantha Williams ................................................58.356. Kelly Langhans ......................................................58.41

18. Dan Curran ......................................................15:13.99Men’s 60-Meter Hurdles -

Preliminaries7. Justin Schneider ......................................................8.79

Men’s Distance Medley Relay1. Notre Dame..........................................................9:35.33Blake Choplin, Austin Wechter,Adam Currie, Kurt Benninger

Men’s High Jump7. Justin Schneider ..................................................1.94m

Men’s Pole Vault-- Matt Schipper..............................................................NH

Men’s Long Jump9. Justin Schneider ..................................................6.65m


Men’s Shot Put6. Denes Veres ........................................................16.24m7. John Belcher........................................................15.41m8. Greg Davis............................................................13.13m

Men’s Weight Throw4. Greg Davis............................................................16.74m5. Denes Veres ........................................................14.65m6. John Belcher........................................................13.60m

NCAA INDOORCHAMPIONSHIPS

MARCH 14-15, 2008FAYETTEVILLE,ARK.

Women’s Pentathlon9. Alyissa Hasan ..................................................4,069 pts

Men’s Mile – Final6. Jake Watson ........................................................4:05.51

Men’s 3,000 Meters – Final5. Kurt Benninger....................................................8:03.6113. Patrick Smyth ....................................................8:10.33

Men’s Distance Medley Relay10. Notre Dame........................................................9:45.41Blake Choplin, Austin Wechter,Adam Currie, Dan Clark

ARIZONA STATE INVITATIONALMARCH 28-29, 2008

TEMPE,ARIZ.Women’s 100 Meters


3. Brienne Davis..........................................................24.4614. Alyissa Hasan ......................................................25.8318. Kali Watkins ..........................................................26.67

Women’s 400 Meters2. Joanna Schultz........................................................54.146. Cora Dayon ............................................................56.208. Crysta Swayzer ......................................................56.94

Women’s 800 Meters2. Kelly Langhans ....................................................2:10.653. Natalie Johnson ..................................................2:10.66

Women’s 100-Meter Hurdles3. Alyissa Hasan..........................................................13.9113. Kali Watkins ..........................................................15.49

Women’s 4x400-Meter Relay1. Notre Dame..........................................................3:41.55Cora Dayon, Natalie Johnson, Joanna Schultz, Crysta Swayzer


Women’s Discus Throw4. Jaclyn Espinoza ..................................................49.37m

Women’s Hammer Throw5. Anna Weber ........................................................55.98m

Women’s Javelin Throw10. Elise Knutzen ....................................................39.72m

Men’s 100 Meters12. Tyrell Atkins..........................................................11.14

Men’s 400 Meters7. Miklos Szebeny ......................................................49.2210. Billy Buzaid ..........................................................49.56

Men’s 400-Meter Hurdles9. Austin Wechter ......................................................53.72

Men’s 4x400-Meter Relay4. Notre Dame..........................................................3:13.57Miklos Szebeny, Austin Wechter, Billy Buzaid, Balazs Molnar

Men’s High JumpT4. Blair Majcina ....................................................J2.05m

Men’s Pole Vault6. Matt Schipper........................................................5.05m-- Brian Mahon................................................................NH



Men’s Shot Put6. Mike Schubert ....................................................16.63m9. Denes Veres ........................................................15.88m10. John Belcher ....................................................15.03m

Men’s Discus Throw11. Brandon Drenon ..............................................50.74m

Men’s Hammer Throw -Preliminaries

13. Greg Davis..........................................................54.70m24. Jeff Mensch........................................................48.46m25. Denes Veres ......................................................46.83m26. John Belcher ....................................................45.48m

STANFORD INVITATIONALAPRIL 4-5, 2008

PALO ALTO, CALIF.Women’s 800 Meters – “B”Sections

24. Jacqueline Carter..............................................2:16.47Women’s Discus Throw - Top Sections7. Jaclyn Espinoza ..................................................49.78m

Mike Schubertearned all-BIGEAST outdoorhonors with asecond-placeshot put finishand competed atthe NCAAMideastRegionals.


Women’s 800 Meters2. Elizabeth Myers ..................................................2:16.893. Nicole Yergler ......................................................2:17.245. Lindsey Ferguson................................................2:19.309. Morgan Schulz ....................................................2:22.6510. Molly Sullivan ....................................................2:23.3013. Julie Opet ..........................................................2:25.4416. Elizabeth McMahon..........................................2:26.1618. Becca Bauman ..................................................2:27.2221. Dornn Harris......................................................2:28.71

Women’s 1,500 Meters5. Lindsey Ferguson................................................4:42.037. Julie Opet ............................................................4:44.819. Becca Bauman ....................................................4:48.5211. Molly Sullivan ....................................................4:53.2412. Morgan Schulz ..................................................4:55.14

Women’s 5,000 Meters2. Ann Mazur..........................................................18:06.743. Erica Watson......................................................18:07.644. Emily Wauford ..................................................18:08.226. Beth Tacl ............................................................18:08.67

Women’s 100-Meter Hurdles5. Kali Watkins ............................................................14.507. Alyissa Hasan..........................................................15.03

Women’s 400-Meter Hurdles2. Joanna Schultz ....................................................1:01.64

Women’s 4x100-Meter Relay1. Notre Dame ............................................................45.26Kali Watkins, Joanna Schultz,Brienne Davis, Crysta Swayzer

Women’s 4x400-Meter Relay1. Notre Dame..........................................................3:45.43Crysta Swayzer, Cora Dayon,Natalie Johnson, Joanna Schultz

Women’s Pole Vault2. Mary Saxer ............................................................3.85m6. Jessica Sullivan ....................................................3.40m14. Rikki London ......................................................3.10m

Women’s Long Jump4. Alyissa Hasan ........................................................5.87m5. Mary Saxer ............................................................5.69m8. Jaime Minor ..........................................................5.46m9. Jasmine Williams ..................................................5.41m


Women’s Shot Put12. Rudy Atang ........................................................11.43m

Women’s Javelin Throw2. Elise Knutzen ......................................................42.42m

Men’s 100 Meters6. Chandler Brooks ....................................................11.3312. Alex Gannon..........................................................11.81

Men’s 200 Meters3. Miklos Szebeny ......................................................22.317. Chandler Brooks ....................................................22.9713. Nathan Payne........................................................24.0014. Alex Gannon..........................................................24.03

Men’s 400 Meters1. Balazs Molnar ........................................................48.363. Billy Buzaid ............................................................49.446. Bob Kueny ..............................................................49.8415. Nathan Payne ......................................................52.23

Men’s 800 Meters3. Kevin Labus ........................................................1:56.188. Brier Steenberge ................................................1:58.54

Men’s 1,500 Meters1. Kevin McFadden ................................................3:57.434. Spencer Carter ....................................................4:00.595. Ryan Gamboa ......................................................4:01.387. Brett Adams ........................................................4:04.58

Men’s 5,000 Meters2. Kevin Veselik......................................................15:15.573. Mat Abernethy ..................................................15:15.62

Men’s 10,000 Meters1. Dan Curran ........................................................31:36.172. Mike Popejoy ....................................................32:08.07


Men’s 3,000-Meter Steeplechase3. James Millar ......................................................10:11.59

Men’s 4x400-Meter Relay1. Notre Dame..........................................................3:14.73Bob Kueny, Austin Wechter,Billy Buzaid, Balazs Molnar

Men’s High JumpT3. Blair Majcina ......................................................2.02m

Men’s Pole VaultT1. Matt Schipper ....................................................5.05m7. Jim Merchun..........................................................4.60m-- Tray Morgan ................................................................NH-- Brian Mahon................................................................NH



Men’s Shot Put1. Mike Schubert ....................................................17.14m2. Denes Veres ........................................................16.84m3. John Belcher........................................................15.66m13. Greg Davis..........................................................12.05m

Men’s Discus Throw2. Brandon Drenon ................................................51.18m7. John Belcher........................................................44.12m10. Mike Schubert ..................................................42.31m15. Ryan Bell ............................................................39.16m

Men’s Hammer Throw12. Greg Davis..........................................................48.15m14. John Belcher ....................................................45.68m-- Denes Veres ............................................................FOUL-- Jeff Mensch..............................................................FOUL

Men’s Javelin Throw6. Tray Morgan ........................................................50.71m

OLE MISS INVITATIONALAPRIL 12, 2008OXFORD, MISS.

Women’s 100 Meters3. Brienne Davis..........................................................11.89

Women’s 200 Meters4. Joanna Schultz........................................................24.205. Brienne Davis..........................................................24.4311. Cora Dayon ..........................................................24.9619. Crysta Swayzer ....................................................25.2828. Alyissa Hasan ......................................................25.86

Women’s 400 Meters7. Cora Dayon ............................................................56.1012. Joanna Schultz......................................................56.9314. Crysta Swayzer ....................................................57.46

Women’s 800 Meters1. Natalie Johnson ..................................................2:13.852. Kelly Langhans ....................................................2:14.01


Women’s Shot Put-- Alyissa Hasan ............................................................DNS

Women’s Javelin Throw3. Elise Knutzen ......................................................40.76m16. Aylissa Hasan ....................................................27.18m

Men’s 100 Meters7. Miklos Szebeny ......................................................10.82

Men’s 400 Meters17. Balazs Molnar ......................................................49.3720. Billy Buzaid ..........................................................49.6932. Bob Kueny ............................................................50.91

Men’s 1,500 Meters5. Kevin McFadden ................................................3:57.3110. Spencer Carter ..................................................4:02.08


Men’s 4x100-Meter Relay7. Notre Dame ............................................................42.09

Men’s 4x400-Meter Relay-- Notre Dame................................................................DNS

Men’s High Jump1. Blair Majcina..........................................................2.05m


Men’s Shot Put4. Denes Veres ........................................................15.88m7. John Belcher........................................................15.19m14. Greg Davis..........................................................12.66m

Men’s Discus Throw2. Brandon Drenon ................................................52.37m7. John Belcher........................................................47.14m

Men’s Hammer Throw6. Greg Davis............................................................50.68m10. Denes Veres ......................................................47.83m13. John Belcher ....................................................45.19m

SPARTAN INVITATIONALAPRIL 12, 2008

EAST LANSING, MICH.Women’s 100 Meters

7. Jaime Minor ............................................................13.2911. Jasmine Williams..................................................13.62

Women’s 200 Meters7. Jaime Minor ............................................................27.0914. Jasmine Williams..................................................27.48

Women’s 400 Meters2. Samantha Williams ................................................59.2411. Dornn Harris......................................................1:02.25

Women’s 800 Meters3. Abby Higgins........................................................2:16.104. Elizabeth Myers ..................................................2:19.075. Nicole Yergler ......................................................2:19.247. Lindsey Hough ....................................................2:21.209. Katie Jannazo ......................................................2:24.1314. Molly Sullivan ....................................................2:28.56

Women’s 1,500 Meters2. Julie Opet ............................................................4:40.226. Morgan Schulz ....................................................4:47.4114. Elizabeth McMahon..........................................4:56.5216. Molly Sullivan ....................................................5:02.72

Women’s 5,000 Meters1. Heidi Rocha........................................................17:32.692. Amy Kohlmeier ................................................17:45.735. Ann Mazur..........................................................17:53.666. Beth Tacl ............................................................18:00.688. Emily Wauford ..................................................18:06.6512. Erica Watson....................................................18:38.09

Women’s 100-Meter Hurdles3. Kali Watkins ............................................................14.96

Women’s 3,000-Meter Steeplechase1. Lindsey Ferguson..............................................10:58.002. Becca Bauman ..................................................11:18.00

Women’s Pole VaultT2. Jessica Sullivan ..................................................3.55m-- Rikki London ..............................................................NH

Women’s Long Jump4. Jasmine Williams ..................................................5.10m


Women’s Shot Put1. Anna Weber ........................................................13.71m7. Rudy Atang ..........................................................11.21m

Women’s Hammer Throw2. Anna Weber ........................................................53.36m5. Rudy Atang ..........................................................46.52m



Men’s 100 Meters7. Alex Gannon............................................................11.93

Men’s 200 Meters11. Justin Schneider ..................................................23.0916. Alex Gannon..........................................................23.67

Men’s 800 Meters4. Ryan Gamboa ......................................................1:56.3918. Brier Steenberge ..............................................2:00.60

Men’s 110-Meter Hurdles5. Justin Schneider ....................................................15.92

Men’s Pole Vault1. Matt Schipper........................................................4.90mT4. Jim Merchun ......................................................4.60mT7. Brian Mahon ......................................................4.45m

Men’s Long Jump4. Justin Schneider ..................................................6.22m

Men’s Discus Throw17. Ryan Bell ............................................................39.60m

Men’s Hammer Throw-- Jeff Mensch..................................................................ND

Men’s Javelin Throw6. Tray Morgan ........................................................47.12m

CALIFORNIA INVITATIONALAPRIL 16-17, 2008

AZUSA, CALIF.Heptathlon

1. Alyissa Hasan..........................................................5,509

MT. SAC RELAYSAPRIL 18-20, 2008WALNUT, CALIF.

Women’s 100 Meters - University6. Brienne Davis..........................................................11.87

Women’s 200 Meters - University14. Joanna Schultz......................................................24.5315. Brienne Davis........................................................24.54

Women’s 400 Meters - University1. Joanna Schultz........................................................54.659. Crysta Swayzer ......................................................56.38

Women’s 400 Meters - Open4. Cora Dayon ............................................................56.22

Women’s 800 Meters - University4. Natalie Johnson ..................................................2:08.096. Kelly Langhans ....................................................2:08.65

Women’s Pole Vault - Open1. Mary Saxer ............................................................3.85m

Women’s Steeplechase4. Ferguson ............................................................10:45.73

Men’s 400 Meters - University15. Bob Kueny ............................................................49.12

Men’s 400 Meters - Open7. Billy Buzaid ............................................................49.65

Men’s 800 Meters - University4. Adam Currie ........................................................1:51.38

Men’s 1,500 Meters - University1. Kurt Benninger ....................................................3:42.49

Men’s 400-Meter Hurdles - University14. Austin Wechter ....................................................54.4022. Balazs Molnar ......................................................56.58

Men’s 5,000 Meters - Invitational17. Patrick Smyth ..................................................13:45.72

Men’s Pole Vault -University5. Matt Schipper........................................................5.05m

Men’s High Jump -University6. Blair Majcina..........................................................2.10m

Men’s Triple Jump -University

9. Eric Quick ............................................................14.18m

EASTERN MICHIGANINVITATIONALAPRIL 19, 2008

YPSILANTI,MICH.Women’s 200 Meters - Section Five

7. Jaime Minor ............................................................28.34Women’s 200 Meters - Section Six

2. Jasmine Williams....................................................27.45Women’s 400 Meters - Section One

7. Samantha Williams ................................................58.64Women’s 800 Meters - Section One

10. Jacqueline Carter..............................................2:16.80Women’s 800 Meters - Section Two

1. Elizabeth Myers ..................................................2:16.172. Abby Higgins........................................................2:16.906. Molly Sullivan ......................................................2:18.328. Lindsey Hough ....................................................2:19.9412. Katie Jannazo ....................................................2:26.77Women’s 800 Meters - Section Three

13. Dornn Harris ......................................................2:26.04Women’s 200 Meters - Section Five

7. Jaime Minor ............................................................28.34Women’s 1,500 Meters - Section One

12. Julie Opet ..........................................................4:38.50Women’s 1,500 Meters - Section Two

15. Elizabeth McMahon..........................................4:52.7017. Morgan Schulz ..................................................4:58.82

Women’s 5,000 Meters3. Heidi Rocha........................................................17:36.184. Amy Kohlmeier..................................................17:42.736. Ann Mazur..........................................................17:48.2913. Sunni Olding ....................................................18:28.69

Women’s 100-Meter Hurdles7. Kali Watkins ............................................................14.62Women’s 400-Meter Hurdles - Section

One7. Nicole Yergler ......................................................1:05.63

Women’s 3,000-Meter Steeplechase2. Becca Bauman ..................................................11:21.88

Women’s Pole Vault14. Jessica Sullivan ..................................................3.25m

Women’s Long Jump9. Jasmine Williams ..................................................4.98m10. Jamie Minor ........................................................4.94m


Women’s Shot Put - Flight One1. Anna Weber ........................................................13.95m2. Jaclyn Espinoza ..................................................13.68m

Women’s Shot Put - Flight Two5. Rudy Atang ..........................................................11.37m

Women’s Discus Throw - Flight One1. Jaclyn Espinoza ..................................................48.20m

Women’s Discus Throw - Flight Two1. Anna Weber ........................................................43.34mWomen’s Hammer Throw - Flight One1. Anna Weber ........................................................57.31m

Women’s Hammer Throw - FlightThree

8. Rudy Atang ..........................................................32.60mWomen’s Javelin Throw - Flight One

1. Elise Knutzan ......................................................42.51mMen’s 100 Meters

7. Tyrell Atkins............................................................11.15Men’s 200 Meters - Section Three

1. Chandler Brooks ....................................................22.80Men’s 200 Meters - Section Four

4. Justin Schneider ....................................................23.29Men’s 200 Meters - Section Six

4. Alex Gannon............................................................23.676. Nathan Payne..........................................................23.82

Men’s 400 Meters - Section Two5. Justin Schneider ....................................................50.27

Men’s 400 Meters - Section Three6. Nathan Payne ........................................................52.69

Men’s 800 Meters - Section One3. Blake Choplin ......................................................1:52.354. Jamal Afridi ..........................................................1:52.996. Cameron Eckert ..................................................1:53.12

Men’s 800 Meters - Section Two5. Jim Notwell ..........................................................1:55.117. Ryan Gamboa ......................................................1:55.45

Men’s 800 Meters - Section Three3. Jack Howard ........................................................1:54.108. Kevin Labus ........................................................1:56.50

Men’s 800 Meters - Section Five1. Brier Steenberge ................................................1:56.15

Men’s 1,500 Meters - Section One3. Dan Clark..............................................................3:47.70

Men’s 1,500 Meters - Section Two2. Brett Adams ........................................................3:56.84

Men’s 1,500 Meters - Section Three2. Spencer Carter ....................................................3:59.63

Men’s 5,000 Meters3. Mike Popejoy ....................................................14:56.745. Ryan Jacobs ......................................................15:01.808. Matt Abernethy ................................................15:16.859. Kevin Veselik......................................................15:17.92

Men’s 110-Meter Hurdles -

Jake Watson earned All-American and all-BIG EASTindoor honors in the mile. He also garnered all-BIG EASToutdoor honors in the 1,500 meters and as a member ofthe second-place 4x800-meter relay team.


Preliminaries6. Justin Schneider ....................................................16.73

Men’s 3,000-Meter Steeplechase -Section One

8. Paul Springer ......................................................9:54.949. James Millar ......................................................10:05.82

Men’s High Jump11. Justin Schneider ................................................1.85m

Men’s Pole VaultT5. Jim Merchun ......................................................4.75mT10. Brian Mahan......................................................4.60m

Men’s Shot Put - Section Two5. Mike Schubert ....................................................16.37m6. Denes Veres ........................................................15.53m8. John Belcher........................................................15.30m

Men’s DIscus Throw - Section Two3. Brandon Drenon ................................................51.51m12. Ryan Bell ............................................................42.34m15. Mike Schubert ..................................................40.29m16. John Belcher......................................................39.26m

Men’s Javelin Throw - Section Two4. Tray Morgan ........................................................49.35m

VS ATHLETICS BEACHINVITATIONALAPRIL 19, 2008

NORWALK, CALIF.Women’s 100 Meters


3. Cora Dayon ............................................................56.437. Crysta Swayzer ......................................................56.93

Women’s 1,500 Meters10. Lindsey Ferguson..............................................4:38.71

Women’s 100-Meter Hurdles3. Alyissa Hasan..........................................................13.82

Women’s 400-Meter Hurdles2. Joanna Schultz ....................................................1:01.24

Women’s Long Jump4. Mary Saxer ............................................................5.61m

Women’s Pole Vault1. Mary Saxer ............................................................4.00m

Men’s 400 Meters13. Billy Buzaid ..........................................................49.1157. Bob Kueny ............................................................54.03

Men’s 800 Meters2. Adam Currie ........................................................1:51.67

Men’s 400-Meter Hurdles5. Balazs Molnar ........................................................53.698. Austin Wechter ......................................................54.11

Men’s Pole Vault-- Matt Schipper..............................................................NH

Men’s High JumpT4. Blair Majcina ......................................................2.00m

Men’s Long Jump6. Eric Quick ..............................................................7.01m23. Blair Majcina........................................................6.28m

DRAKE RELAYSAPRIL 25-26, 2008

DES MOINES, IOWAWomen’s Discus Throw

14. Jaclyn Espinoza ................................................44.58mWomen’s Hammer Throw

9. Anna Weber ........................................................58.16mMen’s 1,500 Meters

13. Brett Adams ......................................................4:00.30Men’s 400-Meter Hurdles

19. Austin Wechter ....................................................52.91Men’s 4x1,600-Meter Relay

1. Notre Dame........................................................16:51.82Patrick Smyth, Dan Clark,Jake Watson, Kurt Benninger

Men’s Shot Put14. Mike Schubert ..................................................16.29m17. Denes Veres ......................................................16.05m


HILLSDALE RELAYSAPRIL 24-26, 2008HILLSDALE, MICH.Women’s 800 Meters

15. Jacqueline Carter..............................................2:16.2520. Molly Sullivan ....................................................2:17.93

Women’s 800 Meters4. Crysta Swayzer....................................................2:12.46

Women’s 1,500 Meters - Invitational1. Julie Opet ............................................................4:31.778. Marissa Treece ....................................................4:38.88

Women’s 1,500 Meters - Open8. Morgan Schulz ....................................................4:44.2827. Elizabeth McMahan ..........................................4:53.43

Women’s 5,000 Meters - Invitational23. Amy Kohlmeier ..............................................17:51.48

Women’s 5,000 Meters - Open18. Erica Watson....................................................18:51.9822. Emily Wauford ................................................19:02.18

Women’s 800 Meters4. Crysta Swayzer....................................................2:12.46

Women’s 10,000 Meters16. Ann Mazur........................................................39:22.10

Women’s Long Jump18. Jasmine Williams ................................................5.15m

Women’s Pole Vault1. Mary Saxer ............................................................4.00m11. Jessica Sullivan ..................................................3.55m16. Rikki London ......................................................3.25m


Women’s Shot Put23. Rudy Atang ........................................................11.72m


Men’s 400 Meters6. Billy Buzaid ............................................................49.017. Bob Kueny ..............................................................49.14

Men’s 800 Meters4. Cameron Eckert ..................................................1:52.3313. Jack Howard ......................................................1:53.9414. Jim Notwell ........................................................1:53.9916. Ryan Gamboa ....................................................1:54.3420. Kevin Labus ......................................................1:54.6431. Spencer Carter ..................................................1:56.3936. Brier Steenberge ..............................................1:57.23

Men’s 1,500 Meters21. Kevin McFadden ..............................................4:00.91

Men’s 5,000 Meters15. Dan Jackson ....................................................14:40.6018. Ryan Jacobs ....................................................15:25.00

Men’s 3,000-Meter Steeplechase19. James Millar ....................................................10:09.82

Men’s Hammer Throw8. Greg Davis............................................................54.54m17. Jeff Mensch........................................................51.16m


Men’s Shot Put5. John Belcher........................................................15.28m

Men’s Discus Throw16. Ryan Bell ............................................................41.74m

Men’s Javelin Throw14. Tray Morgan ......................................................46.46m

BIG EAST OUTDOORCHAMPIONSHIPS

MAY 2-3, 2008VILLANOVA,PA.

Women’s 100 Meters8. Brienne Davis..........................................................11.92

Women’s 200 Meters7. Joanna Schultz........................................................24.56

Women’s 400 Meters3. Joanna Schultz........................................................53.88

Women’s 800 Meters4. Kelly Langhans ....................................................2:09.347. Natalie Johnson ..................................................2:11.75

Women’s 5,000 Meters6. Marissa Treece ..................................................17:17.45

Women’s 10,000 Meters10. Heidi Rocha......................................................36.21.90

Women’s 3,000-Meter Steeplechase3. Lindsey Ferguson..............................................10:29.6310. Becca Bauman ................................................11:12.10


Women’s 4x100-Meter Relay6. Notre Dame ............................................................47.49Kali Watkins, Joanna Schultz,Brienne Davis, Alyissa Hasan

Women’s 4x400-Meter Relay2. Notre Dame ..........................................................3:37.85Cora Dayon, Joanna Schultz,Natalie Johnson, Brienne Davis

Women’s 4x800-Meter Relay3. Notre Dame..........................................................8:58.47Abby Higgins, Kelly Langhans,Elizabeth Myers, Molly Sullivan

Women’s Long Jump9. Mary Saxer ............................................................5.64m

Women’s Pole Vault1. Mary Saxer ............................................................4.00m-- Jessica Sullivan ..........................................................NH



Women’s Javelin Throw11. Elise Knutzen ....................................................39.93m

Women’s Discus Throw2. Jaclyn Espinoza ..................................................51.25m6. Anna Weber ........................................................45.03m

Women’s Heptathlon2. Alyissa Hasan ............................................5,365 points

Men’s 800 Meters4. Adam Currie ........................................................1:49.51

Men’s 1,500 Meters2. Jake Watson ........................................................3:54.486. Kurt Benninger ....................................................3:55.688. Daniel Clark..........................................................3:55.96

Men’s 5,000 Meters6. Patrick Smyth ....................................................14:32.7511. Dan Jackson ....................................................15:01.49

Men’s 10,000 Meters1. Patrick Smyth ....................................................29:14.767. Dan Jackson ......................................................30:18.06

Men’s 400-Meter Hurdles4. Balazs Molnar ........................................................52.62

Men’s 4x100-Meter Relay3. Notre Dame ............................................................41:63Chandler Brooks, Miklos Szebeny,Tyrell Atkins, Eric Quick

Men’s 4x400-Meter Relay4. Notre Dame ..........................................................3:13.03Billy Buzaid, Austin Wechter,Bob Kueny, Balazs Molnar

Men’s 4x800-Meter Relay2. Notre Dame..........................................................7:28.06Blake Choplin, Jake Watson,Cameron Eckert, Adam Currie





Men’s 400-Meter Hurdles15. Balazs Molnar ......................................................52.71

Men’s Pole Vault3. Matt Schipper........................................................4.90m

Men’s High Jump16. Blair Majcina........................................................2.00m

Men’s Shot Put9. Denes Veres ........................................................15.67m

Men’s Discus Throw2. Brandon Drenon ................................................53.70m

Men’s Hammer Throw8. Greg Davis............................................................53.26m

Men’s Javelin Throw8. Justin Schneider ................................................54.75m

NCAA MIDEAST REGIONALMAY 29-30, 2007

FAYETTEVILLE,ARK.Women’s 400 Meters

14. Joanna Schultz......................................................54.18Women’s 800 Meters

16. Natalie Johnson ................................................2:10.1017. Kelly Langhans ..................................................2:10.13

Women’s 3,000-Meter Steeplechase10. Lindsey Ferguson............................................11:00.61

Women’s 100-Meter Hurdles23. Alyissa Hasan........................................................13.74

Women’s Pole Vault7. Mary Saxer ............................................................4.06m

Women’s Discus Throw3. Jaclyn Espinoza ..................................................52.42m


Men’s 800 Meters - Preliminaries7. Adam Currie ........................................................1:48.92

Men’s 800 Meters - Finals5. Adam Currie ........................................................1:48.56

Men’s 1,500 Meters - Preliminaries4. Kurt Benninger ....................................................3:48.84

9. Jake Watson ........................................................3:46.7310. Daniel Clark........................................................3:46.85

Men’s 1,500 Meters - Finals5. Kurt Benninger ....................................................3:48.419. Daniel Clark..........................................................3:51.4311. Jake Watson ......................................................3:55.72

Men’s 5,000 Meters3. Patrick Smyth ....................................................14:07.97

Men’s Pole Vault9. Matt Schipper........................................................5.06m

Men’s Triple Jump23. Eric Quick ..........................................................14.63m

Men’s Shot Put13. Mike Schubert ..................................................16.91m26. Denes Veres ......................................................15.57m


NCAA OUTDOORCHAMPIONSHIPJUNE 11-14, 2008

SACRAMENTO, CALIF.Women’s Discus Throw

25. Jaclyn Espinoza ................................................46.57mWomen’s Heptathlon

15. Alyissa Hasan ................................................5,374 ptsMen’s 800 Meters - Preliminaries

15. Adam Currie ......................................................1:49.82Men’s 800 Meters - Semi-Finals

15. Adam Currie ......................................................1:49.40Men’s 1,500 Meters - Preliminaries

12. Kurt Benninger..................................................3:43.86Men’s 1,500 Meters - Finals

11. Kurt Benninger..................................................3:44.95Men’s 5,000 Meters - Preliminaries

12. Patrick Smyth ..................................................14:32.56Men’s 5,000 Meters - Finals

8. Patrick Smyth ....................................................13:47.82


Men’s Pole VaultT4. Matt Schipper ....................................................4.95m7. Jim Merchun..........................................................4.50mT8. Brian Mahon ......................................................4.50m

Men’s Shot Put2. Mike Schubert ....................................................17.15m3. Denes Veres ........................................................17.05m9. Brandon Drenon ................................................15.56m

Women’s Hammer Throw4. Jeff Mensch..........................................................53.12m5. Greg Davis............................................................52.94m14. John Belcher......................................................46.65m

Men’s Discus Throw1. Brandon Drenon ................................................53.35m-- John Belcher ..........................................................FOUL

Men’s Decathlon2. Justin Schneider ..............................................6,869 pts

MICHIGAN PADDOCKINVITATIONALMAY 9-11, 2008

ANN ARBOR,MICH.Men’s 800 Meters

5. Adam Currie ........................................................1:48.8710. Blake Choplin ....................................................1;50.8911. Jamal Afridi ........................................................1:52.1612. Cameron Eckert ..............................................1:52.22


GEORGIA TECH INVITATIONALMAY 16-17, 2008ATLANTA, GA.

Women’s 800 Meters15. Kelly Langhans ..................................................2:10.2020. Abby Higgins......................................................2:11.5821. Natalie Johnson ................................................2:11.7030. Lindsey Ferguson..............................................2:14.9435. Molly Sullivan ....................................................2:16.56

Women’s 1,500 Meters13. Lindsey Ferguson..............................................4:32.2023. Molly Sullivan ....................................................4:41.2725. Abby Higgins......................................................4:43.43

Women’s 5,000 Meters10. Marissa Treece ................................................17:13.48



Women’s Discus Throw5. Anna Weber ........................................................46.71m



Men’s 400 Meters41. Justin Schneider ..................................................50.54

Men’s 800 Meters11. Blake Choplin ....................................................1:50.8214. Daniel Clark........................................................1:51.8619. Cameron Eckert ................................................1:52.98

Men’s 1,500 Meters1. Kurt Benninger ....................................................3:42.923. Jake Watson ........................................................3:43.667. Daniel Clark..........................................................3:46.07

Men’s 110-Meter Hurdles25. Justin Schneider ..................................................15.72

Daniel Clark competed inthe NCAA IndoorChampionship as part ofNotre Dame’s distancemedley relay team andcompeted in the 1,500meters at the NCAAMideast Regional.

History & Records

Nine-time All-Americanand four-time AcademicAll-American Ryan Shaywon the NCAA 10,000-meter race in 2001,becoming Notre Dame’sfirst track and fieldchampion since theearly 1970s.


NCAA Cross Country History/All-Americans

Benny Almaguer............................................1950Kurt Benninger ............................................2005Frank Carver ................................................1962Bill Clark ............................................1963, 1964Mike Coffey..................................................1964Pat Conway ..................................................2000John Coyle ....................................................1990Dan Garrett ........................................1987, 1988Ron Gregory ................................................1958Oliver Hunter....................1940, 1941, 1942, 1943Jim Kelly ......................................................1945Anthony Maloney ......................1940, 1941, 1943Ron Markezich ............................................1988Mike McWilliams ..............1990, 1991, 1992, 1993Todd Mobley ......................................2001, 2003Tim Moore ..........................................2004, 2005

Ken Muening ................................................1944Jim Murphy ..................................................1948Mike O’Connor ............................................1989Jason Rexing ................................................1996Greg Rice ............................................1938, 1939Derek Seiling ......................................1995, 1996Ryan Shay ..........................................1999, 2001Patrick Smyth ............................2006, 2007Bill Squires ..........................................1954, 1955Steve Szumachowski......................................1938Lou Tracy......................................................1945Bill Tully ......................................................1945Kaleb Van Ort ..............................................2005Luke Watson ........................................2000, 2001

Bold indicates 2008 returnee.

Men’s Cross Country All-Americans

Patrick Smythearned hissecond All-

Americacertificate in

cross countrywith a 15th-

place finish atthe ’07 NCAAChampionship.

Men’s Cross Country at the NCAA ChampionshipYear TM Finish Points Top Finisher Place Time Site Distance1938 2 61 Greg Rice 1 20:12.9 East Lansing, Mich. 4 miles1939 8 217 Curt Hester 30 22:06 East Lansing, Mich. 4 miles1940 5 115 Oliver Hunter 2 20:41 East Lansing, Mich. 4 miles1941 6 137 Oliver Hunter 2 20:48 East Lansing, Mich. 4 miles1942 6 145 Oliver Hunter 1 20:18 East Lansing, Mich. 4 miles

1944 2 64 Bill Tully 9 22:59 East Lansing, Mich. 4 miles1945 2 65 Bill Tully 7 22:11 East Lansing, Mich. 4 miles1946 10 265 Cornelius Styers 34 21:58 East Lansing, Mich. 4 miles1947 9 223 Jim Kittell 20 21:55 East Lansing, Mich. 4 miles1948 5 164 Jim Murphy 14 20:44 East Lansing, Mich. 4 miles

1949 10 265 Jim Kittell 30 21:28 East Lansing, Mich. 4 miles1950 5 110 Benny Almaguer 7 21:02 East Lansing, Mich. 4 miles1951 11 231 Jack Alexander 38 21:20 East Lansing, Mich. 4 miles1952 12 275 Jack Alexander 57 21:16 East Lansing, Mich. 4 miles1953 Jack Alexander 47 21:09 East Lansing, Mich. 4 miles

1954 6 169 Bill Squires 14 20:29 East Lansing, Mich. 4 miles1955 3 (tie) 95 Bill Squires 12 20:32.5 East Lansing, Mich. 4 miles1956 4 201 John Michno 35 21:12 East Lansing, Mich. 4 miles1957 1 121 Ed Monnelly 19 20:18 East Lansing, Mich. 4 miles1958 4 114 Ron Gregory 13 20:47 East Lansing, Mich. 4 miles

1959 4 141 Ron Gregory 17 21:37 East Lansing, Mich. 4 miles1960 10 252 Bill Yaley 55 21:28 East Lansing, Mich. 4 miles1961 Frank Carver 42 21:12.5 East Lansing, Mich. 4 miles1962 11 251 Frank Carver 9 19:55 East Lansing, Mich. 4 miles1963 3 128 Bill Clark 13 20:11 East Lansing, Mich. 4 miles

1964 4 122 Bill Clark 2 20:14.2 East Lansing, Mich. 4 miles1965 9 230 Ed Dean 22 30:51 Lawrence, Kan. 6 miles1966 21 459 Dan Bergan 50 31:30 Lawrence, Kan. 6 miles1972 Daniel Dunne 35 29:37 Houston,Texas 6 miles1984 19 370 Mike Collins 59 30:55.4 University Park, Pa. 10,000 meters

1987 7 259 Dan Garrett 6 29:24.94 Charlottesville,Va. 10,000 meters1988 9 255 Dan Garrett 9 29:41 Des Moines, Iowa 10,000 meters1990 3 185 John Coyle 24 30:00 Knoxville,Tenn. 10,000 meters1991 Mike McWilliams 17 31:00 Tucson, Ariz. 10,000 meters1992 6 246 Mike McWilliams 24 31:34.1 Bloomington, Ind. 10,000 meters

1993 5 200 Mike McWilliams 18 30:12.8 Bethlehem, Pa. 10,000 meters1994 14 316 Nate Ruder 45 31:45.1 Fayetteville, Ark. 10,000 meters1995 8 (tie) 237 Derek Seiling 27 31:31 Ames, Iowa 10,000 meters1996 9 248 Jason Rexing 26 31:34 Tucson,Ariz. 10,000 meters1997 12 309 Jason Rexing 55 30:43 Greenville, S.C. 10,000 meters

1998 Ryan Shay 229 34:16.8 Lawrence, Kan. 10,000 meters1999 8 312 Ryan Shay 12 30:46.1 Bloomington, Ind. 10,000 meters2000 9 276 Luke Watson 7 31:04 Ames, Iowa 10,000 meters2001 6 248 Luke Watson 5 29:19 Greenville, S.C. 10,000 meters2002 22 527 Tim Moore 63 30:50 Terre Haute, Ind. 10,000 meters

2003 Todd Mobley 27 30:09.5 Waterloo, Iowa 10,000 meters2004 11 350 Kurt Benninger 42 31:53.4 Terre Haute, Ind. 10,000 meters2005 3 178 Kurt Benninger 8 29:50.2 Terre Haute, Ind. 10,000 meters2006 19 495 Patrick Smyth 36 31:41.7 Terre Haute, Ind. 10,000 meters2007 21 467 Patrick Smyth 15 30:05.4 Terre Haute, Ind. 10,000 meters


BIG EAST/NCAAChampionship Results

Women’s NCAAAll-Americans

JoAnna Deeter ....................................1996, 1998Molly Huddle ............................2002, 2003, 2005Lauren King................................2001, 2002, 2003Stephanie Madia ..................................2004, 2005Kerry Meagher..............................................2004Sunni Olding........................................2004, 2005Sarah Riley....................................................1993

Bold indicates 2008 returnee.

Individual FinishesAll-BIG EAST Finishes (Men)1995 Derek Seiling ....................................5th1996 Jason Rexing ....................................2nd

Derek Seiling ....................................8thMatt Althoff ....................................11th

1997 Jason Rexing......................................4thAntonio Arce ....................................5thRyan Maxwell..................................10thRyan Shay........................................11th

1998 Ryan Shay..........................................6thLuke Watson ......................................7th

1999 Ryan Shay ..........................................1stLuke Watson ......................................3rdRyan Maxwell ..................................9thMarc Striowski ................................11th

2000 Luke Watson ......................................7thMarc Striowski ..................................8th

2001 Luke Watson ....................................2ndTodd Mobley ....................................8thMarc Striowski ..................................9thRyan Shay........................................11th

2002 Tim Moore ......................................10th2003 Tim Moore ........................................6th

Todd Mobley ....................................7thKaleb Van Ort ..................................12th

2004 Tim Moore ........................................6thKurt Benninger ..................................7thKaleb Van Ort ....................................8thSean O’Donnell ................................9th

2005 Kurt Benninger ................................2ndTim Moore ........................................5thSean O’Donnell ................................7thKaleb Van Ort ....................................8thPatrick Smyth ....................................9th

2006 Kurt Benninger ................................2ndPatrick Smyth ....................................3rdJake Watson ......................................9th

2007 Patrick Smyth ....................................3rdJake Watson......................................12th

All-BIG EAST Finishes (Women)1996 JoAnna Deeter ..................................2nd

Nicole LaSelle ..................................10th1998 JoAnna Deeter ..................................3rd1999 Allison Klemmer ................................4th

Jennifer Handley ..............................12th2001 Jennifer Handley ................................7th

Megan Johnson ................................14th2002 Lauren King........................................1st

Molly Huddle....................................2ndJennifer Handley ..............................12th

2003 Molly Huddle ....................................3rdKerry Meagher ..................................6thLauren King ....................................14th

2004 Molly Huddle ....................................5thStephanie Madia ..............................10thSunni Olding....................................12th

2005 Molly Huddle....................................2ndStephanie Madia ................................3rdSunni Olding ....................................5thRamsey Kavan ..................................8th

2006 Sunni Olding ....................................6thAnn Mazur ......................................12thAmy Kohlmeier................................14th

2007 Lindsey Ferguson..............................14th

Team FinishesBIG EAST Men’s Cross Country1995 3rd ........................................83 points1996 4th ........................................81 points1997 1st..........................................50 points1998 3rd ........................................91 points1999 1st..........................................43 points2000 4th ......................................100 points2001 1st..........................................49 points2002 4th ......................................132 points2003 2nd ........................................66 points2004 1st..........................................47 points2005 1st..........................................31 points2006 3rd ........................................70 points2007 4th ........................................93 points

BIG EAST Women’s Cross Country1995 7th ......................................175 points1996 5th ......................................123 points1997 4th ......................................126 points1998 5th ......................................144 points1999 5th ........................................98 points2000 6th ......................................160 points2001 4th ......................................107 points2002 1st..........................................69 points2003 1st..........................................43 points2004 2nd ........................................67 points2005 1st..........................................34 points2006 3rd ........................................87 points2007 6th ......................................142 points

District IV/Great Lakes RegionalMen’s Cross Country1972 9th1973 N/A1974 10th1975 9th1976 11th1977 10th1978 8th1979 10th1980 12th1981 Did not compete1982 15th1983 8th1984 4th*1985 12th1986 15th1987 3rd*1988 2nd*1989 6th1990 1st*1991 4th1992 2nd*1993 1st*1994 3rd*1995 2nd*1996 1st*1997 4th*1998 8th1999 2nd*2000 3rd*2001 1st*2002 8th*2003 8th2004 2nd*2005 2nd*2006 2nd*2007 3rd*

District IV/Great Lakes RegionalWomen’s Cross Country1986 20th1987 14th1988 15th1989 17th1990 14th1991 11th1992 4th1993 2nd*1994 4th1995 6th1996 5th1997 6th1998 4th1999 4th*2000 8th2001 2nd*2002 1st*2003 1st*2004 2nd*2005 2nd*2006 5th2007 11th*Qualified for NCAA Championship

Women’s Cross Country at the NCAA ChampionshipYear TM Finish Points Top Finisher Place Time Site Distance1993 15 331 Sarah Riley 33 17:20.1 Bethlehem, Pa. 5,000 meters1994 Maureen Kelly 53 18:01.6 Fayetteville, Ark. 5,000 meters1996 JoAnna Deeter 3 17:24 Tucson,Ariz. 5,000 meters1998 JoAnna Deeter 14 17:19.73 Lawrence, Kan. 5,000 meters1999 29 626 Alison Klemmer 73 17:49.60 Bloomington, Ind. 5,000 meters2001 19 504 Lauren King 27 21:17 Greenville, S.C. 6,000 meters2002 3 170 Molly Huddle 6 19:55.7 Terre Haute, Ind. 6,000 meters2003 10 352 Lauren King 28 20:35.6 Waterloo, Iowa 6,000 meters2004 4 170 Stephanie Madia 23 20:57.1 Terre Haute, Ind. 6,000 meters2005 7 252 Stephanie Madia 3 19:48.4 Terre Haute, Ind. 6,000 meters2006 Sunni Olding 142 22:27.8 Terre Haute, Ind. 6,000 meters


HomeCross Country Meets

Women’s Champions

Year Team Individual Time1987 Virginia Patty Matava (Virginia) 17:59.41988 Ohio University Tiffany Fox (Wisconsin-Oshkosh) 18:15.31989 Ohio University Jill Purola (Western Ontario) 17:35.81990 Virginia Beni Gras (Virginia) 18:31.51991 South Dakota St. Pam Hansen (South Dakota St.) 17:52.6

1992 Michigan Karen Harvey (Michigan) 17:41.81993 Notre Dame Becki Wells (Alabama) 17:18.71994 Alabama Jessica Fry (Alabama) 17:28.6 1995 Wake Forest Cindy Moreshead (Wake Forest) 17:13.01996 Notre Dame JoAnna Deeter (Notre Dame) 16:27

1997 Bowling Green Lisa Petsche (Edinboro) 17:111998 North Carolina St. JoAnna Deeter (Notre Dame) 16:501999 Notre Dame JoAnna Deeter (Notre Dame) 16:522000 Stanford Sheela Agrawal (Duke) 17:052001 Notre Dame Lauren King (Notre Dame) 17:20

2002 Notre Dame Sara Bei (Stanford) 16:482003 Notre Dame Molly Huddle (Notre Dame) 17:122004 Stanford Sara Bei (Stanford) 16:222005 Michigan Stephanie Madia (Notre Dame) 16:362006 Michigan Erin Webster (Michigan) 16:362007 Rice Susan Kuijken (Florida State) 16:32

Notre Dame InvitationalThe 53rd running of the Notre Dame Invitational, one of the nation’s old-

est and largest intercollegiate cross country meets, is scheduled for Oct. 3,2008, at the University of Notre Dame Burke Golf Course.The Invitationalwas started by former Irish head coach Alex Wilson in 1956 and regularlyfeatures runners from approximately 60 schools around the country.A 5,000-meter women’s race was added in 1987 to the current men’s event (length-ened from four to five miles in 1968).

Men’s Champions

Year Team Individual Time1956 Notre Dame John Michno (Notre Dame) 20:361957 Notre Dame Ed Monnelly (Notre Dame) 20:121958 Western Michigan Art Eversole (Western Michigan) 19:461959 Western Michigan Ron Gregory (Notre Dame) 20:11.91960 Western Michigan Jerry Ashmore (Western Michigan) 19:47

1961 Western Michigan Tom O’Hara (Loyola) 19:201962 Western Michigan Frank Carver (Notre Dame) 19:32.51963 Notre Dame Frank Carver (Notre Dame) 19:131964 Notre Dame Bill Clark (Notre Dame) 19:191965 Notre Dame Steve Smith (Western Michigan) 19:07.4

1966 Western Michigan Sam Bair (Kent State) 19:23.31967 Notre Dame Sam Bair (Kent State) 18:49

– Race expanded from four to five miles –1968 Eastern Michigan Jerry Richie (Pittsburgh) 23:581969 Western Michigan Jerome Liebenerg (Western Michigan) 23:49.11970 Bowling Green Gary Harris (W. Michigan) 23:59

1971 Bowling Green Dave Wottle (Bowling Green) 24:021972 Bowling Green Mike Slack (North Dakota) 23:44.11973 Wisconsin Gordon Minty (Eastern Michigan) 23:361974 Michigan Dave Smith (Eastern Michigan) 23:341975 Michigan Dave Smith (Eastern Michigan) 23:26.7

1976 Wisconsin Greg Meyer (Michigan) 23:24.021977 Eastern Illinois Marc Hunter (Cleveland St.) 23:261978 Michigan Marc Hunter (Cleveland St.) 23:301979 Auburn Tom Graves (Auburn) 23:351980 Michigan Jim Spivey (Indiana) 23:351981 Indiana Bill Shuey (Purdue) 24:09.31982 Michigan Tim Warneke (Eastern Illinois) 24:241983 Bowling Green Jeffrey Drenth (Central Michigan) 24:031984 Notre Dame Mike Vanatta (SE Missouri St.) 24:02.71985 Edinboro Chris Brewster (Michigan) 24:13.8

1986 Eastern Michigan Ron Johnson (Central Michigan) 24:52.21987 Michigan John Scherer (Michigan) 24:10.41988 Central Michigan Bill Taylor (Central Michigan) 23:51.71989 Central Michigan Shannon Ritchie (Ohio) 24:06.11990 Notre Dame Keith Dowling (Pittsburgh) 25:04.5

1991 Notre Dame Mike Formica (Pittsburgh) 24:26.41992 Notre Dame Sandy Rebenciuc (Augustana) 24:30.81993 Notre Dame John Murray (Malone College) 24:10.81994 Notre Dame Robert Gray (Ohio State) 24:25.51995 Notre Dame Charles Mulinga (Lewis) 23:50.3

1996 Michigan James Njoroge (Taylor) 23:341997 Eastern Michigan Elly Rono (Southern Indiana) 24:101998 North Carolina St. Julius Mwangi (Butler) 22:491999 Michigan/

Georgetown Ryan Shay (Notre Dame) 23:522000 Stanford Luke Watson (Notre Dame) 24:56

2001 Notre Dame Luke Watson (Notre Dame) 24:062002 Stanford Ryan Hall (Stanford) 24:102003 Notre Dame Gavin Thompson (Eastern Michigan) 24:062004 Stanford Josh Rohatinsky (BYU) 23:402005 Arizona Chris Solinsky (Wisconsin) 23:212006 North Carolina St. Chris Solinsky (Wisconsin) 23:242007 Notre Dame Joshua McDougal (Liberty) 23.37

The 1957 national champion Irish cross country team reunited on campus in the fallof 2001 and was honored at the football game against Michigan State on Sept. 22.Members of that same '57 championship won the first-ever Notre Dame Invitationaltitle in 1956.

The Notre Dame women’s cross country team has won six team titles and fieldedsix individual champions at the Notre Dame Invitational since the women’s racewas added in 1987.


National Catholic ChampionshipFor the 29th consecutive year, Notre Dame will play host to the

National Catholic Cross Country Championship — Sept. 19, 2008, atthe University of Notre Dame Golf Course.The meet was conceived bycurrent Irish head men’s cross country coach Joe Piane and began in thefall of 1980. It features teams from prominent Catholic institutionsthroughout the United States.

The Notre Dame men are out to claim their 20th team title (and 18thin the past 21 years), while the Irish women’s team will seek to claimits 15th title in 17 years.

Men's Champions

Year Team Individual Time1980 Marquette Rick Sayre (Walsh) 24:31.01981 Marquette John Gregorek (Georgetown) 24:09.11982 Marquette Dave Uhrich (Marquette) 23:42.01983 Notre Dame Keith Hanson (Marquette) 24:11.31984 Notre Dame Keith Hanson (Marquette) 23:44.3

1985 St.Thomas Keith Hanson (Marquette) 23:02.71986 St.Thomas Jose Rocha (Boston College) 24:12.01987 Loyola (Ill.) Ed Slowikowski (Loyola, Ill.) 24:24.41988 Notre Dame Garrett/Markezich (Notre Dame) 24:39.01989 Notre Dame Ed Slowikowski (Loyola, Ill.) 24:34.4

1990 Notre Dame Mike O’Connor (Notre Dame) 24:59.71991 Providence Jim Westphal (Loyola, Ill.) 23:57.91992 Notre Dame Mike McWilliams (Notre Dame) 25:02.51993 Notre Dame Nate Ruder (Notre Dame) 25:01.01994 Boston College Chris Georgules (Boston College) 24:54.7

1995 Notre Dame Charles Mulinga (Lewis) 24:30.01996 Notre Dame Jason Rexing (Notre Dame) 24:291997 Notre Dame Ryan Shay (Notre Dame) 24:531998 Notre Dame Ryan Shay (Notre Dame) 23:461999 Notre Dame Ryan Shay (Notre Dame) 24:41

2000 Notre Dame Luke Watson (Notre Dame) 24:562001 Notre Dame Ryan Shay (Notre Dame) 24:032002 Notre Dame Todd Mobley (Notre Dame) 24:252003 Notre Dame Ryan Sheehan (St. Francis, Pa.) 24:372004 Notre Dame Tim Moore (Notre Dame) 24:58

2005 Duquesne Patrick Smyth (Notre Dame) 24:362006 Notre Dame John Riak (Saint Martin’s) 24:382007 Notre Dame Mike Anderson (Dayton) 24:36 Women's Champions

Year Team Individual Time1984 Holy Cross Mary McNaughton (Holy Cross) 17:48.91985 Villanova Lauren Searby (Villanova) 18:03.61986 Villanova Gina Procaccio (Villanova) 17:57.81987 Villanova Vicki Huber (Villanova) 17:24.11988 Providence Gloria Kuiken (DePaul) 18:20.4

1989 Providence Siobhan Gallagher (Providence) 18:14.01990 Boston College Heather Whalen (Canisius) 17:54.61991 Providence Sinead Delahunty (Providence) 16:56.41992 Notre Dame Sarah Riley (Notre Dame) 17:56.91993 Notre Dame Emily Hood (Notre Dame) 17:50.7

1994 Notre Dame Amy Lyman (Boston College) 18:06.21995 Marquette Magdalena Paszta (Lewis) 17:42.61996 Notre Dame JoAnna Deeter (Notre Dame) 16:391997 Notre Dame JoAnna Deeter (Notre Dame) 17:391998 Notre Dame JoAnna Deeter (Notre Dame) 17:25

1999 Notre Dame JoAnna Deeter (Notre Dame) 16:522000 Notre Dame Megan Johnson (Notre Dame) 18:462001 Marquette Jennifer Handley (Notre Dame) 17:312002 Notre Dame Kim Hemstreet (Detroit Mercy) 18:002003 Notre Dame Kerry Meagher (Notre Dame) 17:45

2004 Notre Dame Stephanie Madia (Notre Dame) 17:382005 Notre Dame Sunni Olding (Notre Dame) 17:422006 Notre Dame/

Marquette Sunni Olding (Notre Dame) 17:512007 Notre Dame Marissa Treece (Notre Dame) 17:24

In her collegiatedebut, Marissa

Treece led the Irishto their 14th

National Catholictitle and her firstindividual title in

2007 with a time of17:24.

Dan Jackson ledNotre Dame to its19th NationalCatholic title in2007, finishingsecond overall in24:50.


Track & FieldAll-Americans

1943Jim Delaney Shot Put (3rd), Discus (3rd)

1944Phil Anderson Pole Vault (t-1st)Frank Burke 100y (4th)Mike Keily Two-Mile (6th)Joe Kelly Shot Put (6th), Discus (2nd)Frank Martin Mile (3rd),Two-Mile (1st)George Sullivan Shot Put (3rd)

1945Joe Kelly Shot Put (3rd), Discus (n/a)Dave Murphy 220y (3rd)Bill O’Neil 120y High Hurdles (6th)Ray Struble Pole Vault (4th)Bill Tully Mile (6th)

1946Bud Gartiser 220y Low Hurdles (4th)

1948Jim Kittell Steeplechase (3rd)Bill Leonard 1,500m (5th)Bob Smith 200m (6th)

1950Bill Fleming 120y High Hurdles (2nd)

220y Low Hurdles (3rd)

1953Joe Springer Pole Vault (t-3rd)

1954Jim Harrington Pole Vault (t-5th)

1955Bernie Allard High Jump (t-2nd)

1956Bernie Allard High Jump (t-4th)Aubrey Lewis 400m Hurdles (1st)

1957Aubrey Lewis 400m Hurdles (3rd)

1964Bill Boyle 400m (5th)Pete Whitehouse 110m Hurdles (2nd)

1965Bill Clark Two-Mile (2nd)Ed Dean Indoor Mile (4th), Mile (4th)

1966Ed Dean Mile (3rd)Pete Farrell 880y (6th), Indoor 1,000y (4th)

1967Pete Farrell Indoor 880y (6th)

1968Ed Broderick High Jump (t-4th)Pete Farrell Indoor 880y (6th)

Distance Medley Relay (n/a)Bill Hurd 55m (6th)

100m (4th)200m (3rd)

Kevin O’Brien Distance Medley Relay (n/a)Bob Timm Distance Medley Relay (n/a)Chuck Vehorn Distance Medley Relay (n/a)

1969Joe Brady Two-Mile Relay (2nd)Bill Hurd 100y (5th), 220y (2nd)Mike McCann Two-Mile Relay (2nd)Joe Quigley Two-Mile Relay (2nd)Rick Wohlhuter Two-Mile Relay (2nd)

1970Rick Wohlhuter Indoor 600y (1st)

1972Tom McMannon 55m Hurdles (1st)

1979Chuck Aragon Two-Mile Relay (6th)Pete Burger Two-Mile Relay (6th)Tim MacAuley Two-Mile Relay (6th)Jay Miranda Two-Mile Relay (6th)

1981Chuck Aragon 1,500m (5th)

1982Steve Dziabis Indoor 600y (6th)

1986John McNelis Indoor 4x800m Relay (3rd)Robert Nobles Indoor 4x800m Relay (3rd)Jim Tyler Indoor 4x800m Relay (3rd),

1,500m (8th)Jeff Van Wie Indoor 4x800m Relay (3rd)

1988Dan Garrett 5,000m (10th)

1990Mike O’Connor Indoor 5,000m (5th),

5,000m (12th)

1991Raghib Ismail 55m (2nd)

1992John Coyle Indoor 3,000m (8th)

1994Randy Kinder Indoor 200m (10th)

1995John Cowan Steeplechase (11th)Mike McWilliams 10,000m (14th)Allen Rossum 55m (7th)

1996Jason Rexing 10,000m (13th)

1997Jeff Hojnacki Distance Medley Relay (8th)Danny Payton Distance Medley Relay (8th)Jason Rexing Distance Medley Relay (8th)Allen Rossum 55m (7th)Derek Seiling Distance Medley Relay (8th)

1998Errol Williams 55m Hurdles (8th)Errol Williams 110m Hurdles (3rd)

1999Antonio Arce Mile (10th)Michael Brown Indoor Pole Vault (6th)Ryan Shay 10,000m (7th)Marshaun West Indoor Long Jump (6th) 2000Chris Cochran Distance Medley Relay (6th)Tim Kober Distance Medley Relay (6th)Phil Mishka Distance Medley Relay (6th)Ryan Shay 10,000m (7th)Luke Watson Distance Medley Relay (6th)Marshaun West Long Jump (7th)

2001Ryan Shay Indoor 5,000m (9th)

5,000m (6th)10,000m (1st)

2002Ryan Shay Indoor 5,000m (7th)

10,000m (2nd) Luke Watson 3,000m (3rd)

Steeplechase (7th)

2003Luke Watson Mile (3rd)

3,000 Meters (11th)5,000 Meters (9th)

2005Kurt Benninger Mile (4th)

Distance Medley Relay (6th)Adam Currie Distance Medley Relay (6th)Trevor McClain-Duer

Distance Medley Relay (6th)Eric Morrison Distance Medley Relay (6th)Selim Nurudeen 60m Hurdles (6th)

110m Hurdles (7th)

Men’s All-AmericansNotes: All finishes, if available, are indicated inparentheses.The distance medley relay, one mile run(after 1965), two mile relay, 55 meters, 60 meters, 55-meter hurdles, 60-meter hurdles and 3,000-meter runare all indoor events only.All other indoor events areindicated - if no indoor indication exists, the event isoutdoor.(y – yards; m – meters)

1921Gus Desch 220y Low Hurdles (1st)Billy Hayes 100y (2nd), 220y (4th)Johnny Murphy High Jump (1st)Eugene Oberst Javelin (1st)Chet Wynne 120y High Hurdles (4th)

1922Billy Hayes 100y (2nd), 220y (2nd)Eddie Hogan Pole Vault (t-3rd)Johnny Murphy High Jump (1st)

1923Tom Lieb Discus (1st)David Weeks High Jump (2nd)

1924Tom Lieb Discus (1st)

1926Paul Harrington Pole Vault (1st)Charles Judge Mile (1st)

1927Joe Della Maria 220y (3rd)

1929Jack Elder 100y (5th)

1930Brant Little 880y (3rd)Alex Wilson 400m (4th)

1931Alex Wilson 400m (1st), 880y (2nd)

1933Vincent Murphy High Jump (1st)

1934George Meagher Long Jump (5th)Vincent Murphy High Jump (t-4th)

1935Don Elser Shot Put (2nd)Vincent Murphy High Jump (t-2nd)

1936Don Elser Shot Put (5th)

220y Low Hurdles (2nd)Joe McGrath 800m (4th)

1937Bill Faymonville Discus (6th)Greg Rice Two-Mile (1st)

1938William Clifford 100y (5th)Bill Faymonville Discus (3rd)John Francis 880y (2nd)Greg Rice Two-Mile (2nd)

1939Bill Faymonville Discus (5th)Greg Rice Mile (4th),Two-Mile (1st)

1941Jim Delaney Shot Put (4th)John O’Rourke High Jump (3rd)

1942Frank Conforti Mile (4th)Jim Delaney Shot Put (3rd)Oliver Hunter Two-Mile (2nd)


2006Kurt Benninger Distance Medley Relay (6th)John Cavanaugh Distance Medley Relay (6th)Thomas Chamney Indoor 800m (6th)

800m (6th) Adam Currie Distance Medley Relay (6th)Ryan Postel Distance Medley Relay (6th)

2007Kurt Benninger 1,500m (5th)Thomas Chamney Indoor 800m (8th)Todd Ptacek Steeplechase (13th)Patrick Smyth 5,000m (9th)Jake Watson Mile (10th)

2008Kurt Benninger Indoor 3,000m (5th)Patrick Smyth Outdoor 5,000m (8th)Jake Watson Indoor Mile (6th)

Women’s All-Americans1994Erica Peterson 400m Hurdles (7th)

1997Dominqué Calloway 55m Hurdles (11th),

100m Hurdles (8th)Jennifer Engelhardt

Indoor High Jump (9th)

1998Alison Klemmer 10,000m (8th)

1999JoAnna Deeter Indoor 5,000m (6th),

5,000m (4th)10,000m (3rd)

Jennifer EngelhardtIndoor High Jump (12th)

Alison Klemmer 10,000m (7th)

2000Jennifer Engelhardt High Jump (7th)Tameisha King Long Jump (9th)

2001Liz Grow Indoor 400m (8th)

2002Ayesha Boyd 4x400m Relay (5th)Kristen Dodd 4x400m Relay (5th)Liz Grow Indoor 400m (4th)

400m (10th)4x400m Relay (5th)

Lauren King 1,500m (6th)Tameisha King Long Jump (7th)Kymia Love 4x400m Relay (5th)

2003Molly Huddle Indoor 3,000m (9th)

5,000m (4th)Lauren King Mile (7th)Tameisha King Indoor Long Jump (6th)

Long Jump (3rd)2004Stacey Cowan Indoor High Jump (10th)Molly Huddle 3,000m (7th)

Indoor 5,000m (3rd)5,000m (3rd)

Kerry Meagher Mile (7th)1,500m (9th)

2005Stephanie Madia 5,000m (5th)Kerry Meagher 1,500m (10th)

2006Molly Huddle 5,000m (2nd)Emily Loomis High Jump (t-8th)Stephanie Madia Indoor 5,000m (4th)

2007Molly Huddle 5,000m (3rd)

2008

Alyissa Hasan Pentathlon (9th)

Notre Dame NCAAChampions

Indoor1970 Rick Wohlhuter 600 Yards1972 Tom McMannon 55-Meter HurdlesOutdoor1921 Gus Desch 220-Yard LH1921 Johnny Murphy High Jump1921 Eugene Oberst Javelin1922 Johnny Murphy High Jump1923 Tom Lieb Discus1924 Tom Lieb Discus1926 Charles Judge 1,500 Meters1926 Paul Harrington Pole Vault1931 Alex Wilson 400 Meters1937 Greg Rice Two Miles1939 Greg Rice Two Miles1944 Frank Martin Two Miles1944 Phil Anderson Pole Vault1956 Aubrey Lewis 400-Meter IH2001 Ryan Shay 10,000 Meters

Rich Wohlhuter won the 1970 NCAA indoor 600-yardrun title and eventually moved on to represent the UnitedStates at the 1972 Olympic Games.

Jennifer Engelhardt earnedAll-America honors in thehigh jump during the 1997,1999 and 2000 seasons,eventually finishing as highas seventh overall at theNCAAs.

Academic All-AmericansVoted on by the College Sports InformationDirectors of America (CoSIDA), the Academic All-America Program honors student-athletes who excelboth on the track, field or cross country course aswell as the classroom. (note: cross country and track hadseparate teams prior to 2002; all recipients were trackhonorees unless noted)

Tom Mick1988 (Third Team)

Theresa Rice 1989 (First Team - XC)Mike McWilliams 1995 (Second Team)Jeff Hojnacki 1997 (Third Team)Jason Rexing 1997 (Third Team)

1998 (Second Team)Errol Williams 1998 (First Team)Mike Brown 1999 (Second Team)Alison Klemmer 1999 (Third Team)

2000 (Second Team)Ryan Shay 2002 (Second Team)Luke Watson 2002 (Second Team)

2003 (First Team)Lauren King 2004 (Second Team)Todd Mobley 2004 (First Team)

2005 (First Team)Stacey Cowan 2005 (Third Team)

2006 (First Team)Sean O’Donnell 2005 (Third Team)

2006 (Second Team)Thomas Chamney 2006 (Third Team)

2007 (First Team) Stephanie Madia 2006 (Second Team)Tim Moore 2006 (Third Team)Maryann Erigha 2007 (Second Team)Sunni Olding 2007 (Second Team)Todd Ptacek 2007 (Second Team)


All-AmericaAnalysis

Men’s Multiple All-AmericansSEVEN TIMES

Ryan Shay 1999 - 10,000m

2000 - 10,000m

2001 - Indoor 5,000m, 5,000m, 10,000m

2002 - Indoor 5,000m, 10,000m

SIX TIMES

Luke Watson 2000 - Distance Medley Relay

2001 - 3,000m, Steeplechase

2002 - Mile, 3,000m, 5,000m

FIVE TIMES

Kurt Benninger 2005 - Mile

2005-06 - Distance Medley Relay

2007 - 1,500m

2008 - Indoor 3,000m

Pete Farrell 1966 - 880y, Indoor 1000y

1967 - Indoor 880y

1968 - Indoor 880y, Distance Medley Relay

Bill Hurd 1968 - 55m, 100m, 200m

1969 - 100m, 220y

FOUR TIMES

Jim Delaney 1941-42-43 - Shot Put

1943 - Discus

Billy Hayes 1921-22 - 100y

1921-22 - 220y

Joe Kelly 1944-45 - Shot Put

1944-45 - Discus

THREE TIMES

Thomas Chamney 2006-07 - Indoor 800m

2006 - 800m

Ed Dean 1965 - Indoor Mile, Mile

1966 - Indoor Mile

Don Elser 1935 - Shot Put

1936 - Shot Put, 220y Hurdles

Bill Faymonville 1937-38-39 - Discus

Vincent Murphy 1933-34-35 - High Jump

Greg Rice 1938 - Two-Mile

1939 - Mile,Two-Mile

Alex Wilson 1930 - 400m; 1931 - 400m, 880y

TWO TIMES

Berine Allard 1955-56 - High Jump

Chuck Aragon 1979 - Two-Mile Relay

1981 - 1,500m

Adam Currie 2005-06 - Distance Medley Relay

Aubrey Lewis 1956-57 - 400m Hurdles

Tom Lieb 1923-24 - Discus

Johnny Murphy 1921-22 - High Jump

Selim Nurudeen 2005 - 60m Hurdles

2005 - 110m Hurdles

Jason Rexing 1996 - 10,000m

1997 - Distance Medley Relay

Patrick Smyth 2007 - Outdoor 5,000m

2008 - Outdoor 5,000m

Jake Watson 2007 - Indoor Mile

2008 - Indoor Mile

Marshaun West 1999 - Indoor Long Jump

2000 - Long Jump

Errol Williams 1998 - 55m Hurdles

1998 - 110m Hurdles

Rick Wohlhuter 1969 - Two-Mile Relay

1970 - Indoor 600y

Women’s Multiple All-AmericansSEVEN TIMES

Molly Huddle 2003 - 3,000m, 5,000m

2004 - 3,000m, Indoor 5,000m, 5,000m

2006 - 5,000m

2007 - 5,000m

FOUR TIMES

Liz Grow 2001 - Indoor 400m

2002 - Indoor 400m, 400m, 4x400m Relay

Tameisha King 2000 - Long Jump

2002 - Indoor Long Jump

2003 - Indoor Long Jump, Long Jump

THREE TIMES

JoAnna Deeter 1999 - Indoor 5,000m

1999 - 5,000m

1999 - 10,000m

Jennifer Engelhardt 1997 - Indoor High Jump

1999 - Indoor High Jump

2000 - High Jump

Kerry Meagher 2004 - Mile

2004 - 1,500m

2005 - 1,500m

TWO TIMES

Dominque Calloway 1997 - 55m Hurdles

1997 - 100m Hurdles

Lauren King 2002 - 1,500m

2003 - Mile

Alison Klemmer 1998-99 - 10,000m

Stephanie Madia 2005 - 5,000m

2006 - Indoor 5,000m

Men CombinedAll-America Analysis

All-America honors combined with cross country.

NINE TIMES

Ryan Shay

Track and Field 1999 - 10,000m; 2000 - 10,000m

2001 - Indoor 5,000m, 5,000m, 10,000m

2002 - Indoor 5,000m, 10,000m

Cross Country 1999 (12th); 2001 (6th)

EIGHT TIMES

Luke Watson

Track and Field 2000 - Dist. Medley Relay

2001 - 3,000m, Steeplechase

2002 - Mile, 3,000m, 5,000m

Cross Country 2001 (7th); 2002 (5th)

SIX TIMES

Kurt Benninger

Track and Field 2005 - Mile

2005-06 - Distance Medley Relay

2007 - 1,500m

2008 - Indoor 3,000m

Cross Country 2005 (8th)

FIVE TIMES

Oliver Hunter

Track and Field 1942 - Two-Mile

Cross Country 1940 (2nd); 1941 (2nd);

1942 (1st); 1943 (n/a)

Greg Rice

Track and Field 1938 - Two-Mile

1939 - Mile,Two-Mile

Cross Country 1938 (1st); 1939 (11th)

Mike McWilliams

Track and Field 1995 - 10,000m

Cross Country 1990 (25th); 1991 (17th);

1992 (24th); 1993 (18th)

Women CombinedAll-America Analysis

TEN TIMES

Molly Huddle

Track and Field 2003 - 3,000m, 5,000m

2004 - 3,000m, Indoor 5,000m, 5,000m

2006 - 5,000m

2007 - 5,000m

Cross Country 2002 (6th);

2003 (41st); 2005 (15th)

FIVE TIMES

JoAnna Deeter

Track and Field

1999 - Indoor 5,000m, 5,000m, 10,000m

Cross Country 1996 (3rd); 1998 (14th)

Lauren King

Track and Field 2002 - 1,500m

2003 - Mile

Cross Country 2001 (27th);

2002 (19th); 2003 (28th)

Pete Farrell earned five All-America honors during the1966, ‘67 and ‘68 track and field seasons.


NCAA Track & FieldChampionship ResultsWomen’s Track and Field at theNCAA Indoor ChampionshipYear TM Finish Points Individuals Site1996 1 Indianapolis, Ind.1997 2 Indianapolis, Ind.1998 1 Indianapolis, Ind.1999 47 (tie) 3 3 Indianapolis, Ind.2001 58 (tie) 1 1 Fayetteville,Ark.2002 34 (tie) 5 6 Fayetteville,Ark.2003 32 (tie) 5 7 Fayetteville,Ark.2004 21 (tie) 10 6 Fayetteville,Ark.2005 2 Fayetteville,Ark.2006 39 (tie) 5 2 Fayetteville,Ark.2007 1 Fayetteville,Ark.

Women’s Track and Field at theNCAA Outdoor ChampionshipYear TM Finish Points Individuals Site1994 55 (tie) 2 1 Boise, Idaho1995 1 Knoxville,Tenn.1996 1 Eugene, Ore.1997 61 (tie) 1 2 Bloomington, Ind.1998 65 (tie) 1 1 Buffalo, N.Y.1999 17 (tie) 13 3 Boise, Idaho2000 66 (tie) 1 4 Durham, N.C.2001 1 Eugene, Ore.2002 27 (tie) 9 6 Baton Rouge, La.2003 25 11 6 Sacramento, Calif.2004 34 (tie) 6 3 Austin,Texas2005 55 (tie) 4 7 Sacramento, Calif.2006 32 8.25 3 Sacramento, Calif.2007 41 (tie) 6 2 Sacramento, Calif.2008 2 Des Moines, Iowa

Men’s Track and Field at theNCAA Indoor ChampionshipYear TM Finish Points Individuals Site1965 10 (tie) 6 2 Detroit, Mich.1966 15 (tie) 5 2 Detroit, Mich.1967 26 (tie) 3 1 Detroit, Mich.1968 17 4.5 5 Detroit, Mich.1969 20 (tie) 4 4 Detroit, Mich.1970 15 (tie) 6 1 Detroit, Mich.1972 15 (tie) 6 2 Detroit, Mich.1979 54 (tie) 1 4 Detroit, Mich.1983 49 (tie) 1 1 Pontiac, Mich.1986 26 (tie) 6 4 Oklahoma City, Okla.1989 4 Indianapolis, Ind.1990 45 (tie) 2 1 Indianapolis, Ind.1991 23 (tie) 8 1 Indianapolis, Ind.1992 2 Indianapolis, Ind.1993 1 Indianapolis, Ind.1994 1 Indianapolis, Ind.1995 50 (tie) 2 3 Indianapolis, Ind.1997 51 (tie) 3 5 Indianapolis, Ind.1998 60 (tie) 1 1 Indianapolis, Ind.1999 33 5.5 3 Indianapolis, Ind.2000 47 (tie) 3 4 Fayetteville,Ark.2001 1 Fayetteville,Ark.2002 21 (tie) 9 2 Fayetteville,Ark.2003 34 (tie) 6 5 Fayetteville,Ark.2004 1 Fayetteville,Ark.2005 20 (tie) 11 5 Fayetteville,Ark.2006 33 (tie) 6 5 Fayetteville,Ark.2007 65 (tie) 1 6 Fayetteville,Ark.2008 36 (tie) 7 7 Fayetteville,Ark.

Men’s Track and Field at theNCAA Outdoor ChampionshipYear TM Finish Points Individuals Site1921 2 16.75 5 Chicago, Ill.1922 3 16.1 3 Chicago, Ill.1923 13 (tie) 7 2 Chicago, Ill.1924 1 Chicago, Ill.1926 2 Chicago, Ill.1927 1 Chicago, Ill.1929 34 (tie) 2 1 Chicago, Ill.1930 14 10.1 1 Chicago, Ill.1931 18 9.75 1 Chicago, Ill.1933 16 9 1 Chicago, Ill.1934 33 3.25 2 Los Angeles, Calif.1935 7 (tie) 14 2 Berkeley, Calif.1936 10 14 2 Chicago, Ill.1937 9 15 2 Berkeley, Calif.1938 5 (tie) 24 4 Minneapolis, Minn.1939 9 (tie) 12 2 Los Angeles, Calif.1941 10 (tie) 10 2 Stanford, Calif.1942 6 (tie) 18 3 Lincoln, Neb.1943 13 (tie) 12 1 Evanston, Ill.1944 2 43 6 Milwaukee,Wis.1945 5 26 5 Milwaukee,Wis.1946 30 4 1 Minneapolis, Minn.1948 22 (tie) 9 3 Minneapolis, Minn.1950 10 (tie) 14 1 Minneapolis, Minn.1953 27 (tie) 5 1 Lincoln, Neb.1954 42 (tie) 0.75 1 Ann Arbor, Mich.1955 24 7 1 Los Angeles, Calif.1956 17 (tie) 10.7 2 Berkeley, Calif.1957 26 (tie) 6 1 Austin,Texas1964 18 (tie) 10 2 Eugene, Ore.1965 41 (tie) 4 1 Berkeley, Calif.1966 49 (tie) 1 1 Bloomington, Ind.1968 14 (tie) 10 2 Berkeley, Calif.1969 19 (tie) 8 1 Knoxville,Tenn.1981 43 (tie) 2 1 Baton Rouge, La.1986 60 (tie) 1 1 Indianapolis, Ind.1988 1 Eugene, Ore.1990 1 Durham, N.C.1992 1 Austin,Texas1993 1 New Orleans, La.1995 4 Knoxville,Tenn.1996 1 Eugene, Ore.1997 3 Bloomington, Ind.1998 38 (tie) 6 2 Buffalo, N.Y.1999 65 (tie) 2 2 Boise, Idaho2000 47 (tie) 4 5 Durham, N.C.2001 21 13 1 Eugene, Ore.2002 24 (tie) 10 2 Baton Rouge, La.2003 1 Sacramento, Calif.2004 2 Austin,Texas2005 60 (tie) 2 2 Sacramento, Calif.2006 52 (tie) 3 3 Sacramento, Calif.2007 55 (tie) 4 4 Sacramento, Calif.2008 71 (tie) 1 3 Des Moines, Iowa

NOTE: Number of individuals includes each member of relay squad; individuals qualifying in multipleevents counted once.


Track & FieldNCAA Results

Bill Hurd finishedin the top five ofboth the indoor 55meters andoutdoor 100meters at theNCAAChampionships in1968.

Jay Miranda 6th1986 John McNelis

Robert NoblesJeff Van WieJim Tyler 3rd

1989 Mark Lavery,Brian PeppardMike RoganDavid Warth DNP

Distance Medley Relay1968 Pete Farrell

Kevin O’BrienBob TimmChuck Vehorn N/A

1997 Derek SeilingDanny PaytonJeff HojnackiJason Rexing 8th

2000 Chris CochranTim KoberPhil MishkaLuke Watson 6th

2003 Kevin SomokRyan PostelThomas ChamneyEric Morrison 10th

2005 Eric MorrisonTrevor McClain-DuerAdam CurrieKurt Benninger 6th

2006 Ryan PostelJohn CavanaughAdam CurrieKurt Benninger 6th

2007 Adam CurrieRyan PostelJohn CavanaughTodd Ptacek 9th

2008 Blake ChoplinAustin WechterAdam CurrieDan Clark 10th

High Jump1993 Todd Herman 10th

Long Jump1999 Marshaun West 6th

Pole Vault1999 Michael Brown 6th

Shot Put1972 Greg Cortina DNP1995 Mike Fleisch 13th

Men’s Outdoor Results100 Yards / 100 Meters1921 Billy Hayes 2nd1922 Billy Hayes 2nd1929 Jack Elder 5th1938 William Clifford 5th1944 Frank Burke 4th1968 Bill Hurd 4th (m)1969 Bill Hurd 5th

220 Yards / 200 Meters1921 Billy Hayes 4th1922 Billy Hayes 2nd1927 Joe Della Maria 3rd1945 Dave Murphy 3rd1948 Bob Smith 6th (m)

1968 Bill Hurd 3rd (m)1969 Bill Hurd 3rd

440 Yards / 400 Meters1930 Alex Wilson 4th1931 Alex Wilson 1st (48.0)1964 Bill Boyle 5th (m)

880 Yards / 800 Meters1930 Brant Little 3rd1931 Alex Wilson 2nd1936 Joe McGrath 4th (m)1938 John Francis 2nd1966 Pete Farrell 6th1997 Jeff Hojnacki DNP (m)2000 Tim Kober DNP (m)2000 Phil Mishka DNP (m)2006 Thomas Chamney 6th (m)2008 Jake Watson DNP (M)

Mile / 1,500 Meters1926 Charles Judge 1st (4:22.5)1937 Greg Rice 4th1942 Frank Conforti 4th1944 Frank Martin 3rd1945 Bill Tully 6th1948 Bill Leonard 5th (m)1965 Ed Dean 4th1981 Chuck Aragon 5th (m)1986 Jim Tyler 8th (m)2004 Kevin Somok 22nd (m)2004 Kurt Benninger 25th (m)2007 Kurt Benninger 5th (m)2008 Kurt Benninger 11th (m)

3,000-Meter Steeplechase1948 Jim Kittell 3rd1995 John Cowan 11th2000 Luke Watson DNP2002 Luke Watson 7th2007 Todd Ptacek 13th

5,000 Meters1988 Dan Garrett 10th1990 Mike O’Connor 12th1993 Nate Ruder DNP2001 Ryan Shay 6th2003 Luke Watson 9th2006 Kurt Benninger DNP2007 Patrick Smyth 9th 2008 Patrick Smyth 8h

10,000 Meters1992 Mike McWilliams 14th1995 Mike McWilliams 13th1995 Joe Dunlop 15th1996 Jason Rexing 13th1997 Jason Rexing 13th1998 Jason Rexing 14th

Men’s Indoor Results(m) - metric distanceDNP - did not place

55 Meters (discontinued)1968 Bill Hurd 6th1991 Raghib Ismail 2nd1995 Allen Rossum 7th1997 Allen Rossum 7th

200 Meters1992 Willie Clark DNP1994 Randy Kinder 10th

600 Yards1970 Rick Wohlhuter 1st (1:09.5)1983 Steve Dziabis 6th

800 Meters1995 Jeff Hojnacki DNP1997 Jeff Hojnacki DNP2006 Thomas Chamney 6th2007 Thomas Chamney 8th

880 Yards1967 Pete Farrell 3rd1968 Pete Farrell 6th

1,000 Yards1966 Pete Farrell 4th

Mile1965 Ed Dean 4th1966 Ed Dean 3rd1999 Antonio Arce 10th2003 Luke Watson 3rd2005 Kurt Benninger 4th2007 Jake Watson 10th2008 Jake Watson 6th

Two Mile1965 Bill Clark 2nd

3,000 Meters1992 John Coyle 8th2002 Ryan Shay 18th2002 Luke Watson 3rd2003 Luke Watson 11th2006 Kurt Benninger DNP2008 Kurt Benninger 5th

Patrick Smyth 13th

5,000 Meters1990 Mike O’Connor 5th2001 Ryan Shay 9th2002 Ryan Shay 7th

55-Meter / 60-Yard Hurdles(discontinued)1972 Tom McMannon 1st (7.2)1998 Errol Williams 8th (m)

60-Meter Hurdles 2004 Selim Nurudeen 15th2005 Selim Nurudeen 6th

Two-Mile Relay / 4x800 Relay1969 Mike McCann

Joe QuigleyJohn BradyRick Wohlhuter 2nd

1979 Tim MacauleyPete BurgerChuck Aragon


1999 Ryan Shay 7th2000 Ryan Shay 7th2001 Ryan Shay 1st (29:05.44)2002 Ryan Shay 2nd2005 Kaleb Van Ort 13th2006 Tim Moore 15th

Two Miles1937 Greg Rice 1st (9:14.2)1938 Greg Rice 2nd1939 Greg Rice 1st (9:02.6)1942 Oliver Hunter 2nd1944 Frank Martin 1st (9:38.4)1944 Mike Keily 6th

120-Yard / 110-Meter HH1921 Chet Wayne 4th1945 Bill O’Neil 6th1950 Bill Fleming 2nd1964 Pete Whitehouse 2nd (m)1995 Errol Williams DNP (m)1997 Errol Williams DNP (m)1998 Errol Williams 3rd (m)2005 Selim Nurudeen 7th (m)

220-Yard LH (discontinued)1921 Gus Desch 1st (24.8)1936 Don Elser 2nd1946 Bud Gartiser 4th1950 Bill Fleming 3rd

400-Meter IH1956 Aubrey Lewis 1st (51.0)1957 Aubrey Lewis 3rd

High Jump1921 Johnny Murphy 1st (6-3)1922 Johnny Murphy 1st-tie (6-2 5/8)1923 David Weeks 2nd (tie)1933 Vincent Murphy 1st-tie (6-4)1934 Vincent Murphy 4th (tie)1935 Vincent Murphy 2nd (tie)1941 John O’Rourke 3rd1955 Bernie Allard 2nd (tie)1956 Bernie Allard 4th (tie)1968 Ed Broderick DNP2007 Blair Majcina 17th (tie)

Long Jump1934 George Meagher 5th2000 Marshaun West 7th

Pole Vault1922 Eddie Hogan 3rd (tie)1926 Paul Harrington 1st (13-0 7/8)1944 Phil Anderson 1st-tie (13-6)1945 Ray Struble 4th1953 Joe Springer 3rd (tie)1954 Jim Harrington 5th (tie)1999 Michael Brown DNP

Shot Put1935 Don Elser 2nd1936 Don Elser 5th1941 Jim Delaney 4th1942 Jim Delaney 3rd1943 Jim Delaney 3rd1944 George Sullivan 3rd1944 Joe Kelly 6th1945 Joe Kelly 3rd

Discus1923 Tom Lieb 1st (144-2 1/2)1924 Tom Lieb 1st (143-4)1937 Bill Faymonville 6th1938 Bill Faymonville 3rd1939 Bill Faymonville 5th1943 Jim Delaney 3rd

1944 Joe Kelly 2nd1945 Joe Kelly N/A

Javelin1921 Eugene Oberst 2nd

Women’s Indoor Results200 Meters2002 Ayesha Boyd 17th

400 Meters1999 Liz Grow DNP2001 Liz Grow 8th2002 Liz Grow 4th

800 Meters1996 Berit Junker DNP

Mile2002 Lauren King DNP2003 Lauren King 7th2004 Kerry Meagher 7th2004 Lauren King 10th2006 Ramsey Kavan DNP

3,000 Meters1998 JoAnna Deeter 15th2003 Molly Huddle 9th2004 Molly Huddle 7th2005 Stephanie Madia 12th

5,000 Meters1999 JoAnna Deeter 6th2004 Molly Huddle 3rd2006 Stephanie Madia 4th

55-Meter Hurdles (discontinued)1997 Dominqué Calloway 11th

4x400-Meter Relay2002 Ayesha Boyd

Kristen DoddKymia LoveLiz Grow 9th

2003 Tiffany GunnKristen DoddAyesha BoydKymia Love 9th

Distance Medley Relay2004 Lauren King

Kerry MeagherKristen DoddMegan Johnson 10th

High Jump1997 Jennifer Engelhardt 9th1999 Jennifer Engelhardt 12th2004 Stacey Cowan 10th2005 Stacey Cowan 19th

Long Jump2002 Tameisha King 13th2003 Tameisha King 6th

Pentathlon2008 Alyissa Hasan 9th

Women’s Outdoor Results100 Meters2005 Maryann Erigha DNP

200 Meters1997 Dominqué Calloway DNP2005 Maryann Erigha DNP

400 Meters2000 Liz Grow DNP2001 Liz Grow DNP2002 Liz Grow 10th2005 Okechi Ogbuokiri DNP

800 Meters1996 Berit Junker DNP

1,500 Meters2002 Lauren King 6th2003 Lauren King 20th2004 Kerry Meagher 9th2005 Kerry Meagher 10th

5,000 Meters1999 JoAnna Deeter 4th2002 Jennifer Handley 18th2003 Molly Huddle 4th2003 Jennifer Handley 22nd2004 Molly Huddle 3rd2004 Stephanie Madia 22nd2005 Stephanie Madia 5th2006 Molly Huddle 2nd2006 Stephanie Madia DNP2007 Molly Huddle 3rd

10,000 Meters1995 Kristi Kramer 18th1998 Alison Klemmer 8th1999 JoAnna Deeter 3rd1999 Alison Klemmer 7th2000 Alison Klemmer 20th2005 Lauren King 12th

100-Meter Hurdles1997 Dominqué Calloway 8th

400-Meter Hurdles1994 Erica Peterson 7th1997 Nadia Schmiedt DNP


Kristen DoddTameisha KingLiz Grow DNP

2003 Tameisha KingAyesha BoydKristen DoddKymia Love 10th


Kristen DoddKymia LoveLiz Grow 5th

2003 Tiffany GunnKristen DoddAyesha BoydKymia Love 9th

High Jump1999 Jennifer Engelhardt 19th2000 Jennifer Engelhardt 7th2003 Stacey Cowan 14th (tie)2005 Emily Loomis 16th (tie)2005 Stacey Cowan 29th2006 Emily Loomis 8th (tie)

Long Jump2000 Tameisha King 9th2002 Tameisha King 7th2003 Tameisha King 3rd

Discus2007 Jaclyn Espinoza 22nd2008 Jaclyn Espinoza 25th

Heptathlon2008 Alyissa Hasan 15th


Men’sIndoor Records

Event Notre Dame Meyo Track Collegiate NCAA Meet60 Meters Chris Cochran Demi Omole (Wisconsin) Leonard Myles-Mills (BYU) Marcus Brunson (Arizona State)

6.79 (2000) 6.55 (2007) 6.45 (1999) 6.52 (1999)

200 Meters Randy Kinder Kevin Braunskill (N.C. State) Wallace Spearmon (Arkansas) Wallace Spearmon (Arkansas)21.11 (1994) 20.86 (1990) 20.10 (2005) 20.10 (2005)

400 Meters Ryan Postel Derek Mills (Georgia Tech) Kerron Clement (Florida) Kerron Clement (Florida)47.01 (2004) 45.75 (1993) 44.57 (2005) 44.57 (2005)

500 Meters Steve Dziabis Shaquan Brown (Louisville) Roddie Haley (Arkansas) Roddie Haley (Arkansas)1:01.92 (1983) 1:02.60 (2007) 59.82 (1986) 59.82 (1986)

800 Meters Jeff Hojnacki Tommy Asinga (E. Michigan) Paul Ereng (Virginia) Patrick Nduwimana (Arizona)1:47.50 (1997) 1:47.40 (1992) 1:44.84 (1989) 1:45.33 (2001)

1,000 Meters Phil Mishka Ryan McKenzie (Windsor) Freddie Williams (Abilene Chr.) Freddie Williams (Abilene Chr.)2:22.22 (2000) 2:22.44 (2003) 2:18.74 (1986) 2:18.74 (1986)

1,500 Meters Mike Rogan Doug Peterson (UCTC) Sydney Maree (Villanova) Paul Donovan (Arkansas)3:47.64 (1988) 3:45.25 (1988) 3:38.2 (1979) 3:43.48 (1985)

Mile Luke Watson Kevin Sullivan (Michigan) Tony Waldrop (North Carolina) Kevin Sullivan (Michigan)3:57.83 (2003) 3:55.90 (1995) 3:55.0h (1974) 3:55.33 (1995)

3,000 Meters Kurt Benninger Nick Willis (Michigan) Alistair Cragg (Arkansas) Adam Goucher (Colorado)7:52.28 (2006) 7:48.65 (2005) 7:38.59 (2004) 7:46.03 (1998)

5,000 Meters Ryan Shay Boaz Cheboiywo (Nike) Suleiman Nyambui (UTEP) Alistair Cragg (Arkansas)13:46.80 (2002) 13:38.14 (2005) 13:20.4h (1981) 13:28.93 (2003)

60-Meter Hurdles Selim Nurudeen Ron Bramlett (Alabama) Reggie Torian (Wisconsin) Aries Merritt (Tennessee)7.72 (2005) 7.55 (2002) 7.47 (1997) 7.51 (2006)

4x400-Meter Relay Jordan Powell, AustinWechter, Bob KuenyRyan Postel Mississippi Florida Florida3:08.38 (2007) 3:06.83 (2004) 3:03.51 (2005) 3:03.51 (2005)

Distance Medley Thomas Chamney,Relay Ryan Postel, Adam Currie

Kurt Benninger Michigan Michigan Michigan9:33.82 (2006) 9:28.12 (2005) 9:27.77 (2004) 9:27.77 (2004)

High Jump Lloyd Constable Brian Royce (unattached) Hollis Conway (SW Louisiana*) Hollis Conway (SW Louisiana*)7-3 1/2 (2.22m) (1985) 7-7 (2.31m) (1997) 7-9 1/4 (2.37m) (1989) 7-9 1/4 (2.37m) (1989)

Long Jump Marshaun West Aarik Wilson (Indiana) Miguel Pate (Alabama) Carl Lewis (Houston)25-6 3/4 (7.79m) (1999) 26-7 3/4 (8.12m) (2005) 28-2 1/4 (8.59m) (2002) 27-10 (8.48m) (1981)

Triple Jump Lamarr Justice Drexell Owusu (Rice) Charles Simpkins (Baptist) Keith Connor (SMU)51-6 3/4 (15.71m) (1996) 52-7 1/2 (17.26m) (1992) 57-5 (17.50m) (1986) 56-9 1/2 (17.31m) (1981)

Pole Vault Mike Brown Dave Volz (unattached) Jacob Davis (Texas) Jacob Davis (Texas)17-10 1/2 (5.44m) (1999) 18-0 1/2 (5.50m) (1992) 19-2 1/4 (5.85m) (1999) 19-2 1/4 (5.85m) (1999)

Shot Put Greg Cortina Mark Parlin (unattached) Terry Albritton (Stanford) Carl Myerscough (Nebraska)60-10 3/4 (18.56m) (1972) 63-9 (19.43m) (1997) 70-6 1/2 (21.50m) (1977) 70-6 1/4 (21.49m) (2003)

Weight Throw Garet Koxlien Ryan Carey (DePaul) Scott Russell (Kansas) Libor Charfreitag (SMU)61-7 (18.77m) (2007) 73-3 1/2 (22.34m) (2002) 81-1 1/4 (24.72m) (2002) 78-9 3/4 (24.02m) (2001)

* - School now known as Louisiana-LafayetteNOTE: ND bests for additional events on pp. 109-112


Men’sOutdoor Records

Event Notre Dame Monogram Track Collegiate NCAA Meet 100 Meters Bill Hurd Craig First (Miami) Ato Boldon (UCLA) Ato Boldon (UCLA)

10.2 (1969) 10.10 (1998) 9.90 (1996) 9.92 (1996)

200 Meters Bill Hurd Nate Langlois (Western Michigan) Walter Dix (Florida State) Daniel (Miss. St.)/Capel (Fla.)20.4 (1969) 20.77 (1993) 19.69 (2007) 19.87 (1988/1999)

400 Meters Dan Shannon Robert Lewis (Western Michigan) Quincy Watts (USC) Quincy Watts (USC)46.09 (1984) 46.20 (1988) 43.50 (1992) 44.00 (1992)

800 Meters Thomas Chamney Jack McIntosh (Western Michigan) Joaquim Cruz (Oregon) Mark Everett (Florida)1:46.82 (2006) 1:47.38 (1982) 1:41.77 (1984) 1:44.70 (1990)

1,500 Meters Chuck Aragon Paul McMullen (Eastern Michigan) Bernard Lagat (Washington St.) Sydney Maree (Villanova)3:38.40 (1981) 3:44.01 (1993) 3:30.56 (1999) 3:35.30 (1981)

3,000-Meter Luke Watson Mark Smith (Eastern Michigan) Henry Rono (Washington St.) Henry Rono (Washington St.)Steeplechase 8:37.61 (2002) 8:48.22 (1982) 8:05.4h (1978) 8:12.39 (1978)

5,000 Meters Kurt Benninger Jesse McGuire (Western Michigan) Henry Rono (Washington St.) Sydney Maree (Villanova)13:33.05 (2005) 14:06.3 (1990) 13:08.4h (1978) 13:20.63 (1979)

10,000 Meters Ryan Shay Patrick Kearns (Notre Dame) Henry Rono (Washington St.) Suleiman Nyambui (UTEP)28:26.91 (2000) 29:55.68 (1991) 27:22.47 (1978) 28:01.30 (1979)

110-Meter Hurdles Errol Williams Keith Talley (W. Michigan) Renaldo Nehemiah (Maryland) Aries Merritt (Tennessee)13.53 (1998) 13.74 (1984) 13.00 (1979) 13.21 (2006)

400-Meter Hurdles Aubrey Lewis Paul Steele (Iowa) Samuel Matete (Auburn) Kerron Clement (Florida)50.2 (1957) 50.52 (1988) 47.10 (1991) 47.56 (2005)

4x100-Meter Relay Travis Davey, Chris CochranTom Gilbert, Marshaun West Notre Dame Texas Christian Texas Christian40.22 (2000) 40.22 (2000) 38.04 (1998) 38.04 (1998)

4x400-Meter Relay Robert Nobles, Dan ShannonVan Pearcy, Mitch Van Eyken Southern Illinois LSU LSU3:08.11 (1985) 3:05.2 (1982) 2:59.59 (2005) 2:59.59 (2005)

High Jump Lloyd Constable Vinton Bennett (W. Michigan) Hollis Conway (SW Louisiana*) Hollis Conway (SW Louisiana*)7-2 (2.19m) (1982) 7-2 1/2 (2.20m) (1991) 7-10 (2.39m) (1989) 7-9 3/4 (2.38m) (1989)

Long Jump Marshaun West Aaron Hopkins (Toledo) Erick Walder (Arkansas) Erick Walder (Arkansas)25-8 (7.82m) (2000) 25-6 1/4 (7.78m) (1966) 28-8 1/4 (8.74m) (1994) 28-0 (8.53m) (1993)

Triple Jump Godwin Mbagwu Larry Kinney (Pittsburgh) James Beckford (Blinn) Keith Connor (SMU)51-11 (15.82m) (2004) 52-3 (15.92m) (1979) 58-9 1/2 (17.92m) (1995) 57-7 3/4 (17.57m) (1982)

Pole Vault Mike Brown Jeff Ward (Miami) Lawrence Johnson (Tennessee) Lawrence Johnson (Tennessee)17-5 1/2 (5.32m) (1999) 18-2 1/2 (5.55m) (1982) 19-7 1/2 (5.98m) (1996) 19-1 (5.82m) (1996)

Shot Put Mike Fleisch Jeff Braun (Wisconsin) John Godina (UCLA) John Godina (UCLA)59-10 3/4 (18.25m) (1997) 62-0 (18.89m) (1979) 72-2 1/4 (22.00m) (1995) 72-2 1/4 (22.00m) (1995)

Discus Paul Gill Paul Gill (Notre Dame) Hannes Hopley (SMU) Kamy Keshmiri (Nevada)191-7 3/4 (58.41m) (1970) 191-7 3/4 (58.41m) (1970) 222-0 (67.66m) (2004) 220-0 (67.06m) (1992)

Hammer Kyle Annen Dale Cowper (Western Michigan) Balazs Kiss (USC) Balazs Kiss (USC)201-8 (61.46m) (2006) 198-3 (60.42m) (2001) 270-10 (82.56m) (1995) 265-3 (80.86m) (1996)

Javelin Ryan Mihalko Brian Keane (Western Michigan) Patrik Boden (Texas) Esko Mikkola (Arizona)222-8 (67.86m) (1990) 232-2 (70.76m) (1993) 292-4 (89.10m) (1990) 268-7 (81.86m) (1998)

Decathlon Paul Doyle no record Trey Hardee (Texas) Brian Brophy (Tennessee)7,774 points (1982) 8,465 points (2006) 8,276 points (1992)

* - School now known as Louisiana-LafayetteNOTE: Records shown only for events currently contested at NCAA Championship (ND bests for all events on pp. 109-112)


Women’sIndoor Records

Event Notre Dame Meyo Track Collegiate NCAA Meet60 Meters Maryann Erigha Lauryn Williams (Miami) Angela Williams (USC) Angela Williams (USC)

7.38 (2006) 7.29 (2003) 7.09 (2001) 7.13 (2002)

200 Meters Maryann Erigha Ashlee Kidd (Georgia Tech) Veronica Campbell (Arkansas) Veronica Campbell (Arkansas)23.60 (2005) 23.51 (2006) 22.43 (2004) 22.43 (2004)

400 Meters Liz Grow Ginou Etienne (Miami) Natasha Hastings (South Carolina) Natasha Hastings (South Carolina)52.14 (2002) 52.67 (2005) 50.80 (2007) 50.80 (2007)

800 Meters Jacqueline Carter Katie Erdman (Michigan) Nicole Cook (Tennessee) Hazel Clark (Florida)2:08.75 (2006) 2:04.21 (2006) 2:00.75 (2005) 2:01.77 (1999)

1,000 Meters Brianne Schmidt Becky Lyne (Butler) Trena Hull (UNLV) Trena Hull (UNLV)2:51.25 (2006) 2:48.84 (2003) 2:41.08 (1989) 2:41.08 (1989)

Mile Lauren King Lindsey Gallo (Michigan) Vicki Huber (Villanova) Suzy Favor (Wisconsin)4:38.37 (2003) 4:37.97 (2005) 4:28.31 (1988) 4:30.63 (1989)

3,000 Meters Molly Huddle Collette Liss (Indiana Invaders) Kim Smith (Providence) Kim Smith (Providence)9:08.60 (2004) 8:58.47 (2000) 8:49.18 (2004) 8:49.18 (2004)

5,000 Meters Molly Huddle Stephanie Madia (Notre Dame) Kim Smith (Providence) Kim Smith (Providence)15:57.22 (2004) 16:02.14 (2006) 15:14.18 (2004) 15:14.18 (2004)

60-Meter Dominqué Calloway Tiffany Ofili (Michigan) Virginia Powell (USC) Virginia Powell (USC)Hurdles 8.28 (1997) 8.05 (2007) 7.84 (2006) 7.84 (2006)

4x400-Meter Ayesha Boyd,Tiffany GunnRelay Kristen Dodd, Kymia Love Miami Texas Texas

3:35.26 (2003) 3:33.47* (2003) 3:27.66 (2003) 3:27.66 (2003)

Distance Medley Lauren King, Kristen DoddRelay Kerry Meagher, M. Huddle Michigan Villanova UCLA

11:07.94 (2004) 11:04.38 (2007) 10:54.34 (1988) 10:58.19 (2002)

High Jump Stacey Cowan Chaunte Howard (Georgia Tech) Five athletes tied at: Amy Acuff (UCLA)5-11 1/2 (1.82m) (2004) 6-1 1/4 (1.86m) (2004) 6-5 1/2 (1.97m) 6-5 1/2 (1.97m) (1995)

Long Jump Tameisha King Charisse Bacchus (Kansas) Elva Goulbourne (Auburn) Elva Goulbourne (Auburn)20-8 1/2 (6.31m) (2003) 21-0 3/4 (6.42m) (2006) 22-8 (6.91m) (2002) 22-4 1/4 (6.81m) (2003)

Triple Jump Petra Dankova Tabia Charles (Power Athletics) Suzette Lee (LSU) Suzette Lee (LSU)41-7 (12.67m) (2003) 46-0 (14.02m) (2007) 46-9 (14.25m) (1997) 46-9 (14.25m) (1997)

Pole Vault Mary Saxer Ibby Metzinger (unattached) Amy Linnen (Arizona) Amy Linnen (Arizona)13-3 1/2 (4.05m) (2006) 13-7 1/4 (4.15m) 14-10 (4.53m) (2002) 14-10 (4.53m) (2002)

Shot Put Meghan Horn Valeyta Althouse (unattached) Laura Gerraughty (UNC) Laura Gerraughty (UNC)48-8 3/4 (14.85m) (2005) 60-7 1/4 (18.47m) (1997) 62-10 (19.15m) (2004) 62-10 (19.15m) (2004)

Weight Throw Anna Weber Kimberli Barrett (Miami) Brittany Riley (Southern Illinois) Brittany Riley (Southern Illinois)63-7 1/2 (19.39m) (2008) 68-9 3/4 (20.97m) (2005) 83-10 1/4 (25.56m) (2007) 83-10 1/4 (25.56m) (2007)

Pentathlon Alyissa Hasan Alyissa Hasan (Notre Dame) Hyleas Fountain (Georgia) Hyleas Fountain (Georgia)4,069 points (2008) 4,015 points (2008) 4,412 points (2004) 4,412 points (2004)

* - Converted from 4x440-yard relay time (3:34.57) NOTE: Records shown only for events currently contested at NCAA Championships (ND bests for all events on pp. 109-112)


Women’sOutdoor Records

Event Notre Dame Monogram Track Collegiate NCAA Meet100 Meters Maryann Erigha Smith (Miami)/Bailey(Central Michigan) Dawn Sowell (LSU) Dawn Sowell (LSU)

11.28 (2005) 11.95 (1998/2004) 10.78 (1989) 10.78 (1989)

200 Meters Dominqué Calloway Liz Grow (Notre Dame) Dawn Sowell (LSU) Dawn Sowell (LSU)23.25 (1997) 23.84 (2002) 22.04 (1989) 22.04 (1989)

400 Meters Liz Grow Liz Grow (Notre Dame) Sanya Richards (Texas) Monique Henderson (UCLA)52.05 (2002) 54.16 (2000) 49.89 (2004) 50.10 (2005)

800 Meters Berit Junker Megan Johnson (Notre Dame) Claudette Groenendaal (Oregon) Suzy Favor (Wisconsin)2:05.68 (1996) 2:10.95 (2002) 1:58.33 (1985) 1:59.11 (1990)

1,500 Meters Lauren King Tricia Roddy (Miami) Sonja O’Sullivan (Villanova) Tiffany McWilliams (Mississippi St.)4:14.72 (2003) 4:32.44 (1999) 4:05.81 (1991) 4:06.75 (2004)

3,000 Meters JoAnna Deeter Stephanie Madia (Notre Dame) Vicki Huber (Villanova) Vicki Huber (Villanova)9:18.31 (1999) 9:52.94 (2004) 8:37.25 (1988) 8:47.35 (1988)

3,000-Meter Lindsey Ferguson Megan Johnson (Notre Dame) Anna Willard (Michigan) Anna Willard (Michigan)Steeplechase 10:41.33 (2007) 10:54.70 (2004) 9:38.08 (2007) 9:38.08 (2007)

5,000 Meters Molly Huddle Karla Burds (Drake) Cathy Easker (Wisconsin) Michelle Sikes (Wake Forest)15:32.55 (2004) 19:06.1 (1991) 15:07.56 (1985) 15:16.76 (2007)

10,000 Meters Molly Huddle no record Sally Kipyego (Texas Tech) Sylvia Mosqueda 32:37.87 (2006) 31:56.72 (2007) (CS-Los Angeles)

32:28.57 (1988)

100-Meter Dominqué Calloway Chelsea Humphrey (Western Michigan) Virginia Powell (USC) Virginia Powell (USC)Hurdles 13.13 (1997) 13.88 (2004) 12.48 (2006) 12.48 (2006)

400-Meter Erica Peterson Erica Peterson (Notre Dame) Janeene Vickers (UCLA) Sheena Johnson (UCLA)Hurdles 58.25 (1994) 59.24 (1993) 53.47 (1991) 54.24 (2004)

4x100-Meter Tameisha King, Liz Grow Notre Dame LSU LSURelay Kristen Dodd,Ayesha Boyd 44.74 (2001) 42.50 (1989) 42.50 (1989)

44.30 (2002)

4x400-Meter Liz Grow, Kristen Dodd Miami (Fla.) Texas LSURelay Ayesha Boyd, Kymia Love 3:48.2 (1998) 3:23.75 (2004) 3:25.78 (2006)

3:32.12 (2002)

High Jump Jennifer Engelhardt Jennifer Engelhardt (Notre Dame) Amy Acuff (UCLA) Amy Acuff (UCLA)6-0 3/4 (1.85m) (1999) 5-8 3/4 (1.75m) (2000) 6-6 3/4 (2.00m) (1997) 6-5 (1.96m) (1995)

Long Jump Tameisha King Tameisha King (Notre Dame) Jackie Joyner (UCLA) Rhonda Watkins (UCLA)21-8 1/4 (6.61m) (2003) 20-1 (6.12m) (2001) 23-9 (7.24m) (1985) 22-10 (6.96m) (2007)

Triple Jump Petra Dankova Jackie Smart (Central Michigan) Trecia Smith (Pittsburgh) Candice Baucham (UCLA)41-6 (12.65m) (2004) 40-10 1/2 (12.46m) (2004) 46-8 (14.22m) (1997) 46-2 (14.07m) (2005)

Pole Vault Mary Saxer Jaime Volkmer (Notre Dame) Lacy Janson (Florida State) Becky Holliday (Oregon)13-1 1/2 (4.06m) (2008) 12-0 (3.66m) (2002) 15-0 1/4 (4.58m) (2006) 14-5 1/2 (4.41m) (2004)

Shot Put Dore DeBartolo Mary Raney (Central Michigan) Meg Ritchie (Arizona) Tressa Thompson (Nebraska)47-8 (14.46m) (2000) 48-5 1/4 (14.76m) (2006) 62-3 3/4 (18.99m) (1983) 61-2 1/4 (18.65m) (1998)

Discus Jaclyn Espinoza Sonja Fitts (St. John’s) Meg Ritchie (Arizona) Seilala Sua (UCLA)172 (52.42m) (2008) 159-3 (48.54m) (1991) 221-5 (67.48m) (1981) 210-10 (64.26m) (1999)

Hammer Anna Weber Dore DeBartolo (Notre Dame) Jenny Dahlgren (Georgia) Jenny Dahlgren (Georgia)192-3 (38.6m) (2007) 182-2 (55.52m) (2001) 239-4 (72.94m) (2007) 232-0 (70.72m) (2007)

Javelin Laura Huarte Jamie Strieter (Western Michigan) Irina Kharun (Indiana) Irina Kharun (Indiana)154-2 (47.00m) (2006) 152-5 (46.46m) (1998) 202-10 (61.82m) (2004) 202-10 (61.82m) (2004)

Heptathlon Alyissa Nasan no record Diane Guthrie-Gresham Diane Guthrie-Gresham 5,509 points (2008) (George Mason) (George Mason)

6,527 points (1995) 6,527 points (1995)

NOTE: Records shown only for events currently contested at NCAA Championship (ND bests for all events on pp. 109-112)


Men’sMeet Records

BIG EAST Indoor Championship60 Meters 6.71 2007 Michael LeBlanc Syracuse200 Meters 21.15 1995 Kevin Lyles Seton Hall400 Meters 46.44 1986 Edwin Modibedi Villanova500 Meters 1:01.02 2008 Greg Gomes Seton Hall800 Meters 1:49.75 1989 Paul Rowbotham Villanova1,000 Meters 2:21.5h 1980 Ross Donoghue St. John'sMile Run 4:00.12 2008 Kurt Benninger Notre Dame3,000 Meters 8:01.56 1995 Mark Carroll Providence5,000 Meters 13:52.84 1991 John Trautmann Georgetown60-Meter Hurdles 7.72 2005 Selim Nurudeen Notre Dame4x400-Meter Relay 3:10.33 2007 Rutgers4x800-Meter Relay 7:26.94 1987 PittsburghDistance Medley Relay 9:32.89 2008 VillanovaHigh Jump 2.21m 2007 Tone Belt LouisvilleLong Jump 7.95m 2007 Tone Belt LouisvilleTriple Jump 16.24m 1986 Ray Humphrey GeorgetownPole Vault 5.51m 1993 William Deering Miami (Fla.)Shot Put 18.84m 1999 Ray Wilks ConnecticutWeight Throw 21.72m 2003 Spyridon Jullien Virginia TechHeptathlon 5,417 points 2006 Trevor O’Grady Rutgers

BIG EAST Outdoor Championship100 Meters 10.28 1997 Rob Dennis West Virginia200 Meters 20.70 1987 Lee McRae Pittsburgh400 Meters 44.89 1987 Andrew Valmon Seton Hall800 Meters 1:47.21 1987 Tracey Baskin Seton Hall1,500 Meters 3:40.62 1987 Gerry O'Reilly Villanova3,000-Meter Steeplechase 8:33.3h 1983 Brendan Quinn Providence5,000 Meters 13:46.46 1982 James O'Connell Syracuse10,000 Meters 28:41.3h 1983 Geoff Smith Providence110-Meter Hurdles 13.50 2000 Adrian Woodley Syracuse400-Meter Hurdles 49.43 1998 Kareem Archer Villanova4x100-Meter Relay 40.40 2001 Miami (Fla.)4x400-Meter Relay 3:06.57 1985 Villanova4x800-Meter Relay 7:23.40 1987 VillanovaHigh Jump 2.21m 2007 Tone Belt LouisvilleLong Jump 7.98m 2000 Santana Moss Miami (Fla.)Triple Jump 16.44m 2001 Josh Rollins GeorgetownPole Vault 5.37m 2006 Keith Higham PittsburghShot Put 18.81m 2005 Sam Segond RutgersDiscus 60.71m 2005 Sam Segond RutgersHammer 72.60m 1995 Kevin McMahon GeorgetownJavelin 71.10m 2002 Paul Pisano ConnecticutDecathlon 7,819 points 2003 Will Thomas Connecticut

Meyo Invitational60 Meters 6.55 2007 Demi Omole Wisconsin200 Meters 20.97 2004 Tyson Gay Arkansas300 Meters 32.23 2007 LaShawn Merritt Unattached400 Meters 46.08 2006 Jamel Ashley Reebok500 Meters 1:02.60 2007 Shaquan Brown Louisville800 Meters 1:47.4 1992 Tommy Asinga Eastern Michigan1,000 Meters 2:22.44 2003 Ryan McKenzie WindsorMile Run 4:03.73 2008 Evan Jasper WisconsinMeyo Mile 3:55.90 1995 Kevin Sullivan Michigan3,000 Meters 7:48.65 2005 Nick Willis Michigan5,000 Meters 13:38.14 2005 Boaz Cheboiywo Unattached60-Meter Hurdles 7.63 2002 Ron Bramlett Alabama4x400-Meter Relay 3:08.09 2005 Northern Iowa4x800-Meter Relay 7:27.87* 1989 Notre Dame Distance Medley Relay 9:36.03 2005 MichiganHigh Jump 2.31m 1997 Brian Brown UnattachedLong Jump 7.72m 1988 Percy Knox ArizonaTriple Jump 16.52m 2008 Leevan Sands UnattachedPole Vault 5.50m 1992 Dave Volz Unattached Shot Put 18.72m 2004 Steve Manz Michigan StateWeight Throw 21.32m 2002 Christian Cantwell Missouri* - time converted from 4x880-yard relay

Alex Wilson Invitational60 Meters 6.60 2002 Ken Mannie Unattached200 Meters 20.86 1991 Kevin Braunskill N.C. State300 Meters 34.9 1988 Peter DeMeo Notre Dame400 Meters 45.97 1997 Derek Mills Unattached 500 Meters 1:03.18 1990 Yan Searcy Notre Dame800 Meters 1:49.06 2001 Jeff Ellis North CarolinaAlex Wilson 800 1:47.33 2008 Abraham Mach Central Michigan 1,000 Meters 2:26.44 1995 Eugene Kornilov Mount UnionMile Run 4:00.17 2005 Nathan Robison BYU1,500 Meters 3:45.25 1988 Doug Peterson Unattached3,000 Meters 7:53.08 2007 Colby Wissel Kansas5,000 Meters 13:46.16 1994 Jim Westphall Unattached60-Meter Hurdles 7.70 2007 Jeff Porter Michigan4x400-Meter Relay 3:06.83 2004 Mississippi4x800-Meter Relay 7:18.71* 1990 E. MichiganDistance Medley Relay 9:28.12 2005 MichiganHigh Jump 2.20m 2006 Adam Shunk NikeLong Jump 8.12m 2005 Aarik Wilson IndianaTriple Jump 16.05m 2008 Alonzo Moore HPC ElitePole Vault 5.43m 2005 Paul Gensic Air ForceShot Put 19.88m 1997 John Royce UnattachedWeight Throw 22.34m 2002 Carey Ryan DePaul* - time converted from 4x880-yard relay

The Loftus Center on NotreDame’s campus plays host

to several indoor track andfield meets during the

season. The Irish track andfield program boasts one of

the top indoor facilities inthe nation, including an

elevated long jump pit (onthe left) and pole vault pit

(on the right). Notre Damealso hosts two of the more

prestigious meets of theindoor track and field

season - the Meyo and AlexWilson Invitationals.


Women’sMeet Records

BIG EAST Indoor Championship60 Meters 7.27 2004 Lauryn Williams Miami (Fla.)200 Meters 23.44 1994 Flirtisha Harris Seton Hall400 Meters 53.50 1993 Flirtisha Harris Seton Hall500 Meters 1:10.55 2001 Sasha Spencer Georgetown800 Meters 2:06.65 2001 Patricia Pearson Miami (Fla.)1,000 Meters 2:43.99 2000 Chantee Earl PittsburghMile Run 4:39.84 1999 Kate Vermeulen West Virginia3,000 Meters 8:55.88 2004 Kim Smith Providence5,000 Meters 15:57.22 2004 Molly Huddle Notre Dame60-Meter Hurdles 8.04 1999 Yolanda McCray Miami (Fla.)4x400-Meter Relay 3:38.32 2003 Miami (Fla.)4x800-Meter Relay 8:37.02 1991 VillanovaDistance Medley Relay 11:16.87 2008 West VirginiaHigh Jump 1.85m 2007 Renee Hein CincinnatiLong Jump 6.43m 2002 Nolle Graham Seton HallTriple Jump 13.35m 1999 Trecia Smith PittsburghPole Vault 4.15m 2008 Denise von Eynatten South FloridaShot Put 16.67m 2005 Amanda Walker PittsburghWeight Throw 21.12m 2005 Amanda Walker PittsburghPentathlon 4,295 points 1995 Najuma Fletcher Pittsburgh

BIG EAST Outdoor Championship100 Meters 11.30 2000 Wylleshia Myrick Miami (Fla.)200 Meters 23.18 2003 Charlette Greggs Miami (Fla.)400 Meters 52.05 2002 Liz Grow Notre Dame800 Meters 2:04.53 1985 Veronica McIntosh Villanova1,500 Meters 4:18.43 1997 Krestena Sullivan Villanova3,000 Meters 9:10.09 1988 Vicki Huber Villanova3000-Meter Steeplechase 9:58.26 2003 Roisin McGettigan Providence5,000 Meters 15:45.86 1984 Suzanne Girard Georgetown10,000 Meters 32:37.87 2006 Molly Huddle Notre Dame100-Meter Hurdles 13.01 2000 Charmaine Walker Villanova400-Meter Hurdles 57.43 1998 Patrina Allen Miami (Fla.)4x100-Meter Relay 43.96 2003 Miami (Fla.)4x400-Meter Relay 3:33.38 2003 Miami (Fla.)4x800-Meter Relay 8:38.88 2006 VillanovaHigh Jump 1.83m 2005 Deidre Mullen Connecticut

1.83m 2006 Kelley Bowman LouisvilleLong Jump 6.63m 1993 Shana Williams Seton HallTriple Jump 13.44m 2008 Tamara Highsmith ConnecticutPole Vault 4.00m 2006 Marissa Dudek Pittsburgh

4.00m 2008 Mary Saxer Notre DameShot Put 16.60m 2008 Jere’ Summers LouisvilleDiscus 56.67m 2008 Jere’ Summers LouisvilleHammer 61.59m 2004 Johvonne Hernandez SyracuseJavelin 53.10m 2002 Denise O’Connell Virginia TechHeptathlon 5,410 points 2006 Becky Bamigboye Georgetown

Meyo Invitational60 Meters 7.30 2004 Veronica Campbell Arkansas200 Meters 23.51 2006 Ashlee Kidd Georgia Tech400 Meters 53.22 2000 Foye Williams ETOBCOKE500 Meters 1:12.68 1998 Nadia Schmiedt Notre Dame800 Meters 2:04.21 2006 Katie Erdman Michigan1,000 Meters 2:47.23 2000 Beth Bayser Nike AAMile 4:37.97 2005 Lindsey Gallo Michigan3,000 Meters 8:58.47 2000 Collette Liss Indiana Invaders5,000 Meters 16:08.59 1994 Molly McLimon Michigan60-Meter Hurdles 8.04 2008 Tiffany Ofili Michigan4x400-Meter Relay 3:37.48* 2002 Notre Dame4x800-Meter Relay 9:19.02** 1992 Notre DameDistance Medley Relay 11:04.38 2007 MichiganHigh Jump 1.86m 2004 Chaunte Howard Georgia TechLong Jump 6.40m 2004 Tameisha King UnattachedTriple Jump 13.46m 2006 Brandy Depland Georgia TechPole Vault 4.12m 2006 Sue Kane Unattached

4.06m 2007 Mallory Peck PurdueShot Put 16.09m 2007 Rachel Jansen Northern IowaWeight Throw 19.70m 2002 Ruth Kura Maryland* - time converted from 4x440-yard relay // ** - time converted from 4x880-yard relay

Alex Wilson Invitational60 Meters 7.31 2005 Andriane Lapsley Georgia Tech200 Meters 23.53 2003 Lauryn Williams Miami (Fla.)400 Meters 52.67 2005 Ginou Etienne Miami (Fla.)800 Meters 2:05.31 2004 Nikeya Green Wake Forest1,000 Meters 2:57.03 1991 Lisa Wigfield Unattached Mile Run 4:38.34 2003 Marina Muncan Villanova3,000 Meters 9:09.99 2003 Carmen Douma Unattached 5,000 Meters 16:02.14 2006 Stephanie Madia Notre Dame60-Meter Hurdles 8.17 2006 Tamera Thomas Central Michigan4x400-Meter Relay 3:33.47* 2003 Miami (Fla.)4x800-Meter Relay 8:51.03** 1991 BaylorDistance Medley Relay 11:09.09 2008 IllinoisHigh Jump 1.80m 2003 Krystal Moss Florida Long Jump 6.42m 2006 Charisse Bacchus KansasTriple Jump 14.02m 2007 Tabia Charles Power AthleticsPole Vault 4.15m 2004 Ibby Metzinger UnattachedShot Put 18.47m 1997 Valeyta Althouse UnattachedWeight Throw 20.97m 2005 Kimberli Barrett Miami (Fla.)* - time converted from 4x440-yard relay // ** - time converted from 4x880-yard relay

Kristen Dodd (2001-04)played a part in Notre

Dame’s 4x440-yard relayrecord-setting team at the2002 Meyo Invitational.

Stephanie Madia(left) set a new AlexWilson Invitationalrecord in the 5,000meters in 2006,covering the distancein 16:02.14.


Men’s BIG EASTIndoor Results

Distance Medley RelayTodd Ptacek,Austin Wechter,Brett Adams,Vinny Ambrico

2006 9:51.47Notre Dame 2005 10:00.17Notre Dame 1997 9:52.08High JumpAndrew Cooper 2001 6-9 (2.06m)Long JumpChristopher Jacques 2005 23-8 3/4 (7.23m)Marshaun West 2000 24-7 (7.49m)Pole VaultMatt Schipper 2008 16-2 3/4 (4.95m)Mike Brown 1999 16-2 3/4 (4.95m)Mike Brown 1998 17-1 1/2 (5.22m)Mike Brown 1997 16-2 3/4 (4.95m)Shot PutMike Fleisch 1996 59-6 1/4 (18.14m)

Second Place55 MetersAllen Rossum 1997 6.2360 MetersDwight Ellick 2005 6.78200 MetersMarshaun West 2000 21.52Marshaun West 1998 21.66400 MetersBobby Brown 1998 47.39500 MetersDanny Payton 1998 1:02.92800 MetersTim Kober 2001 1:52.13Tim Kober 2000 1:52.131,000 MetersPhil Mishka 2001 2:22.22Phil Mishka 2000 2:22.22MileKurt Benninger 2004 4:08.743,000 MetersTim Moore 2006 8:14.82Tim Moore 2005 8:17.04Luke Watson 2003 8:15.55Luke Watson 2002 8:12.44Ryan Shay 2001 8:10.21Jason Rexing 1997 8:13.565,000 MetersPatrick Smyth 2007 14:13.82Kaleb Van Ort 2006 14:09.73Kaleb Van Ort 2004 14:25.90Ryan Shay 1999 14:18.70Matt Althoff 1997 14:39.6660-Meter HurdlesSelim Nurudeen 2003 7.974x400-Meter RelayTrevor McClain–Duer, Jordan Powell,Ryan Postel, Selim Nurudeen

2004 3:13.71Notre Dame 2003 3:15.85Notre Dame 1997 3:15.624x800-Meter RelayEric Morrison,Adam Currie,Todd Ptacek, Brett Adams

2005 7:38.09High JumpChristopher Jacques 2007 6-9 (2.06m)Chris Staron 2004 6-9 (2.06m)Long JumpTom Gilbert 2002 23-5 1/2 (7.15m)Tom Gilbert 2000 23-10 (7.26m)Marshaun West 1999 24-1 1/2 (7.35m)Triple JumpEric Quick 2007 48-9 (14.86m)Godwin Mbagwu 2004 49-9 (15.16m)Godwin Mbagwu 2001 48-2 3/4 (14.70m)Lamarr Justice 1996 51-2 1/4 (15.60m)Pole VaultMatt Schipper 2007 15-9 (4.80m)Josh Heck 2001 15-9 (4.80m)Dave Gerrity 1997 16-2 3/4 (4.95m)Dave Gerrity 1996 16-2 3/4 (4.95m)

Weight ThrowJuan Alba 2004 59-3 (18.06m)Shot PutDenes Veres 2008 56-2 (17.12m)HeptathlonJustin Schneider 2008 5,166 points

Third Place60 MetersTerrail Lambert 2005 6.82200 MetersDwight Ellick 2004 21.86Dwight Ellick 2002 21.61400 MetersBalazs Molnar 2008 48.00500 MetersBalazs Molnar 2007 1:02.14Trevor McClain-Duer 2005 1:03.24Tim Kober 2000 1:03.76800 MetersJohn Cavanaugh 2007 1:52.39Tim Kober 1999 1:53.151,000 MetersAdam Currie 2006 2:26.63MileJake Watson 2008 4:02.72Jake Watson 2007 4:05.30Eric Morrison 2004 4:09.16Eric Morrison 2003 4:14.71Luke Watson 2002 4:07.15Luke Watson 2000 4:11.59Jason Rexing 1998 4:13.02Mike Conway 1997 4:11.993,000 MetersKaleb Van Ort 2004 8:18.90Tim Moore 2003 8:16.835,000 MetersTim Moore 2006 14:11.48Tim Moore 2005 14:27.25John Keane 2003 14:34.99David Alber 2002 14:21.4560-Meter HurdlesSelim Nurudeen 2002 8.084x400-Meter RelayJordan Powell, Austin Wechter,Balazs Molnar, Ryan Postel

2007 3:10.84Notre Dame 2005 3:18.164x800-Meter RelayNotre Dame 2008 7:28.34Kevin Somok, Colin Quinn,Thomas Chamney, Eric Morrison

2003 7:39.61Notre Dame 2000 7:38.15Notre Dame 1997 7:34.61Distance Medley RelayVinny Ambrico, Ryan Postel,Kevin Somok, Eric Morrison

2003 10:00.55Notre Dame 1996 9:59.28High JumpBlair Majcina 2006 6-7 1/2 (2.02m)Chris Staron 2005 6-7 1/2 (2.02m)Chris Staron 2002 6-7 1/4 (2.01m)Quill Redwine 2002 6-7 1/4 (2.01m)Long JumpMarshaun West 1997 24-5 (7.44m)Triple JumpEric Quick 2008 49-3 (15.01m)Quill Redwine 2000 47-0 1/4 (14.33m)Pole VaultBrian Mahon 2008 15-9 (4.80m)Mike Brown 1996 16-2 3/4 (4.95m)Weight ThrowChip Roberts 2005 56-7 1/2 (17.26m)Matt Thompson 2000 58-11 1/2 (17.97m)

Team Finishes2008 2nd 139 points2007 1st 133.5 points2006 3rd 94.5 points2005 1st 182 points2004 2nd 153 points2003 1st 114 points2002 3rd 101.75 points2001 3rd 83 points2000 2nd 125 points1999 2nd 101 points1998 2nd 127 points1997 2nd 81 points1996 3rd 83 points

BIG EAST Awards

2007 Coaching Staff of the Year2005 Selim Nurudeen,

Outstanding Track Performer2005 Coaching Staff of the Year2003 Coaching Staff of the Year1998 Jason Rexing,

Outstanding Track Performer

* Note – In addition to individual champions in eachevent, finishes in the top-three at the conference meet earnall-BIG EAST honors.

BIG EAST Champions60 MetersChris Cochran 2000 6.79200 MetersSelim Nurudeen 2005 21.38Marshaun West 1999 21.42400 MetersChris Cochran 2000 47.76800 MetersThomas Chamney 2007 1:51.76Thomas Chamney 2006 1:49.881,000 MetersJeff Hojnacki 1997 2:26.66Jeff Hojnacki 1996 2:27.39MileKurt Benninger 2008 4:00.12Kurt Benninger 2005 4:12.14Luke Watson 2003 4:12.853,000 MetersKurt Benninger 2005 8:15.22Ryan Shay 2002 8:09.42Ryan Shay 1999 8:20.38Jason Rexing 1998 8:21.065,000 MetersPatrick Smyth 2008 13:57.44Tim Moore 2003 14:26.78Ryan Shay 2002 14:15.57Ryan Shay 2001 14:10.00Jason Rexing 1998 14:24.31Jason Rexing 1997 14:37.80Jason Rexing 1996 14:17.9955-Meter HurdlesErrol Williams 1998 7.2660-Meter HurdlesSelim Nurudeen 2005 7.72Selim Nurudeen 2004 7.784x800-Meter RelayAdam Currie, Brett Adams,John Cavanaugh,Thomas Chamney

2007 7:31.39Notre Dame 2006 7:28.84


Men’s BIG EASTOutdoor Results

Team Finishes2008 1st 122.5 points2007 3rd 110.5 points2006 1st 132 points2005 2nd 143.5 points2004 1st 172.5 points2003 1st 139 points2002 3rd 99 points2001 6th 63 points2000 1st 164 points1999 2nd 136 points1998 3rd 94 points1997 2nd 137 points1996 3rd 77 points

BIG EAST Awards2008 Coaching Staff of the Year2006 Coaching Staff of the Year2004 Godwin Mbagwu

Outstanding Field Performer2003 Coaching Staff of the Year2002 Luke Watson

Outstanding Track Performer2000 Coaching Staff of the Year1999 Coaching Staff of the Year1999 Marshaun West

Outstanding Track Performer1996 Jason Rexing


* Note – In addition to individual champions in eachevent, finishes in the top-three at the conference meet earneach all-BIG EAST honors.

BIG EAST Champions200 MetersMarshaun West 1999 21.53400 MetersRyan Postel 2004 47.22Chris Cochran 1999 46.86Errol Williams 1998 13.691,500 MetersKurt Benninger 2006 3:46.623,000 MetersLuke Watson 2002 8:37.613,000-Meter SteeplechaseRyan Johnson 2005 9:04.21Ryan Johnson 2004 9:08.64Luke Watson 2003 8:49.45Luke Watson 2000 9:00.25Derek Seiling 1997 9:08.905,000 MetersLuke Watson 2003 14:14.14Luke Watson 2002 13:59.38Ryan Shay 2000 14:42.91Jason Rexing 1998 14:22.39Jason Rexing 1996 14:28.4710,000 MetersPatrick Smyth 2008 29:14.76Ryan Shay 2002 28:55.67Ryan Shay 2001 29:17.61Ryan Shay 2000 31:06.29Jason Rexing 1997 31:05.33Jason Rexing 1996 30:49.35110-Meter HurdlesSelim Nurdueen 2005 13.65Selim Nurdueen 2004 13.91Selim Nurudeen 2003 13.95Selim Nurudeen 2002 14.31400-Meter HurdlesBalazs Molnar 2007 51.62

4x100-Meter RelayTravis Davey, Chris CochranTom Gilbert, Marshaun West

2000 40.54Long JumpGodwin Mbagwu 2004 25-2 1/2 (7.68m)Triple JumpGodwin Mbagwu 2003 50-3 1/4 (15.32m)Lamarr Justice 1996 50-6 3/4 (15.41m)Pole VaultMike Brown 1999 16-4 3/4 (5.00m)Mike Brown 1997 16-4 3/4 (5.00m)Dave Gerrity 1996 16-10 3/4 (5.15m)Hammer ThrowChip Roberts 2005 177-5 (54.09m)DiscusBrandon Drenon 2008 175-0 (53.35)

Second Place100 MetersMarshaun West 1999 10.72200 MetersSelim Nurudeen 2005 21.11Selim Nurudeen 2004 21.48Chris Cochran 1999 21.54400 MetersRyan Postel 2006 46.96Chris Cochran 2000 47.80800 MetersThomas Chamney 2007 1:51.85Thomas Chamney 2006 1:50.43Phil Mishka 2000 1:50.76Phil Mishka 1999 1:50.62Jeff Hojnacki 1997 1:49.651,500 MetersJake Watson 2008 3:54.48Jake Watson 2007 3:50.24Kurt Benninger 2004 3:50.03Antonio Arce 1999 3:51.603,000-Meter SteeplechaseTodd Ptacek 2007 8:55.67Todd Ptacek 2006 9:04.19Jake Watson 2005 9:04.605,000 MetersKurt Benninger 2006 14:12.66Ryan Shay 2002 14:05.36Jason Rexing 1997 14:22.0110,000 MetersKaleb Van Ort 2006 30:18.68Todd Mobley 2004 30:46.50Mike Griewe 2000 31:20.98Ryan Shay 1999 30:06.66Jason Rexing 1998 30:12.14Matt Althoff 1997 31:06.44400-Meter HurdlesNapolean Suarez 2004 53.184x100-Meter RelaySelim Nurudeen, Ryan Postel,Ryan Hurd,Tommie Lee

2004 41.204x400-Meter RelayJordan Powell, Austin Wechter,Balazs Molnar, Ryan Postel

2007 3:10.832004 3:10.52

4x800-Meter RelayBlake Choplin, Jake Watson,Cameron Eckert,Adam Currie

2008 7:28.06Adam Currie, Blake Choplin,John Cavanaugh,Thomas Chamney

2007 7:31.27Notre Dame 2006 7:26.04Notre Dame 2004 7:28.48High JumpBlair Majcina 2008 6-9 1/2 (2.07)Quill Redwine 2001 6-10 3/4 (2.10m)Triple JumpGodwin Mbagwu 2004 49-10 1/2 (15.20m)Pole VaultMike Brown 1998 16-4 3/4 (5.00m)

Shot PutMike Schubert 2008 56-3 1/4 (17.15m)Derek Dyer 2000 52-10 1/4 (16.11m)Mike Fleisch 1997 56-11 1/4 (17.35m)DiscusDerek Dyer 2001 167-1 (50.92m)Matt Thompson 2000 176-10 (53.90m)HammerKyle Annen 2006 201-8 (61.46m)Jay Hofner 1999 185-1 (56.42m)Jay Hofner 1998 177-3 (54.04m)DecathlonJustin Schneider 2008 6,869 points

Third Place200 MetersMarshaun West 2000 21.29Errol Williams 1997 21.381,500 MetersEric Morrison 2003 3:50.653,000-Meter SteeplechaseJake Watson 2007 9:01.00Todd Ptacek 2005 9:06.125,000 MetersRyan Shay 1999 14:19.82Luke Watson 2000 14:50.9710,000 MetersPatrick Smyth 2007 29:51.77Tim Moore 2006 30:19.17Kaleb Van Ort 2005 30:26.01Kaleb Van Ort 2004 30:58.93Tim Moore 2003 30:31.13Todd Mobley 2002 30:28.57400-Meter HurdlesNapolean Suarez 2003 53.154x100-Meter RelayChandler Brooks, Miklos Szebeny,Tyrell Atkins, Eric Quick

2008 41.63Selim Nurudeen, Ryan PostelRyan Hurd, Mark Barber

2003 41.31Notre Dame 1998 41.18Notre Dame 1997 41.494x400-Meter RelayNotre Dame 1999 3:11.67Notre Dame 1997 3:12.154x800-Meter RelayThomas Chamney, Eric MorrisonKevin Somok,Vinny Ambrico

2003 7:30.63Notre Dame 1997 7:33.24High JumpChris Staron 2004 6-9 1/2 (2.07m)Chris Staron 2003 6-9 1/2 (2.07m)Long JumpChristopher Jacques 2007 24-4 1/2 (7.43m)Marshaun West 2000 25-8 (7.82m)Pole VaultTray Morgan 2007 15-9 (4.80m)Josh Heck 2001 15-9 (4.80m)Dave Gerrity 1997 16-4 3/4 (5.00m)Mike Brown 1996 15-11 (4.85m)Shot PutDenes Veres 2008 55-11 1/4 (17.15m)Matt Thompson 2000 51-9 (15.77m)DiscusJuan Alba 2003 166-2 (50.66m)Derek Dyer 2000 170-11 (52.10m)Derek Dyer 2000 166-2 (50.64m)HammerGaret Koxlien 2006 188-2 (57.35m)Kyle Annen 2005 172-9 (52.66m)Jason Davis 2004 176-6 (53.79m)JavelinChris Smith 1998 198-0 (60.36m)Chris Smith 1997 183-1 (55.80m)Chris Smith 1996 191-9 (58.46m)


Women’s BIG EASTIndoor Results

Team Finishes2008 6th 62 points2007 2nd 102 points2006 1st 109.5 points2005 2nd 140 points2004 2nd 111 points2003 2nd 120 points2002 1st 112 points2001 7th 57.5 points2000 6th 68.5 points1999 3rd 100 points1998 9th 43 points1997 6th 59 points1996 11th 30 points

BIG EAST Awards2006 Coaching Staff of the Year2002 Coaching Staff of the Year

* Note - In addition to individual champions in each event,finishes in the top-three at the conference meet earn all-BIGEAST honors.

BIG EAST Champions200 MetersMaryann Erigha 2006 23.96400 MetersOkechi Ogbuokiri 2005 54.99Liz Grow 2000 55.27500 MetersTiffany Gunn 2005 1:13.44MileLauren King 2004 4:53.95Lauren King 2003 4:46.905,000 MetersJoAnna Deeter 1999 16:22.6460-Meter HurdlesTameisha King 2003 8.39

4x400-Meter RelayTiffany Gunn, Kristen Dodd,Okechi Ogbuokiri,Tricia Floyd

2004 3:45.23Distance Medley RelayLauren King,Tricia Floyd,Megan Johnson, Molly Huddle

2003 11:24.45Pole VaultJaime Volkmer 2003 13-1 1/2 (4.00m)

Second Place60 MetersMaryann Erigha 2005 7.52200 MetersMaryann Erigha 2005 24.09Ayesha Boyd 2002 24.00400 MetersOkechi Ogbuokiri 2006 55.36Kristen Dodd 2004 54.76Kymia Love 2003 54.79Kymia Love 2002 55.58Liz Grow 2001 54.57Liz Grow 1999 55.56500 MetersCora Dayon 2008 1:12.13Liz Grow 2002 1:11.65Berit Junker 1996 1:13.19MileStephanie Madia 2005 4:52.28Megan Johnson 2004 4:55.573,000 MetersStephanie Madia 2005 9:25.12Molly Huddle 2003 9:18.24JoAnna Deeter 1999 9:32.485,000 MetersMolly Huddle 2007 16:25.90Molly Huddle 2005 16:12.1755-Meter HurdlesDominqué Calloway 1997 7.754x400-Meter RelayMaryann Erigha, Christa Swayzer,Joanna Schultz, Okechi Ogbuokiri

2007 3:41.514x800-Meter RelayBrianne Schmidt, Jacqueline Carter,Katie DeRusso, Ramsey Kavan

2006 8:58.67Notre Dame 1996 9:05.56Distance Medley RelayStephanie Madia, Crysta Swayzer,Brianne Schmidt, Sunni Olding

2005 11:32.29Lauren King, Okechi Ogbuokiri,Megan Johnson, Kerry Meagher

2004 11:32.95High JumpStacey Cowan 2006 5-7 (1.70m)Emily Loomis 2006 5-7 (1.70m)Stacey Cowan 2005 5-9 3/4 (1.77m)Stacey Cowan 2004 5-11 1/2 (1.82m)Emily Loomis 2003 5-10 1/2 (1.79m)Jennifer Engelhardt 2000 5-9 3/4 (1.77m)Jennifer Engelhardt 1999 5-10 3/4 (1.80m)Jennifer Engelhardt 1998 5-8 (1.73m)Jennifer Engelhardt 1997 5-8 (1.73m)Long JumpTameisha King 2000 20-4 1/2 (6.21m)Triple JumpCassie Gullickson 2007 40-5 1/2 (12.33m)Petra Dankova 2005 41-3 3/4 (12.59m)

Lauren King ended up with two BIG EAST Championshipsat the indoor meet in '03. She won the mile run in4:46.90, then helped the distance medley relay teamplace first in a meet-record 11:24.45.

Pole Vault

Mary Saxer 2007 12-8 (3.86m)

Mary Saxer 2006 12-11 3/4 (3.96m)

Jaime Volkmer 2002 12-5 3/4 (3.80m)

Jaime Volkmer 2001 12-1 1/2 (3.70m)

Jaime Volkmer 2000 11-3 3/4 (3.45m)

Natalie Hallett 1999 10-0 (3.05m)

Shot Put

Meghan Horn 2005 48-8 3/4 (14.85m)

Pentathlon

Alyissa Hasan 2008 3,955 points

Third Place60 Meters

Maryann Erigha 2007 7.49

Maryann Erigha 2006 7.47

Ayesha Boyd 2002 7.44

200 Meters

Dominqué Calloway 1997 24.26

400 Meters

Alison Howard 1997 55.86

500 Meters

Natalie Johnson 2008 1:12.27

Crysta Swayzer 2007 1:12.26

1,000 Meters

Jennifer Pavela 1999 2:57.55

Mile

Ramsey Kavan 2006 4:47.59

Patty Rice 1999 4:52.51

3,000 Meters

Amy Kohlmeier 2007 9:32.67

Stephanie Madia 2006 9:31.75

Sunni Olding 2005 9:36.13

Molly Huddle 2004 9:09.34

JoAnna Deeter 1998 9:38.61

5,000 Meters

Amy Kohlmeier 2007 16:28.02

Stephanie Madia 2006 16:18.34

4x400-Meter Relay

Tiffany Gunn, Crysta Swayzer,

Maryann Erigha, Okechi Ogbuokiri

2005 3:47.99

Notre Dame 2002 3:41.19

4x800-Meter Relay

Notre Dame 1999 9:09.42

Distance Medley Relay

Lindsey Ferguson, Joanna Schultz,

Brianne Schmidt, Katie DeRusso

2007 11:49.66

Ramsey Kavan, Nicole Yergler,

Jacqueline Carter,Amy Kohlmeier

2006 11:37.41

High Jump

Emily Loomis 2002 5-8 1/4 (1.73m)

Kelle Saxen 1998 5-8 (1.73m)

Kelle Saxen 1997 5-8 (1.73m)

Long Jump

Petra Dankova 2005 19-3 1/2 (5.88m)

Tameisha King 2001 19-11 (6.07m)

Pole Vault

Kate Mattoon 2007 11-9 3/4 (3.60m)

Triple Jump

Petra Dankova 2003 41-7 (12.67m)

Shot Put

Dore DeBartolo 1999 44-5 1/4 (13.54m)

Pentathlon

Stacey Cowan 2005 3,554 points

Betsy Lazzeri 2002 3,510 points

Emily Bienko 1999 3,391 points

Weight Throw

Anna Weber 2008 62-0 1/4 (18.90m)


Women’s BIG EASTOutdoor Results

Second Place100 MetersMaryann Erigha 2007 11.56200 MetersMaryann Erigha 2005 24.10Liz Grow 2001 24.20Dominqué Calloway 1997 23.88Alison Howard 1997 24.01400 MetersOkechi Ogbuokiri 2007 54.51Okechi Ogbuokiri 2005 53.80Liz Grow 1999 53.38800 MetersBerit Junker 1996 2:07.531,500 MetersLauren King 2003 4:18.85Lauren King 2002 4:21.103,000 MetersJoAnna Deeter 1999 9:18.315,000 MetersJennifer Handley 2001 16:40.36JoAnna Deeter 1999 16:22.4610,000 MetersLauren King 2005 35:57.74Jennifer Handley 2003 35:54.96100-Meter HurdlesDominqué Calloway 1997 13.34400-Meter HurdlesNadia Schmiedt 1999 58.6Nadia Schmiedt 1997 59.37Nadia Schmiedt 1996 1:00.054x400-Meter RelayCora Dayon, Joanna Schultz,Natalie Johnson, Brienne Davis

2008 3:37.854x100-Meter RelayDomenique Manning, Maryann Erigha,Brienne Davis, Okechi Ogbuokiri

2005 46.46High JumpEmily Loomis 2006 5-8 3/4 (1.75m)Stacey Cowan 2005 5-8 3/4 (1.75m)Long JumpTameisha King 2000 21-1 1/2 (6.44m)Pole VaultJaime Volkmer 2003 12-5 1/2 (3.80m)Jaime Volkmer 2002 12-5 3/4 (3.81m)Jaime Volkmer 2001 11-11 3/4 (3.65m)Shot PutDore DeBartolo 2000 47-5 1/4 (14.46m)DiscusJaclyn Espinoza 2008 168-2 (51.25m)Jaclyn Espinoza 2007 155-8 (47.46m)Dore DeBartolo 1999 146-6 (44.66m)

HammerAnna Weber 2008 181-3 (55.26m)HeptathlonAlyissa Hasan 2008 5,365 points

Third Place100 MetersMaryann Erigha 2006 11.65Ayesha Boyd 2002 11.65Ayesha Boyd 2001 11.86200 MetersLiz Grow 1999 24.33400 MetersJoanna Schultz 2008 53.88Joanna Schultz 2007 54.78Okechi Ogbuokiri 2006 54.02Kymia Love 2002 53.741,500 MetersKerry Meagher 2004 4:25.183,000-Meter SteeplechaseLindsey Ferguson 2008 10:29.63Lindsey Ferguson 2007 10:41.335,000 MetersAmy Kohlmeier 2006 16:41.69Stephanie Madia 2005 16:39.30Stephanie Madia 2004 16:37.3510,000 MetersAlison Klemmer 1998 35:17.7100-Meter HurdlesTameisha King 2003 13.644x100-Meter RelayAyesha Boyd, Kristen Dodd,Maryann Erigha,Tricia Floyd

2004 46.19Notre Dame 2003 45.80Notre Dame 2000 46.004x800-Meter RelayAbby Higgins, Kelly Langhans,Elizabeth Myers, Molly Sullivan

2008 8:58.47High JumpLauren Biscardi 2007 5-9 (1.70m)Stacey Cowan 2004 5-9 1/4 (1.76m)Emily Loomis 2002 5-7 (1.70m)Jennifer Engelhardt 1997 5-6 (1.68m)Pole VaultBethany Wilson 1999 10-2 (3.10m)Shot PutMeghan Horn 2005 47-5 1/4 (14.46m)DiscusMeghan Horn 2005 149-11 (45.69m)Dore DeBartolo 2001 148-11 (45.38m)HammerAnna Weber 2007 184-0 (56.09m)JavelinLaura Huarte 2006 150-6 (45.87m)Kate Duman 2005 139-0 (42.38m)HeptathlonStacey Cowan 2003 4,675 pointsEmily Bienko 1999 4,390 points

BIG EAST Champions100 MetersMaryann Erigha 2005 11.69400 MetersLiz Grow 2002 52.05Liz Grow 2001 53.17Alison Howard 1997 53.815,000 MetersMolly Huddle 2007 15:59.89Molly Huddle 2006 16:31.34Molly Huddle 2004 16:21.20Molly Huddle 2003 15:58.5110,000 MetersMolly Huddle 2007 33:20.42Molly Huddle 2006 32:37.87Alison Klemmer 1999 34:56.634x100-Meter RelayBrienne Davis, Okechi Ogbuokiri,Maryann Erigha, Joanna Schultz

2007 45.31Notre Dame 2002 44.77Notre Dame 2001 45.374x400-Meter RelayMaryann Erigha, Okechi Ogbuokiri,Crysta Swayzer, Joanna Schultz

2007 3:39.87High JumpEmily Loomis 2003 5-8 3/4 (1.75m)Jennifer Engelhardt 2000 5-11 1/2 (1.82m)Jennifer Engelhardt 1999 5-11 1/4 (1.81m)Jennifer Engelhardt 1998 5-10 (1.78m)Long JumpTameisha King 2003 21-8 1/4 (6.61m)Pole VaultMary Saxer 2008 13-1 1/2 (4.00m)Laura Huarte 2004 12-3 1/2 (3.75m)Jaime Volkmer 2000 11-9 3/4 (3.60m)

Team Finishes2007 1st 120.5 points2006 2nd 106.5 points2005 2nd 113.5 points2004 3rd 87 points2003 2nd 126 points2002 2nd 110 points2001 3rd 83 points2000 3rd 93 points1999 3rd 103.5 points 1998 12th 33.5 points1997 6th 58.5 points1996 13th 23.5 points

BIG EAST Awards2007 Coaching Staff of the Year2007 Molly Huddle

Outstanding Track Performer2006 Molly Huddle

Outstanding Track Performer2002 Liz Grow


* Note - In addition to individual champions in each event, finishes

in the top-three at the conference meet earn all-BIG EAST honors.

Molly Huddle (shown here with BIG EASTassociate commissioner Jim Siedliski) wasnamed the Most Outstanding Track Performerat both the 2006 and 2007 BIG EAST OutdoorChampionships, becoming just the third womanin league history to repeat the honor.


Track & FieldAll-BIG EAST Honors

Men’s All-BIG EAST Honor Breakdown

Most Indoor Honors6 – Tim Moore, Selim Nurudeen, Jason Rexing, Ryan Shay, Marshaun West5 – Brett Adams,Thomas Chamney, Eric Morrison, Luke Watson4 – Kurt Benninger, Mike Brown,Adam Currie,Tim Kober,Trevor

McClain-Duer, Ryan Postel, Jordan Powell

3 – John Cavanaugh, Dwight Ellick, Balazs Molnar, Chris Staron, Kaleb Van Ort2 – Vinny Ambrico, Chris Cochran, Dave Gerrity,Tom Gilbert, Jeff Hojnacki,

Christopher Jacques, Godwin Mbagwu, Phil Mishka,Todd Ptacek, EricQuick, Quill Redwine, Matt Schipper, Patrick Smyth, Kevin Somok, JakeWatson,Austin Wechter

1 – Jamal Afridi, Juan Alba, David Alber, Matt Althoff, Mark Barber, BobbyBrown, Mike Conway,Andrew Cooper, Mike Fleisch, Josh Heck, Ryan Hurd,Lamarr Justice, John Keane, Garet Koxlien, Robert Kueny,Terrail Lambert,Brian Mahon, Blair Majcina, Sean O’Donnell, Danny Payton, Colin Quinn,Chip Roberts, Allen Rossum, Justin Schneider, Matt Thompson, AustinWeaver, Errol Williams

Most Outdoor Honors9 – Selim Nurudeen7 – Ryan Shay6 – Thomas Chamney, Ryan Postel, Jason Rexing, Jake Watson, Luke Watson5 – Marshaun West4 – Kurt Benninger, Mike Brown, Chris Cochran, Derek Dyer3 – Adam Currie, Godwin Mbagwu, Eric Morrison,Todd Ptacek, Chris Smith, Kaleb Van Ort2 – Kyle Annen, John Cavanaugh, Blake Choplin, Dave Gerrity, Jay Hofner, Ryan

Hurd, Ryan Johnson, Garet Koxlien, Phil Mishka,Todd Mobley, BalazsMolnar,Tim Moore, Jordan Powell, Patrick Smyth, Kevin Somok, ChrisStaron, Napolean Suarez, Matt Thompson, Errol Williams

1 – Juan Alba,Vinny Ambrico, Matt Althoff, Antonio Arce,Tyrell Atkins, ChandlerBrooks,Travis Davey, Jason Davis, Brandon Drenon, Cameron Eckert, MikeFleisch,Tom Gilbert, Mike Griewe, Josh Heck, Jeff Hojnacki, ChristopherJacques, Lamarr Justice,Tommie Lee, Blair Majcina,Trevor McClain-Duer,Tray Morgan, Eric Quick, Quill Redwine, Chip Roberts, Mike Schubert,Derek Seiling, Justin Schneider, Miklos Szebeny, Denes Veres, Austin Wechter

Most Combined Indoor/Outdoor15 – Selim Nurudeen13 – Ryan Shay12 – Jason Rexing11 – Thomas Chamney, Luke Watson, Marshaun West10 – Ryan Postel8 – Kurt Benninger, Mike Brown,Tim Moore, Eric Morrison, Jake Watson

Most Combined Indoor/Outdoor/Cross Country16 – Ryan Shay15 – Selim Nurudeen/Luke Watson14 – Jason Rexing

Most BIG EAST Titles (individual and relays)8 – Ryan Shay, Jason Rexing7 – Selim Nurudeen6 – Luke Watson5 – Mike Brown4 – Brett Adams, Kurt Benninger,Thomas Chamney, Chris Cochran,

Marshaun West2 – John Cavanaugh, Adam Currie, Jeff Hojnacki, Ryan Johnson, Godwin

Mbagwu, Patrick Smyth, Errol Williams1 – Jamal Afridi,Vinny Ambrico, Andrew Cooper,Travis Davey, Brandon Drenon,

Mike Fleisch, Dave Gerrity,Tom Gilbert, Christopher Jacques, Lamarr Justice,Balazs Molnar,Tim Moore, Sean O’Donnell, Ryan Postel, Jordan Powell,Todd Ptacek, Chip Roberts, Matt Schipper, Derek Seiling, Austin Wechter

Selim Nurudeen was one ofthe greatest hurdlers inschool history, winning twoAll-America honors, 15 all-BIG EAST citations andseven conference titlesduring his career from2002-05.

Women’s All-BIG EAST Honor Breakdown

Most Indoor Honors7 – Maryann Erigha6 – Okechi Ogbuokiri5 – Molly Huddle, Stephanie Madia4 – Stacey Cowan, Jennifer Engelhardt, Liz Grow, Lauren King,

Crysta Swayzer, Jaime Volkmer3 – Petra Dankova, JoAnna Deeter,Tiffany Gunn, Megan Johnson, Ramsey

Kavan,Tameisha King, Amy Kohlmeier, Emily Loomis, Brianne Schmidt2 – Ayesha Boyd, Dominique Calloway, Jacqueline Carter, Katie DeRusso,

Kristen Dodd,Tricia Floyd, Kymia Love, Sunni Olding, Kelle Saxen, MarySaxer, Joanna Schultz, Crysta Swayzer

1 – Emily Bienko, Cora Dayon, Dore DeBartolo, Lindsey Ferguson, CassieGullickson, Natalie Hallett, Alyissa Hasan, Meghan Horn,Alison Howard,Natalie Johnson, Berit Junker, Betsy Lazzeri, Kate Mattoon, KerryMeagher, Jennifer Pavela, Patti Rice, Anna Weber, Nicole Yergler

Most Outdoor Honors8 – Maryann Erigha6 – Molly Huddle, Okechi Ogbuokiri5 – Liz Grow, Joanna Schultz4 – Ayesha Boyd, Jennifer Engelhardt, Jaime Volkmer3 – Stacey Cowan, Brienne Davis, Dore DeBartolo, Lauren King,Tameisha

King, Emily Loomis, Nadia Schmiedt2 – Dominique Calloway, JoAnna Deeter, Kristen Dodd, Jaclyn Espinoza,

Lindsey Ferguson, Jennifer Handley, Meghan Horn,Alison Howard, LauraHuarte, Alison Klemmer, Kymia Love, Stephanie Madia, Anna Weber

1 – Emily Bienko, Lauren Biscardi,Tanya Cheatham, Cora Dayon, KateDuman,Tricia Floyd, Alyissa Hasan, Abby Higgins, Natalie Johnson, BeritJunker, Amy Kohlmeier, Kelly Langhans, Domenique Manning, KerryMeagher, Elizabeth Myers, Mary Saxer, Molly Sullivan, Crysta Swayzer,Bethany Wilson

Most Combined Indoor/Outdoor15 – Maryann Erigha12 – Okechi Ogbuokiri11 – Molly Huddle9 – Liz Grow8 – Jennifer Engelhardt, Jaime Volkmer7 – Stacey Cowan, Lauren King, Stephanie Madia6 – Emily Loomis

Most Combined Indoor/Outdoor/Cross Country15 – Maryann Erigha, Molly Huddle12 – Okechi Ogbuokiri9 – Liz Grow, Lauren King, Stephanie Madia8 – Jennifer Englehardt, Jaime Volkmer

Most BIG EAST Titles (individual and relays)7 – Molly Huddle4 – Maryann Erigha, Liz Grow,Tameisha King3 – Jennifer Engelhardt, Lauren King*, Okechi Ogbuokiri2 – Tiffany Gunn, Joanna Schultz, Jaime Volkmer1 – Brienne Davis, JoAnna Deeter, Kristen Dodd,Tricia Floyd, Alison Howard,

Laura Huarte, Megan Johnson,Alison Klemmer, Emily Loomis, MarySaxer, Crysta Swayzer


Men’sIndoor Bests

1,500 Meters1. Mike Rogan, 1988 (Alex Wilson) ......................3:47.642. Rick Mulvey, 1989 (Notre Dame Invite)............3:55.313. Matt Ronzone, 1988 (Alex Wilson) ..................3:56.264. Tom Macken, 1989 (Alex Wilson) ....................3:56.795. Matt Ronzone, 1989 (Alex Wilson) ..................3:57.576. Shawn Schneider, 1990 (Alex Wilson) ..............3:58.637. Greg Soroka, 1989 (Alex Wilson) ......................3:58.988. Kevin Keegan, 1989 (Alex Wilson) ....................4:00.009. Tom Macken, 1989 (Notre Dame Invite) ..........4:00.82

10. Greg Soroka, 1990 (Alex Wilson) ......................4:01.24Kevin Keegan, 1990 (Alex Wilson) ....................4:01.24

Mile Run1. Luke Watson, 2002 (Meyo)................................3:57.832. Kurt Benninger, 2005 (Meyo)............................3:58.753. Kurt Benninger, 2006 (Notre Dame Invit.) ........3:58.774. Chuck Aragon, 1981 (Illini) ..............................3:59.905. Kurt Benninger, 2008 (BIG EAST) ....................4:00.126. Jake Watson, 2008 (Alex Wilson) ......................4:00.397. Jake Watson, 2007 (Meyo) ................................4:00.718. Luke Watson, 2002 (Alex Wilson) ....................4:01.109. Eric Morrison, 2003 (Meyo) ..............................4:01.90

10. Kurt Benninger, 2005 (NCAA)..........................4:02.24

3,000 Meters1. Kurt Benninger, 2006 (Meyo)............................7:52.282. Kurt Benninger, 2008 (Meyo)............................7:53.863. Luke Watson, 2002 (Meyo)................................7:54.024. Patrick Smyth, 2008 (Meyo) ..............................7:55.415. Luke Watson, 2003 (adidas-Boston) ..................7:55.786. Ryan Shay, 2002 (Meyo)....................................7:58.737. Mike O’Connor, 1990 (IC4A) ..........................7:59.198. Kurt Benninger, 2005 (Notre Dame Invite)........7:59.399. Patrick Smyth, 2007 (Alex Wilson)....................8:01.32

10. Luke Watson, 2002 (NCAA)..............................8:02.18

5,000 Meters1. Ryan Shay, 2002 (Meyo)..................................13:46.802. Ryan Shay, 2001 (Meyo)..................................13:52.663. Mike O’Connor, 1990 (NCAA) ......................13:56.464. Mike O’Connor, 1990 (Alex Wilson) ..............13:57.385. Patrick Smyth, 2008 (BIG EAST) ....................13:57.446. Patrick Smyth, 2007 (Meyo) ............................13:58.107. John Coyle, 1992 (Alex Wilson) ......................14:00.308. Patrick Smyth, 2007 (Blue & Gold) ................14:00.739. Ryan Shay, 2001 (NCAA)................................14:02.35

10. Ryan Shay, 2002 (NCAA)................................14:02.97

60-Meter Hurdles (since 1999)1. Selim Nurudeen, 2005 (BIG EAST)........................7.722. Selim Nurudeen, 2004 (Alex Wilson) ....................7.753. Selim Nurudeen, 2005 (NCAA) ............................7.774. Selim Nurudeen, three times ..................................7.78

(most recently: NCAA, 2005)7. Selim Nurudeen, 2004 (Meyo) ..............................7.798. Selim Nurudeen, twice ..........................................7.81

(most recently: BIG EAST, 2005)10. Selim Nurudeen, 2004 (Alex Wilson) ....................7.82

4 x 400-Meter Relay (y = 4 x 440 yards)1. 2007 (Alex Wilson) ..........................................3:08.38

Jordan Powell, Austin Wechter,Bob Kueny, Ryan Postel

2. 2004 (Alex Wilson) ..........................................3:09.873. 2006 (Alex Wilson) ..........................................3:10.314. 2007 (BIG EAST)..............................................3:10.845. 2007 (Meyo) ....................................................3:11.476. 1994 (Alex Wilson) ..........................3:12.89y (3:11.64)7. 1994 (Drake Dual) ..........................3:13.34y (3:12.09)8. 2004 (Meyo Invitational) ..................................3:12.239. 1986 (Indiana Invitational) ................3:14.2y (3:13.07)

10. 2004 (BIG EAST)..............................................3:13.71

4 x 800-Meter Relay (y = 4 x 880 yards)1. 1986 (Indiana Invitational) ................................7:21.11

John McNelis, Robert Nobles,Jeff Van Wie, Jim Tyler

2. 1989 (Alex Wilson) ..........................7:24.70y (7:21.12) 3. 1980 (Illini) ......................................7:28.54y (7:25.94)4. 1989 (Meyo) ....................................................7:27.765. 1987 (Orange)..................................7:31.03y (7:28.41)6. 2008 (BIG EAST)..............................................7:28.346. 2006 (BIG EAST)..............................................7:28.847. 1986 (Western Michigan)..................................7:29.018. 2007 (BIG EAST)..............................................7:31.399. 1987 (Centrals) ................................................7:31.55

10. 1983 (Centrals) ................................................7:32.38

Distance Medley Relay1. 2006 (Alex Wilson) ..........................................9:33.82

Thomas Chamney, Ryan Postel,Adam Currie, Kurt Benninger

2. 2005 (Alex Wilson) ..........................................9:35.123. 2008 (Alex Wilson) ..........................................9:35.334. 2007 (Alex Wilson) ..........................................9:35.715. 2005 (NCAA) ..................................................9:36.676. 2002 (adidas Boston) ........................................9:37.507. 2000 (NCAA) ..................................................9:38.828. 2003 (Alex Wilson) ..........................................9:38.409. 1997 (Silverston) ..............................................9:39.39

10. 2000 (Alex Wilson) ..........................................9:39.40

High Jump1. Lloyd Constable, 1985 (DePaul) ..........7-3 1/2 (2.22m)2. Todd Herman, 1993 (Alex Wilson) ............7-3 (2.21m)3. Todd Herman, 1993 (Meyo) ................7-2 1/2 (2.20m)4. Todd Herman, 1993 (NCAA) ....................7-2 (2.18m)

Lloyd Constable, 1985 (Iowa) ....................7-2 (2.18m)6. Todd Herman, 1992 (IC4A) ................7-1 1/2 (2.17m)7. Todd Herman, 1992 (Alex Wilson) ............7-1 (2.16m)

Todd Herman, 1994 (Purdue Quad) ..........7-1 (2.16m)9. Lloyd Constable, 1985 (IC4A)..............7-0 1/2 (2.15m)

Todd Herman, 1994 (Meyo) ................7-0 1/2 (2.15m)

Long Jump1. Marshaun West, 1999 (Red Simmons) ..25-6 3/4 (7.79m)2. James Patterson, 1985 (IC4A) ..................25-5 (7.74m)3. Marshaun West, 2000 (Quad) ............25-4 1/2 (7.73m)4. Marshaun West, 1998 (Central) ..........25-1 1/4 (7.65m)5. Marshaun West, 1999 (Indiana) ................25-0 (7.62m)6. Marshaun West, 1999 (A.Wilson) ....24-11 3/4 (7.61m)7. Marshaun West, 1999 (NCAA) ..............24-10 (7.57m)8. Marshaun West, 1997 (Red Simmons) ..24-9 1/4 (7.55m)9. James Patterson, 1985 (Western Mich.) ....24-9 (7.54m)

10. Marshaun West, 2000 (BIG EAST) ..........24-7 (7.49m)

Triple Jump1. Lamarr Justice, 1996 (Butler)............51-6 3/4 (15.71m)2. Godwin Mbagwu, 2004 (A.Wilson)....51-4 1/4 (15.65m)3. L. Justice, 1996 (BIG EAST) ............51-2 1/4 (15.60m)4. Godwin Mbagwu, 2001....................50-4 3/4 (15.36m)5. Godwin Mbagwu, 2004 (Meyo) ......50-2 3/4 (15.31m)6. G. Mbagwu, 2004 (BIG EAST) ..............49-9 (15.16m)7. James Patterson, 1985 ......................49-7 3/4 (15.13m)8. Godwin Mbagwu, 2004 (CMU)..............49-7 (15.11m)9. G. Mbagwu, 2004 (Indoor Opener) ........49-5 (15.06m)

10. Mike McMannon, 1969....................49-5 1/2 (15.07m)

Pole Vault1. Mike Brown, 1999 (NCAA) ............17-10 1/2 (5.45m)2. Mike Brown, 1999 (Alex Wilson) ......17-6 1/4 (5.34m)3. Mike Brown, 1998 (Red Simmons)....17-5 3/4 (5.33m)4. Mike Brown, 1999 (Meyo) ................17-2 3/4 (5.25m)5. Mike Brown, 1998 (Silverston) ..........17-1 1/2 (5.22m)

Mike Brown, 1999 (Purdue) ............17-1 1/2 (5.22m)7. Paul Doyle, 1982 (Centrals)................16-8 3/4 (5.10m)8. D. Grenough, 1995 (WMU/Marquette) ....16-6 (5.03m)

Mike Brown, 1998 (BIG EAST)................16-6 (5.03m)Mike Brown, 1999 (Wolverine Ind.) ........16-6 (5.03m)

Shot Put1. Greg Cortina, 1972 (NCAA) ..........60-10 3/4 (18.56m)2. Greg Cortina, 1972 (Centrals) ..............60-10 (18.54m)3. Mike Fleisch, 1996 (Meyo) ..............59-9 1/4 (18.21m)4. Greg Cortina, 1972 (Miami) ..................59-8 (18.18m)5. Mike Fleisch, 1996 (BIG EAST) ......59-6 1/4 (18.14m)6. Mike Fleisch, 1996 (Centrals) ..........57-1 1/2 (17.41m)7. Mike Fleisch, 1996 (Butler Open) ..........57-0 (17.37m)8. Elio Polselli, 1971 (Ohio State) ........56-9 3/4 (17.31m)9. Tom Kraus, 1988 ....................................56-7 (17.24m)

10. Denes Veres, 2008 (BIG EAST) ..............56-2 (17.12m)

Weight Throw1. Garet Koxlien, 2007 (BIG EAST)............61-7 (18.77m)2. M.Thompson, 2000 (Alex Wilson) ........61-3 (18.67m)3. Greg Davis, 2008 (Meyo) ......................59-11 (18.26m)4. Juan Alba, 2004 (BIG EAST) ..................59-3 (18.06m)5. Chip Roberts, 2004 (Blue & Gold) ........59-2 (18.03m)6. Juan Alba, 2004 (Alex Wilson)................59-0 (17.98m)7. M.Thompson, 2000 (BIG EAST) ......58-11 1/2 (17.92m)8. Garet Koxlien, 2007 (Alex Wilson) ..58-4 3/4 (17.80m)9. M.Thompson, 1999 (BIG EAST) ....58-3 1/4 (17.76m)

M.Thompson, 2000 (Indiana) ........58-3 1/4 (17.76m)

60 Meters (since 1999)1. Chris Cochran, 2000 (BIG EAST) ..........................6.792. Chris Cochran, 2000 (BIG EAST) ..........................6.81

Dwight Ellick, 2005 (Windsor) ..............................6.814. Chris Cochran, 2000 (BIG EAST) ..........................6.82

Terrail Lambert, 2005 (BIG EAST) ........................6.826. Dwight Ellick, 2002 (Alex Wilson) ........................6.83

Selim Nurudeen, 2005 (BIG EAST)........................6.838. Terrail Lambert, 2005 (Windsor)............................6.849. Selim Nurudeen, three times ..................................6.85

(most recently: Notre Dame Invite, 2005)Dwight Ellick, 2002 (Meyo) ..................................6.85

200 Meters (since 1988)1. Randy Kinder, 1994 (Drake Dual)........................21.112. Marshaun West, 1999 (Meyo) ..............................21.163. Marshaun West, 1999 (Indiana) ............................21.174. Randy Kinder, 1994 (Meyo) ................................21.195. Randy Kinder, 1994 (Alex Wilson) ......................21.226. Willie Clark, 1991 (Wilson) ................................21.26

Chris Cochran, 2000 (Quad) ..............................21.268. Marshaun West, 1999 (BIG EAST) ........................21.289. Chris Cochran, 2000 (Cannon IV) ......................21.30

10. Dwight Ellick, 2002 (Alex Wilson) ......................21.32

400 Meters (y = 440 Yards)1. Ryan Postel, 2004 (Alex Wilson)..........................47.012. Ryan Postel, 2007 (Alex Wilson)..........................47.233. Ryan Postel, 2004 (Meyo) ....................................47.334. Bobby Brown, 1998 (BIG EAST)..........................47.395. Chris Cochran, 2000 (Meyo) ..............................47.416. Ryan Postel, 2007 (Meyo) ....................................47.477. Ryan Postel, twice ..............................................47.56

(most recently: ND Opener, 2007)9. Bill Boyle, 1964 ......................................47.9y (47.60)

Steve Dziabis, 1983 ................................47.9y (47.60)

500 Meters (since 1983)1. Steve Dziabis, 1983............................................1:01.922. Balazs Molnar, 2007 (BIG EAST-Final) ..............1:02.143. Trevor McClain-Duer, 2004 (Blue and Gold) ....1:02.294. Balazs Molnar, 2007 (BIG EAST-Prelim) ............1:02.515. Balazs Molnar, 2007 (Meyo)..............................1:02.616. Bob Kueny, 2007 (BIG EAST-Prelim) ................1:02.757. Danny Payton, 1998 ..........................................1:02.798. Danny Payton, 1998 ..........................................1:02.929. Terry Wray, 2000 (Meyo) ..................................1:03.11

10. Trevor McClain-Duer, 2005 (BIG EAST) ..........1:03.24

600 Meters (since 1991)1. Jeff Hojnacki, 1997 (Red Simmons) ..................1:18.652. Phil Miska, 2000 (Indiana) ................................1:18.813. Phil Mishka, 1999 (Indiana) ..............................1:19.174. Tim Kober, 2000 (Quad) ................................1:19.885. Danny Payton, 1998 (Red Simmons) ................1:20.676. Trevor McClain-Duer, 2005 (Windsor) ..............1:20.797. Danny Payton, 1998 (Indiana/Tennessee) ..........1:20.808. Jeff Hojnacki, 1997 (Indiana) ............................1:20.879. Terry Wray, 1998 (Red Simmons) ....................1:21.14

10. Joe Curran, 1995 (Central Collegiates) ..............1:21.22

800 Meters (y = 880 Yards)1. Jeff Hojnacki, 1997 (Alex Wilson) ....................1:47.502. Thomas Chamney, 2007 (Meyo) ........................1:47.823. Phil Mishka, 2000 (Alex Wilson) ......................1:48.444. Thomas Chamney, 2006 (NCAA) ....................1:48.505. Phil Mishka, 2000 (Meyo) ................................1:48.576. Thomas Chamney, 2006 (Meyo) ........................1:48.627. Pete Farrell, 1967................................1:49.3y (1:48.60)8. Tim Kober, 2000 (Alex Wilson) ......................1:48.979. Thomas Chamney, 2006 (Alex Wilson)..............1:48.98

10. Thomas Chamney, 2007 (NCAA-Prelim) ..........1:49.06

1,000 Meters1. Phil Mishka, 2000 (BIG EAST) ........................2:22.222. David Warth, 1987 ............................................2:23.563. Thomas Chamney, 2007 (Blue & Gold) ............2:23.744. Joe Royer, 1995 (IC4A) ....................................2:24.515. David Warth, 1987 ............................................2:24.776. Adam Currie, 2008 (BIG EAST)........................2:24.967. Adam Currie, 2007 (BIG EAST-Prelim) ............2:25.268. Adam Currie, 2006 (Blue & Gold) ....................2:25.389. Todd Ptacek, 2006 (BIG EAST) ........................2:25.51

10. Kevin Somok, 2004 (BIG EAST) ......................2:25.78Blake Choplin, 2007 (BIG EAST) ......................2:25.78


Men’sOutdoor Bests

100 Meters (y = 110 Yards)1. Bill Hurd, 1969 (NCAA) ..........................9.3y (10.20)2. Raghib Ismail, 1991 (Quad) ................................10.343. Dean Lytle, 1994 (Indiana Intercollegiate) ............10.524. Ryan Postel, 2004 (Spring Opener) ......................10.57

Travis Davey, 2000 (BIG EAST) ..........................10.576. Willie Clark, 1991 (Rice) ....................................10.60

Dean Lytle, 1994 (Western Michigan) ..................10.608. Randy Kinder, 1994 (IC4A) ................................10.639. Willie Clark, 1991 (Quad) ..................................10.64

Phil Gilmore, 1986 (Indiana Intercollegiate) ..........10.64Randy Kinder, 1994 (Illinois) ..............................10.64

200 Meters (y = 220 Yards)1. Bill Hurd, 1969..........................................20.5y (20.4)2. Willie Clark, 1991 (Rice) ....................................20.923. Tim Brown, 1987 ................................................20.984. Joe Foreman, 1956 ....................................21.0y (20.9)5. Ole Skarstein, 1969....................................21.2y (21.1)6. Selim Nurudeen, 2005 (BIG EAST)......................21.117. Marshaun West, 1999 (Pomona-Pitzer) ................21.168. Selim Nurudeen, 2004 (BIG EAST)......................21.189. Marshaun West, 2000 (BIG EAST) ......................21.27

Chris Cochran, 2000 (BIG EAST) ......................21.27

400 Meters (y = 440 Yards)1. Dan Shannon, 1984..............................................46.092. Bill Boyle, 1964 ........................................46.5y (46.2)3. Steve Dziabis, 1982 (Centrals) ..............................46.604. Ryan Postel, 2004 (BIG EAST) ............................46.635. Ryan Postel, 2006 (BIG EAST-Preliminaries) ........46.726. Dan Shannon, 1985 (Centrals)..............................46.817. Chris Cochran, 1999 (BIG EAST) ........................46.868. Ryan Postel, 2006 (Central Collegiates)................46.899. Ryan Postel, 2006 (BIG EAST-Final) ....................46.96

10. Ryan Postel, 2006 (Arizona) ................................47.03

800 Meters (y = 880 Yards)1. Thomas Chamney, 2006 (Belgium*) ..............1:46.822. Joe Quigley, 1969 ..............................1:48.2y (1.47.50)3. Thomas Chamney, 2006 (NCAA-Final) ............1:47.644. Thomas Chamney, 2006 (NCAA-Semifinal) ......1:47.705. Pete Farrell, 1966 ................................1:48.7y (1:48.0)6. Phil Mishka, 2000 (Baldy Castillo) ....................1:48.017. Tim Kober, 2000 (NCAA) ................................1:48.128. Jeff Hojnacki, 1997 (Mount SAC)......................1:48.199. Jay Miranda, 1977 ............................................1:48.21

Jeff Hojnacki, 1997 (Drake) ..............................1:48.21* = summer event

1,500 Meters1. Chuck Aragon, 1981 (NCAA) ..........................3:38.402. Kurt Benninger, 2007 (NCAA-Final) ................3:39.803. Kurt Benninger, 2004 (Georgia Tech) ................3:41.954. Jim Tyler, 1986 (NCAA)....................................3:42.165. Kevin Somok, 2004 (Georgia Tech) ..................3:42.266. Jim Tyler, 1986 ..................................................3:42.607. Kurt Benninger, 2008 (BIG EAST) ....................3:42.498. Kevin O’Brien, 1968 ........................................3:43.009. Chuck Aragon, 1981 (IC4A)..............................3:43.34

Kurt Benninger, 2007 (NCAA-Prelim)

3,000-Meter Steeplechase1. Luke Watson, 2002 (BIG EAST) ........................8:37.612. Luke Watson, 2002 (Mount SAC)......................8:38.203. Luke Watson, 2002 (NCAA)..............................8:39.124. Luke Watson, 2002 (USATF) ............................8:41.665. Todd Ptacek, 2007 (NCAA-prelim)....................8:41.676. Luke Watson, 2000 (Gatorade) ..........................8:46.777. Todd Ptacek, 2007 (NCAA-final) ......................8:46.788. Luke Watson, 2000 (Stanford)............................8:46.989. Rick Mulvey, 1988 ............................................8:47.32

10. Todd Ptacek, 2007 (NCAA Regional) ..............8:47.87

5,000 Meters1. Kurt Benninger, 2005 (Stanford) ......................13:33.052. Luke Watson, 2002 (Mount SAC) ....................13:35.083. Luke Watson, 2003 (Mount SAC) ....................13:38.734. Luke Watson, 2002 (Stanford)..........................13:44.925. Patrick Smyth, 2008 (Mount SAC) ..................13:45.726. Patrick Smyth, 2007 (Stanford) ........................13:48.537. Ryan Shay, 2001 (NCAA)................................13:52.458. Dan Garrett, 1988 ..........................................13:53.529. Ryan Shay, 2001 (Mount SAC)........................13:54.77

10. Patrick Smyth, 2007 (NCAA-Final)..................13:55.53

10,000 Meters1. Ryan Shay, 2000 (Mount SAC) ......................28:26.912. Ryan Shay, 2002 (Stanford)..............................28:39.433. Ryan Shay, 2001 (Stanford)..............................28:40.034. Ron Markezich, 1989......................................28:44.915. Tim Moore, 2006 (Stanford)............................28:47.996. Ryan Shay, 2000 (Stanford)..............................28:50.737. Ryan Shay, 2002 (BIG EAST) ..........................28:55.678. Kaleb Van Ort, 2005 (Stanford)........................28:59.359. Ryan Shay, 1999 (Stanford)..............................29:01.59

10. Ryan Shay, 2002 (NCAA)................................29:02.92

110-Meter Hurdles (y = 120 Yards)1. Tom McMannon, 1971 ..........................13.5y (13.50)2. Errol Williams, 1998 (NCAA) ..............................13.533. Selim Nurudeen, 2004 (NCAA Mideast) ..............13.574. Errol Williams, 1995 (Illinois) ..............................13.605. Selim Nurudeen, 2004 (NCAA) ..........................13.616. Errol Williams, 1998 (Miami-Ohio) ......................13.657. Errol Williams, 1998 (Billy Hayes) ........................13.678. Errol Williams, 1998 (BIG EAST) ......................13.699. Arnie Gough, 1979 ............................................13.74*

10. Selim Nurudeen, 2004 (Georgia Tech) ..................13.76* = wind-aided

400-Meter Hurdles (y = 440-yard HH)1. Aubrey Lewis, 1957..................................50.5y (50.20)2. Balazs Molnar, 2007 (Mt. SAC) ............................51.503. Balazs Molnar, 2007 (NCAA Mideast) ..................51.604. Balazs Molnar, 2007 (BIG EAST-Final) ................51.625. Balazs Molnar, twice ............................................51.87

(Most recently, BIG EAST-Prelim, 2007)7. Austin Wechter, 2006 (BIG EAST)........................52.328. Austin Wechter, 2007 (Drake) ..............................52.349. Balazs Molnar, 2007 (Arizona State) ....................52.36

10.. Austin Wechter, 2007 (BIG EAST-Prelim) ............52.50

4 x 100-Meter Relay1. 2000 (Spring Opener) ........................................40.222. 2000 (BIG EAST) ..............................................40.543. 2000 (Indy Relays) ..............................................40.594. 1991 (Rice) ........................................................40.685. 1994 (IC4A) ........................................................40.866. 2000 (Baldy Castillo)............................................40.937. 1994 (IC4A) ........................................................40.988. 1999 (Purdue)......................................................41.009. 2000 (Drake) ......................................................41.06

10. 1998 (Miami Classic) ..........................................41.07

4 x 400-Meter Relay1. 1985 ................................................................3:08.112. 2007 (Arizona State) ........................................3:09.383. 2004 (NCAA Mideast) ......................................3:09.654. 2006 (Georgia Tech)..........................................3:09.955. 2006 (NCAA Mideast) ......................................3:10.396. 1982 (Drake) ....................................................3:10.40

1982 (Centrals) ................................................3:10.408. 2004 (BIG EAST)..............................................3:10.529. 2007 (BIG EAST)..............................................3:10.83

10. 1994 (IC4A) ....................................................3:11.25

4 x 800-Meter Relay (since 1985)1. 1985 ................................................................7:20.112. 2007 (Drake) ....................................................7:22.423. 1999 (Drake) ....................................................7:25.914. 2006 (BIG EAST)..............................................7:26.045. 2008 (BIG EAST)..............................................7:28.066. 2004 (BIG EAST)..............................................7:28.487. 2003 (BIG EAST)..............................................7:30.638. 2007 (BIG EAST)..............................................7:31.279. 1998 (BIG EAST) ............................................7:33.07

10. 1998 ................................................................7:33.24

High Jump1. Lloyd Constable, 1982 ................................7-2 (2.19m)2. Todd Herman, 1994 (CCC) ................7-1 3/4 (2.18m)3. Todd Herman, 1994 (IC4A) ................7-1 1/2 (2.17m)4. Todd Herman, 1993 (Nat’l Invite) ......7-1 1/4 (2.16m)

Todd Herman, 1993 (Centrals) ................7-0 (2.135m)6. Lloyd Constable, three times ....................7-0 (2.135m)

(Most recently, 1985 Centrals)Todd Herman, 1992 (Texas) ....................7-0 (2.135m)Todd Herman, 1994 (EKU/Hillsdale) ......7-0 (2.135m)

9. Tom Mescall, 1993 (Centrals) ............6-11 3/4 (2.13m)John Cole, 1988 ................................6-11 3/4 (2.13m)Paul Maloney, 1990 (IC4A)................6-11 3/4 (2.13m)

Long Jump1. Marshaun West, 2000 (BIG EAST) ..........25-8 (7.82m)2. James Patterson, 1985 (IC4A) ............25-5 1/4 (7.75m)

James Patterson, 1985 (Ind. Inter.)......25-5 1/4 (7.75m)4. James Patterson, 1985 (Drake)............25-4 3/4 (7.74m)5. Jeff Smith, 1988 ................................25-3 1/2 (7.71m)6. Marshaun West, 2000 (NCAA) ........25-2 3/4 (7.69m)7. Godwin Mbagwu, 2004 (BIG EAST) ..25-2 1/2 (7.68m)8. Mike McMannon, 1969 ............................25-2 (7.67m)9. James Patterson, 1984 ..............................25-2 (7.67m)

10. James Patterson, 1985 (National) ........25-1 3/4 (7.66m)

Triple Jump1. Godwin Mbagwu, 2004 (BIG EAST) ....51-11 (15.82m)2. Lamarr Justice, 1995 (Miami-Ohio) ........50-8 (15.44m)3. James Patterson, 1985 (Dogwood) ..........50-7 (15.41m)4. Lamarr Justice, 1996 (BIG EAST) ....50-6 1/2 (15.39m)5. Godwin Mbagwu, 2003 (BIG EAST)..50-3 1/4 (15.32m)6. Lamarr Justice, 1994 (Centrals) ........50-0 3/4 (15.26m)7. James Patterson, 1985 (Drake) ..........50-0 1/2 (15.25m)8. G. Mbagwu, 2003 (NCAA Regional)..49-11 1/4 (15.22m)9. Lamarr Justice, 1995 (Illinois) ........49-11 1/4 (15.22m)

Pole Vault1. Mike Brown, 1999 (Purdue) ..............17-5 1/2 (5.32m)2. Mike Brown, 1999 (Mount SAC) ......17-5 1/4 (5.31m)3. Mike Brown, 1997 (Mount SAC)..............17-3 (5.26m)

Mike Brown, 1998 (Boilermaker)..............17-3 (5.26m)5. Mike Brown, 1997 (IC4A) ................17-0 1/4 (5.19m)6. Dave Gerrity, 1997 (Pomona-Pitzer)..........17-0 (5.18m)7. Mike Brown, 1998 (Mount SAC) ............17-0 (5.18m)8. Mike Brown, 1997 (Purdue) ............16-11 1/2 (5.17m)9. David Gerrity, 1996 (BIG EAST)......16-10 3/4 (5.15m)

10. Matt Schipper, 2008 (NCAA Regional)....16-7 1/4 (5.06m)

Shot Put1. Mike Fleisch, 1997 (Butler/Miami) 59-10 3/4 (18.25m)2. Mike Fleisch, 1997 (Cal Poly) ..........59-7 3/4 (18.18m)3. Greg Cortina, 1972 (Penn Relays) ....59-5 3/4 (18.13m)4. Greg Cortina, 1972 (Miami) ............59-4 1/4 (18.09m)5. Mike Fleisch, 1997 (B. Castillo) ........58-2 1/2 (18.04m)6. Mike Fleisch, 1997 (Alabama) ..........57-8 1/2 (17.59m)

Mike Fleisch, 1997 (Miami)..............57-8 1/2 (17.59m)8. Mike Fleisch, 1997 (BIG EAST) ....56-11 1/4 (17.35m)9. Mike Fleisch, 1997 (Butler/Miami) 56-10 3/4 (17.34m)

10. Elio Polselli, 1972 ............................56-3 1/4 (17.15m)Mike Schubert, 2008 (BIG EAST ....56-3 1/4 (17.15m)

Discus1. Paul Gill, 1970 (Michigan State) ....191-7 3/4 (58.40m)2. Elio Polselli, 1970 (Michigan St.) ....183-8 1/2 (55.98m)3. Paul Gill, 1970 (Army)..........................182-9 (55.70m)4. Paul Gill, 1970 (Centrals) ......................180-3 (54.94m)5. Matt Thompson, 2000 (Billy Hayes) ......180-2 (54.92m)6. Derek Dyer, 2001 (Spring Opener) ......179-5 (54.68m)7. Elio Polselli, 1972 (Quad) ....................178-8 (54.46m)8. Paul Gill, 1970 (Drake) ........................177-9 (54.18m)9. Matt Thompson, 2000 (BIG EAST) ....176-10 (53.90m)

10. Brandon Drenon, 2008 (Ga.Tech) ........176-2 (53.70m)

Hammer Throw 1. Kyle Annen, 2006 (BIG EAST) ............201-8 (61.46m)2. Greg Moretti, 1996 (Miami) ................192-10 (58.78m)4. Tom Mick, 1988 (IC4A) ......................192-7 (58.70m)5. Greg Moretti, 1996 (BIG EAST) ..........191-3 (58.30m)6. Garet Koxlien, 2007 (BIG EAST) ..........191-1 (58.24m)7. Kyle Annen, 2006 (Georgia Tech)..........190-5 (58.03m)8. Tom Mick, 1988 (Indiana Intercoll.)......190-4 (58.02m)9. Kyle Annen, 2007 (NCAA Regional) ....189-9 (57.83m)

10. Kyle Annen, 2007 (Mt. SAC) ................189-7 (57.79m)

Javelin (since 1986) 1. Ryan Mihalko, 1990 (IC4A)..................222-8 (67.88m)2. Ryan Mihalko, 1991 (Quad) ................215-5 (65.66m)3. Ryan Mihalko, 1988 (IC4A)..................213-8 (65.12m)4. Ryan Mihalko, 1992 (Alabama) ............207-9 (63.32m)5. Ryan Mihalko, 1990 (Rice) ..................207-5 (63.22m)6. Ryan Mihalko, 1991 (Centrals)..............206-9 (63.02m)7. Ryan Mihalko, 1991 (Rice) ..................206-1 (62.82m)8. Ryan Mihalko, 1990 (Stanford) ............203-5 (62.00m)9. Ryan Mihalko, 1990 (Centrals)..............203-2 (61.94m)

10. Ryan Mihalko, 1990 (Snowshoe) ..........202-9 (61.80m)Derek Goguen, 2004 (Ga.Tech) ............202-9 (61.80m)


Women’sIndoor Bests

Mile1. Lauren King, 2003 (Alex Wilson) ......................4:38.372. Kerry Meagher, 2004 (NCAA) ..........................4:40.673. Lauren King, 2004 (NCAA) ..............................4:41.064. Lauren King, 2004 (Alex Wilson) ......................4:41.155. Kerry Meagher, 2004 (NCAA-Prelim) ..............4:41.186. Molly Huddle, 2004 (Alex Wilson)....................4:41.917. Molly Huddle, 2003 (Alex Wilson)....................4:42.608. Lauren King, 2004 (Meyo) ................................4:42.989. Kerry Meagher, 2004 (Alex Wilson) ..................4:43.47

10. Ramsey Kavan, 2006 (Alex Wilson) ..................4:43.78

3,000 Meters1. Molly Huddle, 2004 (Meyo) ..............................9:08.602. Molly Huddle, 2004 (BIG EAST) ......................9:09.433. Molly Huddle, 2004 (NCAA)............................9:13.674. Molly Huddle, 2004 (Notre Dame Invite)..........9:14.135. Molly Huddle, 2003 (Meyo) ..............................9:14.336. Molly Huddle, 2003 (BIG EAST) ......................9:18.247. Lauren King, 2003 (Meyo) ................................9:19.528. Molly Huddle, 2003 (NCAA)............................9:20.309. Stephanie Madia, 2005 (Alex Wilson) ................9:22.50

10. Stephanie Madia, 2005 (BIG EAST) ..................9:25.12

5,000 Meters1. Molly Huddle, 2004 (BIG EAST) ....................15:57.222. Molly Huddle, 2004 (NCAA) ..........................15:58.423. Stephanie Madia, 2006 (NCAA) ......................15:59.014. Stephanie Madia, 2006 (Alex Wilson) ..............16:02.145. JoAnna Deeter, 1999 (NCAA) ........................16:10.166. Molly Huddle, 2005 (BIG EAST) ....................16:12.177. Stephanie Madia, 2006 (BIG EAST) ................16:18.348. JoAnna Deeter, 1999 (BIG EAST) ..................16:22.649. Molly Huddle, 2007 (BIG EAST) ....................16:25.90

10. Amy Kohlmeier, 2007 (BIG EAST)..................16:28.02

60-Meter Hurdles (since 1999)1. Tameisha King, 2003 (BIG EAST) ..........................8.392. Tameisha King, 2002 (Meyo)..................................8.483. Tameisha King, 2001 (BIG EAST) ..........................8.494. Tameisha King, 2002 (BIG EAST) ..........................8.535. Tameisha King, 2003 (Windsor) ............................8.546. Tameisha King, 2002 (BIG EAST) ..........................8.557. Tameisha King, 2001 (Windsor) ............................8.56

Tameisha King, 2003 (BSU/WMU) ......................8.569. Tameisha King, 2003 (Alex Wilson) ......................8.57

10. Tameisha King, 2001 (Alex Wilson) ......................8.58Domenique Manning, 2007 (BIG EAST-Prelim)

4 x 400-Meter Relay1. 2003 (Alex Wilson) ..........................................3:35.26

Tiffany Gunn,Ayesha Boyd,Kristen Dodd, Kymia Love

2. 2002 (Alex Wilson) ..........................................3:35.593. 2003 (NCAA) ..................................................3:38.284. 2004 (Alex Wilson) ..........................................3:38.565. 2002 (Meyo) ....................................................3:38.586. 2002 (NCAA) ..................................................3:38.997. 2001 (Alex Wilson) ..........................................3:40.218. 2002 (BIG EAST) ............................................3:41.199. 2007 (BIG EAST)..............................................3:41.51

10. 2004 (Meyo) ....................................................3:41.75

4 x 800-Meter Relay1. 2006 (BIG EAST)..............................................8:58.67

Brianne Schmidt, Jacqueline Carter,Katie DeRusso, Ramsey Kavan

2. 2004 (BIG EAST)..............................................8:59.263. 2002 (BIG EAST)..............................................8:59.824. 2008 (Indiana Relays)........................................9:04.975. 2005 (BIG EAST) ..................................................9:07.30

Distance Medley Relay1. 2004 (Meyo) ..................................................11:07.94

Lauren King, Kristen DoddKerry Meagher, Molly Huddle

2. 2004 (NCAA) ................................................11:22.333. 2003 (BIG EAST)............................................11:24.454. 2002 (Alex Wilson) ........................................11:26.925. 2003 (Meyo) ..................................................11:28.596. 2005 (BIG EAST)............................................11:32.297. 2004 (BIG EAST)............................................11:32.958. 2006 (BIG EAST)............................................11:37.419. 2008 (BIG EAST)............................................11:44.68

10. 2001 (Meyo) ..................................................11:49.16

High Jump1. Stacey Cowan, 2004 (BIG EAST) ......5-11 1/2 (1.82m)2. Jen Engelhardt, 1997 (Wilson) ..........5-10 3/4 (1.80m)

Jen Engelhardt, 1999 (BIG EAST)......5-10 3/4 (1.80m)Stacey Cowan, 2005 (N.D. Invite) ......5-10 3/4 (1.80m)

5. Emily Loomis, 2003 (Meyo) ..............5-10 1/2 (1.79m)6. Stacey Cowan, 2004 (Cent. Mich.)............5-10 (1.78m)

Jen Engelhardt, 2000 (Quad) ....................5-10 (1.78m)8. Stacey Cowan, 2004 (NCAA) ..............5-9 3/4 (1.77m)

Jen Engelhardt, five times ..................5-9 3/4 (1.77m)(most recently:Alex Wilson Invitational, 2000)

Long Jump1. Tameisha King, 2003 (CMU Open) ........20-8 1/2 (6.31m)2. Tameisha King, 2002 (Meyo) ....................20-7 (6.27m)3. Tameisha King, 2003 (NCAA) ..........20-6 1/4 (6.25m)4. Tameisha King, 2000 (BIG EAST)......20-4 1/2 (6.21m)5. Tameisha King, 2002 (A.Wilson) ......20-3 3/4 (6.19m)6. Tameisha King, 2001 (Alex Wilson) ........20-3 1/2 (6.18m)7. Tameisha King, 2003 (Meyo) ....................20-3 (6.17m)8. Tameisha King, 2002 (BIG EAST)......20-2 1/2 (6.16m)9. Tameisha King, three times ................20-1 1/2 (6.13m)

(most recently: BIG EAST, 2003)

Triple Jump1. Petra Dankova, 2003 (BIG EAST) ..........41-7 (12.67m)2. Petra Dankova, 2005 (BIG EAST)......41-3 3/4(12.59m)3. Cassie Gullickson, 2007 (Wilson)............40-6 (12.34m)4. Cassie Gullickson, 2007 (BIG EAST) ..40-5 1/2 (12.33m)5. Jaime Volkmer 2003 (BIG EAST)......40-2 1/4 (12.25m)

Jaime Volkmer, 2003 (CMU Open)........40-2 1/4 (12.25m)7. Petra Dankova, 2005 (Meyo) ............40-0 1/2 (12.20m)8. Cassie Gullickson, 2007 (Meyo)........39-9 3/4 (12.13m)9. J.Volkmer, 2003 (BSU/WMU)..................39-8 3/4 (12.11m)

10. Jaime Volkmer, 2000 (BIG EAST) ..........39-8 (12.09m)

Pole Vault1. Mary Saxer, 2006 (N.D. Invite) ..........13-3 1/2 (4.05m)2. Jaime Volkmer, 2003 (BIG EAST) ......13-1 1/2 (4.00m)3. Mary Saxer, 2006 (BIG EAST) ........12-11 3/4 (3.96m)4. Jaime Volkmer, 2003 (Wilson) ..........12-11 1/2 (3.95m)

Mary Saxer, 2006 (Blue & Gold)........12-11 1/2 (3.95m)Mary Saxer, 2006 (Meyo) ................12-11 1/2 (3.95m)

7. Mary Saxer, 2006 (Alex Wilson) ........12-10 1/4 (3.92m)8. Jaime Volkmer, 2003 (vs. MSU)..........12-9 1/2 (3.90m)9. Mary Saxer, 2007 (BIG EAST)..................12-8 (3.86m)

10. Jaime Volkmer, 2003 (Meyo) ..............12-7 1/2 (3.85m)

Shot Put1. Meghan Horn, 2005 (BIG EAST) ....48-8 3/4 (14.85m)2. Karen Harris, 1993 (Alex Wilson) ..........48-1 (14.65m)3. Anna Weber, 2008 (Indiana Relays)..47-7 1/4 (14.51m)4. Meghan Horn, 2006 (BIG EAST) ......46-8 1/4 (14.23m)5. Karen Harris, 1993 (Meyo) ..................45-11 (13.99m)6. Karen Harris, 1993 (Ball St.) ..........45-10 1/2 (13.98m)7. Meghan Horn, 2005 (Meyo) ................45-10 (13.97m)

Jaclyn Espinoza, 2008 (BIG EAST)........45-10 (13.97m)8. Rachel Kavanaugh, 1993 (Ball St.)..........45-9 (13.94m)

Anna Weber, 2007 (BIG EAST)

Weight Throw1. Anna Weber, 2008 (BIG EAST)........63-7 1/2 (19.39m)2. Anna Weber, 2008 (Indiana Relays)..62-0 1/4 (18.90m)3. Anna Weber, 2008 (Notre Dame Invite) ..61-11 1/2 (18.88m)4. Anna Weber, 2008 (Notre Dame Opener) ........58-3 (17.75m)5. Anna Weber, 2008 (Indiana Relays)..63-7 1/2 (19.39m)6. Anna Weber, 2008 (Indiana Relays)..63-7 1/2 (19.39m)7. Anna Weber, 2007 (BIG EAST)......56-11 1/4 (17.35m)8. Anna Weber, 2007 (Wilson) ............56-7 1/4 (17.25m)9. Dore DeBartolo, 2000 (Meyo)..........56-0 1/2 (17.08m)

60 Meters (since 1999)1. Maryann Erigha, 2006 (Alex Wilson-Final) ............7.382. Maryann Erigha, 2006 (Meyo-Final) ......................7.423. Maryann Erigha, 2006 (Alex Wilson-Prelim) ............7.434. Ayesha Boyd, 2002 (BIG EAST) ............................7.445. Maryann Erigha, 2006 (BIG EAST-Prelim)..............7.466. Maryann Erigha, four times....................................7.47

(most recently: BIG EAST-Final, 2006)10. Maryann Erigha, 2005 (Meyo-Final) ......................7.48

Maryann Erigha, 2006 (Meyo-Prelim) ....................7.48

200 Meters1. Maryann Erigha, 2005 (Alex Wilson)....................23.602. Maryann Erigha, 2006 (Meyo)..............................23.743. Maryann Erigha, 2005 (Meyo)..............................23.854. Kymia Love, 2003 (Ball State/WMU) ..................23.885. Maryann Erigha, 2006 (Alex Wilson)....................23.906. Maryann Erigha, 2006 (BIG EAST-Final) ..............23.967. Liz Grow, 2001 (Alex Wilson) ..............................24.00

Ayesha Boyd, 2002 (BIG EAST) ..........................24.009. Ayesha Boyd, 2002 (Alex Wilson) ........................24.02

10. Ayesha Boyd, 2002 (NCAA) ................................24.04

400 Meters1. Liz Grow, 2002 (NCAA-Preliminaries)..................52.732. Liz Grow, 2002 (NCAA-Final) ............................52.883. Liz Grow, 2002 (Alex Wilson) ..............................53.104. Liz Grow, 2001 (Meyo) ........................................53.305. Liz Grow, 2001 (NCAA-Final) ............................53.426. Liz Grow, 2001 (NCAA-Preliminaries)..................53.737. Liz Grow, 2002 (Meyo) ........................................53.898. Okechi Ogbuokiri, 2006 (N.D. Opener) ..............54.009. Okechi Ogbuokiri, 2005 (Alex Wilson) ................54.03

10. Liz Grow, 1999 (Alex Wilson)..............................54.05

500 Meters1. Liz Grow, 2002 (BIG EAST)..............................1:11.652. Cora Dayon, 2008 (BIG EAST) ........................1:12.133. Crysta Swayzer, 2007 (BIG EAST-Final) ............1:12.264. Natalie Johnson, 2008 (BIG EAST)....................1:12.275. Liz Grow, 2002 (BIG EAST)..............................1:12.356. Tiffany Gunn, 2005 (Notre Dame Invite) ..........1:12.457. Cora Dayon, 2008 (BIG EAST-Prelim).............. 1:12.578. Liz Grow, 2002 (Tri Meet) ................................1:12.619. Nadia Schmiedt, 1998 (Meyo) ..........................1:12.68

Natalie Johnson, 2008 (BIG EAST-Prelim) ........ 1:12.68

600 Meters1. Nadia Schmiedt, 1998 (Red Simmons) ..............1:32.722. Erica Peterson, 1993 (Purdue Relays) ................1:33.053. Nadia Schmiedt, 1997 (Indiana) ........................1:33.074. Erica Peterson, 1994 (MSU Quad) ....................1:33.175. Nadia Schmiedt, 1998 (Purdue Open) ..............1:33.306. Amanda Alvarez, 2002 (Windsor) ......................1:35.97

800 Meters1. Jacqueline Carter, 2006 (Alex Wilson) ..............2:08.752. Kelly Langhans, 2008 (Meyo) ............................2:09.353. Erica Peterson, 1993 (Nebraska) ........................2:10.134. Jacqueline Carter, 2006 (BIG EAST-Final)..............2:10.255. Erica Peterson, 1995 (Wilson) ..........................2:10.406. Erica Peterson, 1993 (Ball State) ........................2:10.427. Kerry Meagher, 2003 (Alex Wilson) ................2:10.788. Kelly Langhans, 2008 (BIG EAST-Premil) ........ 2:11.379. Jacqueline Carter, 2006 (BIG EAST-Prelim) ..............2:11.44

10. Berit Junker, 1998 (BIG EAST) ........................2:11.50

1,000 Meters1. Brianne Schmidt, 2006 (BIG EAST-Prelim) ............2:51.252. Jacqueline Carter, 2006 (Meyo) ........................2:51.703. Kerry Meagher, 2003 (BIG EAST-Final) ............2:52.434. Amy Siegel, 1995 (WMU/Marquette) ..............2:52.875. Kerry Meagher, 2003 (BIG EAST-Prelim) ..........2:52.906. Brianne Schmidt, 2007 (BIG EAST-Final) ..........2:53.157. Brianne Schmidt, 2005 (Meyo) ..........................2:53.258. Kerry Meagher, 2003 (Meyo) ............................2:53.409. Brianne Schmidt, 2007 (Meyo) ..........................2:53.55

10. Jennifer Pavela, 1999 (Meyo) ............................2:53.57


Women’sOutdoor Bests100 Meters

1. Maryann Erigha, 2005 (Mount SAC)....................11.282. Maryann Erigha, 2005 (Dr. Pepper) ......................11.473. Dominqué Calloway, 1997 (Miami) ......................11.484. Dominqué Calloway, 1997 (Billy Hayes) ..............11.525. Maryann Erigha, 2006 (NCAA Mideast) ..............11.536. Maryann Erigha, twice ........................................11.56

(Most recently: 2007 (BIG EAST-Final)8. Maryann Erigha, 2005 (Georgia Tech) ..................11.60

Maryann Erigha, 2006 (Cent. Coll.-Final) ..............11.60Maryann Erigha, 2006 (BIG EAST-Prelim)............11.60

200 Meters1. Dominqué Calloway, 1997 (Billy Hayes) ..............23.252. Maryann Erigha, 2005 (Mount SAC)....................23.283. Dominqué Calloway, 1997 (NCAA-Prelim)............23.394. Maryann Erigha, 2005 (Dr. Pepper) ......................23.485. Ayesha Boyd, 2002 (Arizona State) ......................23.60

Ayesha Boyd, 2002 (Florida Relays)......................23.607. Maryann Erigha, 2005 (NCAA Mideast) ..............23.618. Maryann Erigha, twice ........................................23.67

(Most recently: Mt. SAC, 2007)10. Maryann Erigha, 2004 (NCAA Mideast) ..............23.70

400 Meters1. Liz Grow, 2002 (BIG EAST-Final) ........................52.052. Liz Grow, 2001 (BIG EAST-Preliminaries) ............52.403. Liz Grow, 2002 (NCAA) ......................................52.504. Liz Grow, 2002 (Pomona-Pitzer) ..........................52.615. Liz Grow, 2000 (Georgia Tech) ............................53.106. Liz Grow, 2002 (Tom Botts) ................................53.147. Liz Grow, 2001 (BIG EAST) ................................53.178. Alison Howard, 1997 (Billy Hayes) ......................53.249. Liz Grow, 2001 (NCAA) ......................................53.28

800 Meters1. Berit Junker, 1996 (Georgia Tech)......................2:05.682. Berit Junker, 1996 (BIG EAST) ........................2:07.533. Berit Junker, 1996 (NCAA) ..............................2:07.894. Natalie Johnson, 2008 (Mt. SAC) ......................2:08.095. Berit Junker, 1995 (National Invit.)....................2:08.626. Kelly Langhans, 2008 (Mt. SAC)........................2:08.657. Natalie Johnson , 2008 (BIG EAST) ..................2:07.718. Jacqueline Carter, 2006 (Cent. Collegiates) ................2:09.219. Kelly Langhans, 2008 (BIG EAST) ............................2:09.34

10. Jacqueline Carter, 2006 (Stanford) ....................2:09.50

1,500 Meters1. Lauren King, 2003 (Georgia Tech) ....................4:14.722. Kerry Meagher, 2005 (NCAA) ..........................4:16.373. Lauren King, 2003 (Mount SAC) ......................4:16.434. Lauren King, 2002 (NCAA-Final)......................4:16.515. Kerry Meagher, 2004 (Georgia Tech) ................4:16.886. Lauren King, 2002 (NCAA-Prelim.) ..................4:17.017. Lauren King, 2002 (Georgia Tech) ....................4:17.338. Molly Huddle, 2007 (Georgia Tech) ..................4:17.849. Kerry Meagher, 2004 (NCAA Mideast) ............4:18.16

10. Kerry Meagher, 2004 (NCAA-Prelim) ..............4:18.23

3,000 Meters1. JoAnna Deeter, 1999 (BIG EAST) ....................9:18.312. Molly Huddle, 2003 (USATF-Jr.’s) ....................9:19.523. JoAnna Deeter, 1998 (Butler) ..........................9:30.824. JoAnna Deeter, 1999 (Purdue) ..........................9:35.415. Stefanie Jensen, 1993 (National Inv.)..................9:39.266. Stefanie Jensen, 1993 (Sea Ray) ........................9:42.64

3,000-Meter Steeplechase1. Lindsey Ferguson, 2008 (BIG EAST)................10:29.632. Lindsey Ferguson, 2007 (BIG EAST)................10:41.333. Katie DeRusso, 2005 (NCAA Mideast)............10:41.494. Lindsey Ferguson, 2007 (Stanford) ..................10:45.415. Lindsey Ferguson, 2008 (Mt.SAC)....................10:45.735. Katie DeRusso, 2006 (Stanford) ......................10:47.056. Lindsey Ferguson, 2007 (Mideast) ....................10:47.107. Katie DeRusso, 2005 (Stanford) ......................10:51.418. Lindsey Ferguson (Mt. SAC)............................10:51.969. Katie DeRusso, 2007 (BIG EAST) ..................10:54.16

10. Megan Johnson, 2004 (Spring Opener) ............10:54.70

5,000 Meters1. Molly Huddle, 2004 (Mount SAC) ..................15:32.552. Molly Huddle, 2007 (Mt. SAC) ......................15:32.833. Molly Huddle, 2003 (Mount SAC) ..................15:36.954. Molly Huddle, 2007 (NCAA-Final) ................15:37.655. Molly Huddle, 2004 (Oly.Trials-Final) ............15:37.926. Molly Huddle, 2006 (Mount SAC) ..................15:40.417. Molly Huddle, 2004 (Oly.Trials-Prelim.) ............15:47.158. Stephanie Madia, 2006 (Mount SAC) ..............15:47.599. Molly Huddle, 2007 (Stanford) ........................15:50.53

10. Stephanie Madia, 2005 (Mount SAC) ..............15:53.11

10,000 Meters1. Molly Huddle, 2006 (BIG EAST) ....................32:37.872. Molly Huddle, 2007 (BIG EAST) ....................33:20.423. JoAnna Deeter, 1999 (Stanford) ......................33:28.014. Lauren King, 2005 (NCAA) ............................33:56.955. JoAnna Deeter, 1999 (NCAA) ........................34:05.896. Lauren King, 2005 (Mount SAC) ....................34:11.787. Alison Klemmer, 1999 (Stanford) ....................34:19.198. Alison Klemmer, 1999 (NCAA) ......................34:26.749. Alison Klemmer, 2000 (Stanford) ....................34:30.16

100-Meter Hurdles1. Dominqué Calloway, 1997 (Billy Hayes) ..............13.132. Dominqué Calloway, 1997 (Carolina) ..................13.183. Dominque Calloway, 1997 (NCAA-Final) ............13.284. Dominqué Calloway, 1997 (NCAA-Prelim) ..........13.295. Dominqué Calloway, 1997 (Carolina) ..................13.336. Tameisha King, 2003 (BIG EAST-Prelim)..............13.527. Tameisha King, 2003 (Tom Botts) ........................13.618. Tameisha King, 2003 (BIG EAST-Final) ................13.649. Alyissa Hasan, 2008 (BIG EAST)..........................13.71

10. Tameisha King, 2002 (BIG EAST) ........................13.81

400-Meter Hurdles1. Erica Peterson, 1994 (Georgia Tech) ....................58.252. Nadia Schmidt, 1999 (Georgia Tech) ....................58.273. Nadia Schmidt, 1999 (Pomona Pitzer) ..................58.304. Erica Peterson, 1993 (National Inv.)......................58.315. Nadia Schmidt, 1999 (BIG EAST)........................58.60

4 x 100-Meter Relay1. 2002 (Mount SAC) ..............................................44.30

Tameisha King, Liz Grow,Ayesha Boyd, Kymia Love

2. 2003 (NCAA-Preliminary) ..................................44.323. 2001 (Georgia Tech Invitational) ..........................44.454. 2002 (NCAA)......................................................44.675. 2002 (Florida Relays) ..........................................44.706. 2003 (Baldy Castillo)............................................44.737. 2002 (Tom Botts) ................................................44.738. 2001 (Spring Opener) ..........................................44.749. 2002 (BIG EAST) ................................................44.77

10. 2002 (Pomona-Pitzer) ..........................................44.82

4 x 400-Meter Relay1. 2002 (NCAA-Final) ..........................................3:32.12

Liz Grow, Kristen Dodd,Ayesha Boyd, Kymia Love

2. 2002 (NCAA-Preliminaries) ..............................3:33.343. 2003 (NCAA-Preliminaries) ..............................3:33.534. 2000 (Georgia Tech)..........................................3:35.435. 2002 (Drake Relays) ........................................3:36.626. 2002 (Mount SAC) ..........................................3:36.997. 2001 (Drake Relays) ........................................3:37.06

4 x 800-Meter Relay1. 2002 (BIG EAST)..............................................8:53.76

Lauren King, Megan Johnson,Kerry Meagher, Melissa Webb

2. 2003 (BIG EAST)..............................................8:56.433. 2008 (BIG EAST)..............................................8:58.474. 1995 (Drake Relays) ........................................9:00.465. 1999 (Drake Relays) ........................................9:03.936. 2004 (BIG EAST)..............................................9:05.367. 2007 (BIG EAST)..............................................9:05.55

High Jump1. Jen Engelhardt, 1999 (Mt. SAC) ..........6-0 3/4 (1.85m)2. Jen Engelhardt, 2000 (Billy Hayes)..............6-0 (1.83m)3. Jen Engelhardt, 2000 (BIG EAST)........5-11 1/2 (1.82m)4. Jen Engelhardt, 1999 (BIG EAST) ........5-11 1/4 (1.81m)5. Emily Loomis, three times..................5-10 3/4 (1.80m)

(most recently: NCAA-Final, 2006)8. Stacey Cowan, twice ................................5-10 (1.78m)

(most recently: Stanford Invitational, 2005)Jen Engelhardt, three times ......................5-10 (1.78m)

(most recently: Drake Relays, 1998)

Long Jump1. Tameisha King, 2003 (BIG EAST)......21-8 1/4 (6.61m)2. Tameisha King, 2002 (Georgia Tech) ..............21-4 (6.50m)3. Tameisha King, 2000 (BIG EAST)......21-1 1/2 (6.44m)4. Tameisha King, 2003 (Tom Botts) ........20-10 3/4 (6.37m)5. Tameisha King, 2000 (Georgia Tech) ............20-10 (6.35m)6. Tameisha King, 2003 (NCAA) ..........20-9 3/4 (6.34m)7. Tameisha King, 2000 (Billy Hayes) ..........20-9 1/4 (6.33m)8. Tameisha King, 2003 (NCAA Regional ) ........20-9 (6.32m)9. Tameisha King, 2002 (Fla.Relays)..........20-8 1/2 (6.31m)

Tameisha King, 2002 (NCAA) ..........20-8 1/2 (6.31m)

Triple Jump1. Petra Dankova, 2004 (BIG EAST) ..........41-6 (12.65m)2. Jaime Volkmer, 2003 (BIG EAST) ......41-4 1/2 (12.61m)3. Jaime Volkmer, 2001 (Woodland) ..........41-0 1/2 (12.51m)4. Petra Dankova, 2004 (NCAARegional)......40-11 1/2 (12.48m)5. Petra Dankova, 2003 (BIG EAST) ..........40-7 (12.37m)6. Petra Dankova, 2003 (Ga.Tech)........40-6 1/4 (12.35m)7. P. Dankova, 2003 (Indy Relays) ........40-2 1/4 (12.25m)8. Cassie Gullickson, 2006 (BIG EAST) ..............40-2 (12.24m)9. P. Dankova, 2004 (Tom Botts) ..........40-0 3/4 (12.21m)

10. Jaime Volkmer, 2000 (Quad) ..........39-10 3/4 (12.16m)Jaime Volkmer, 2002 (BIG EAST) ........39-10 3/4 (12.16m)

Pole Vault1. Mary Saxer, 2008 (NCAA Regional) ................13-3 3/4 (4.06m)2. Mary Saxer, 2008 (BIG EAST) ..........13-3 1/2 (4.00m)2. Jaime Volkmer, 2003 (Baldy Castillo) ..........12-9 1/2 (3.90m)3. Mary Saxer, 2006 (Mount SAC) ........12-9 1/2 (3.90m)4. Jaime Volkmer, twice ................................12-6 (3.81m)

(Most recently:Tom Botts, 2003)5. Jaime Volkmer, 2002 (BIG EAST) ........12-5 3/4 (3.085m) 6. Jaime Volkmer, twice..........................12-5 1/2 (3.80m)

(Most recently: BIG EAST, 2003)Mary Saxer, three times ....................12-5 1/2 (3.80m)(Most recently: Spartan Invite, 2007)

Shot Put1. Dore DeBartolo, 2001 (Tom Botts)........47-5 3/4 (14.47m)2. Dore DeBartolo, 2000 (BIG EAST) ..........47-5 1/4 (14.46m)

Meghan Horn, 2005 (BIG EAST) ..............47-5 1/4 (14.46m)4. Meghan Horn, 2005 (Hillsdale)........................47-1 (14.35m)5. Anna Weber, 2007 (Cent. Collegate)..........46-7 1/4 (14.20m)6. Anna Weber, 2008 (BIG EAST) ................46-6 1/4 (14.18m)7. Dore DeBartolo, 2001 (Spring Opener)............46-6 (14.17m)8. Anna Weber, 2007 (BIG EAST) ................46-3 1/4 (14.10m)9. Jaclyn Espinoza, 2008 (BIG EAST) ............46-2 1/2 (14.08m)

10. Meghan Horn, 2005 (Cent. Collegate) ......46-1 1/4 (14.05m)

Discus1. Jaclyn Espinoza, 2008 (NCAA Regional) ..172-0 (52.42m)2. Dore DeBartolo, 1999 (Georgia Tech) ........171-1(52.14m)3. Dore DeBartolo, 2000 (Billy Hayes)........169-2 (51.56m)4. Jaclyn Espinoza, 2008 (BIG EAST)........168-2 (51.25m)5. Jaclyn Espinoza, 2007 ( Regional) ..........165-7 (50.48m)6. Jaclyn Espinoza, 2007 (Hillsdale) ..........163-3 (49.76m)7. Jaclyn Espinoza, 2007 (Sham.) ........160-1 1/2 (48.81m)8. Jaclyn Espinoza, 2007 (NCAA)............159-02 (48.52m)9. Jaclyn Espinoza, 2007 (ASU) ..............156-11 (47.82m)

10. Dore DeBartolo, 1999 (Spring Open) ........156-3 (47.64m)

Hammer Throw1. Anna Weber, 2008 ( Regional) ........192-3 1/2 (58.61m)2. Anna Weber, 2008 (Drake Relays) ......190-10 (58.16m)3. Anna Weber, 2008 (Eastern Michigan) ............(57.31m)4. Anna Weber, 2007 ( Regional) ..............185-4 (56.50m)5. Anna Weber, 2007 (BIG EAST)......184-0 1/2 (56.09m)6. Dore DeBartolo, 2000 (Miami)............182-10 (55.74m)7. Dore DeBartolo, 2001 (Spring Opener)..........182-2 (55.52m)8. Dore DeBartolo, 2000 (Baldy Castillo)..........181-11 (55.46m)

Javelin1. Laura Huarte, 2006 (Mount SAC) ........154-2 (47.00m)2. Laura Huarte, 2006 (BIG EAST) ......150-5 1/2 (45.87m)3. Laura Huarte, 2006 (NCAA Regional)..........149-6 (45.56m)4. Laura Huarte, 2006 (Cal Poly) ..............146-9 (44.73m)5. Kate Duman, 2005 (Dr. Pepper) ..........142-11 (43.56m)6. K. Duman, 2005 (NCAARegional) ....142-0 1/2 (43.29m)7. Kate Duman, 2004 (Tom Botts) ..........141-3 (43.07m)8. Elise Knutzen, 2008 (Ga.Tech) 140-3 1/2 (42.75m)9. Laura Huarte, 2004 (BIG EAST) ....139-9 (42.59m)

10. Kate Duman, 2005 (BIG EAST)......139-0 (42.38m)

Heptathlon1. Alyissa Hasan, 2008 (California) ....................5,5092. Alyissa Hasan, 2008 (NCAA) ........................5,3743. Alyissa Hasan, 2008 (BIG EAST)....................5,3654. Alyissa Hasan, 2006 (BIG EAST)....................4,7365. Stacey Cowan, 2003 (BIG EAST) ..................4,6756. Stacey Cowan, 2004 (BIG EAST) ..................4,5767. Betsy Lazzeri, 2002 (BIG EAST) ....................4,4898. Betsy Lazzeri, 2002 (Florida Relays) ..............4,4639. Emily Bienko, 1999 (BIG EAST) ....................4,390


Men’s Cross CountryMonogram winners

Farrell, Pete................................1965, 1966, 1967Fern, Robert ................................................1988Filosa, John ........................................1979, 1980Fox, Charles........................................1977, 1979Gallasso, Dale......................................1961, 1962Garrett, Dan ............1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988Grace, Scott ........................................1996, 1997Gregory, Ron....................1957, 1958, 1959, 1960Griewe, Ray ................................................1999Hagerman, Brock ........................................2006Hatherly,Tony ....................................1978, 1979Higgins,Ted ........................................1997, 1998Holleran, Pete ....................................1969, 1970Hoover, Bob ......................................1961, 1962Horgan, Dan ......................................1976, 1977Housley, Michael........................1972, 1973, 1974Hojnacki, Jeff ......................................1993, 1994Howard, Ken ............................1965, 1966, 1967Hurt, James ........................................1974, 1975Jackson, Dan ................................................2007Johnson, Ryan......................................2002, 2004Johnston, Dennis ........................1958, 1959, 1960Juba, Ed ......................................................1983Keane, John................................2000, 2001, 2002Kearns, Patrick..................1987, 1989, 1990, 1991Keegan, Kevin ..............................................1991Kenny, Kevin................................................1976Kerwin, Brian..............................2001, 2002, 2003Kunth, Nate ................................................1993Latting, Chris ..............................................1978Lavelle, Ed....................................................1990Leahy, Bill ..................................1965, 1966, 1967Lennon,Tom ................................................2000Lopez, Antonio ............................................1999Lunney, Steve ......................................1986, 1987Macken,Tom................................................1987Magill, John ........................................1984, 1985Malligan, John ....................................1961, 1962Markezich, Ron ......1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988Martisus, Derek ..................................1994, 1995Maxfield, Craig ............................................1983Maxwell, Ryan ................1996, 1997, 1998, 1999McIntosh, Pete ....................................1961, 1962McManus, Sean..........................1996, 1998, 1999McWilliams, Mike ............1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

Meloro, J.R................................1992, 1993, 1994Mertens, David ............................................2000Miranda, Jay ................................................1975Mobley,Todd ....................2000, 2001, 2002, 2003Monahan, Chris ........................1958, 1959, 1960Moore,Tim ......................2002, 2003, 2004, 2005Morgan, Daniel ..........................1976, 1977, 1978Morrison, Eric..............................................2002Mulvey, Rick ......................................1986, 1988Novak, Marc ................................................1976O’Brien, Dan ......................................1961, 1962O’Connor, Mike ..............1986, 1987, 1989, 1990O’Donnell, Sean ..............2002, 2003, 2004, 2005O’Flaherty, Shane ........................................1986O’Rourke,Tom..........................1986, 1988, 1989Popejoy, Mike......................................2006, 2007Ptacek,Todd........................................2005, 2006Quaderer, Joe ......................................1968, 1969Radkewich, Nick ......................1990, 1991, 1992Reamer, Dick......................................1964, 1965Reinhart, James ................1973, 1974, 1975, 1976Rexing, Jason....................1994, 1995, 1996, 1997Riely, John ..................................................1980Ronzone, Matt ............................................1988Rorke, Dan ......................1957, 1958, 1959, 1960Ruder, Nate......................1991, 1992, 1993, 1994Saracino, Dan ....................................1968, 1969Seiling, Derek ..................1992, 1993, 1995, 1996Shay, Ryan........................1997, 1998, 1999, 2001Smedley, Mike ..............................................1995Smoran, Mike ..............................................1987Smyth, Patrick ..................2005, 2006, 2007Spiro, Harold ......................................1965, 1966Springer, Paul ....................................2007Stepan, Fred ................................................1976Striowski, Marc ................1998, 1999, 2000, 2001Strohman, Joseph ................................1977, 1978Sullivan, Patrick ........................1977, 1978, 1979Timm, Bob ........................................1965, 1966Trautmann, Jim ............................................1992Tyler, Jim..........................1981, 1982, 1983, 1984Van Ort, Kaleb ..........................2003, 2004, 2005Walker, Jake ..............................2006, 2007Watson, Jake ..............................2005, 2006,2007Watson, Luke ..................1998, 1999, 2000, 2001Weaver, Austin ....................................2003, 2004Zanderson, Sean ..................................2000, 2001

Bold indicates 2008 returnees.

Adams, Brett......................2005, 2006, 2007Alber, David ......................2000, 2001, 2002, 2003Alt, Anthony ................................................1997Althoff, Matt ....................1993, 1994, 1995, 1996Ambrico,Vinny ..................................2004, 2005Andrassy, A.J. ............................2003, 2004, 2005Arce, Antonio ..........1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000Aragon, Chuck ................1977, 1978, 1979, 1980Bartolini, Aldo..............................................1979Bartrand,Tim ..............................................1982Benninger, Kurt ................2003, 2004, 2005, 2006Bergan, Don........................................1964, 1965Biccicchi, Carl ....................................1979, 1980Bird, Mario ..................................................2001Boivin, Mark ................................................1974Burke, James ......................................1989, 1991Cahill, Ryan ..............................1987, 1988, 1990Cannon,Tim ....................1981, 1982, 1983, 1984Caron, Ralph ......................................1980, 1982Carver, Frank ............................1961, 1962, 1963Cato, Matt....................................................1979Cawley, Galen ............................1957, 1958, 1959Clark, Bill ................................1962, 1963, 1964Clark,Will ..................................................1994Coffey, Mike ..............................1963, 1964, 1965Collins, Mike ............................1967, 1968, 1969Collins, Mike ......................................1983, 1984Conway, Mike ............................1995, 1996, 1997Conway, Patrick ........................1999, 2000, 2001Cotton, Dae ..............................1957, 1958, 1959Courtney, Bill....................1981, 1982, 1983, 1984Cowan, John ....................1991, 1992, 1993, 1994Coyle, John ......................1989, 1990, 1991, 1992Curran, Dan........................................2004, 2007Dauphinais, Bill ..................................1989, 1990Dean, Ed....................................1963, 1964, 1965Dempsey,Tom ..................1958, 1959, 1960, 1961Diamond,Tim ..............................................1985Dillon, Andy ..............................1980, 1982, 1983Dirnberger, Larry ................................1964, 1965Drake, Mike......................1988, 1989, 1990, 1991DuBois, Shane............................1992, 1993, 1994Dunlop, Joe ......................1993, 1994, 1995, 1996Dudley, John ..............................................1999Engelhardt,Tim ..................................1996, 1998

Kurt Benningerearned four crosscountry and fivetrack and fieldmonograms from2003-2008 onhis way tobecoming one ofthe mostaccomplishedrunners in NotreDame history

The 1963 crosscountry team whichfinished third at the

NCAAChampionship:

Kneeling (left toright) team captain

Frank Carver,Bill Clark. Standing

(left to right)Rich Fennelly,Mike Coffey,

Larry Dirmberger,Ed Dean and headcoach Alex Wilson.


Women’s Cross CountryMonogram Winners

Flood, Eva ..........................................1991, 1992Gorski, Lisa................................1990, 1991, 1992Guyer, Laura ................................................1993Handley, Jennifer ..............1999, 2000, 2001, 2002Higgins,Abby ....................................2007Hood, Emily ......................................1993, 1994Huddle, Molly ..................2002, 2003, 2004, 2005Husted, Emily ..................1991, 1992, 1993, 1994Jensen, Stefanie ..................................1991, 1992Johnson, Megan ................2000, 2001, 2002, 2003Kaptur, Renee............................1988, 1989, 1990Kavan, Ramsey ............................................2005Kelly, Maureen ..........................1993, 1994, 1995Kibelstis,Teresa ..........................1986, 1987, 1988Kiley, Janel ..........................................1996, 1997King, Lauren......................2001, 2002, 2003, 2004King, Loryn..................................................2002Klemmer, Alison ........................1997, 1998, 1999Kohlmeier, Amy............................................2006Kramer, Kristine................1991, 1992, 1993, 1994Kuenster, Chrissy ................................1999, 2000LaSelle, Nicole ....................................1996, 1999Lavigne, Michelle ........................................1995Ledrick, Jennifer ..............1987, 1988, 1989, 1990Lemanski,Terese ........................1988, 1989, 1990Lehman, Kathleen ..............................1986, 1987Long, Carolyn ..............................................1993Loughlin, Nancy ..........................................1986Luby, Erin ........................1996, 1997, 1998, 1999Madia, Stephanie ..............2002, 2003, 2004, 2005Marinangeli, Jean ......................2003, 2004, 2005Mazur, Ann ........................................2006, 2007Meagher, Kerry..........................2002, 2003, 2004Merkel, Julia........................................1986, 1987McGrath, Anne ............................................2000Morales, Ana ................................................2002Murray,Wendy ................1986, 1987, 1988, 1989

Nelsen, Maggie ..................................2003, 2004Nusrala, Lucy......................................1988, 1989O’Brien, Bridget ........................1997, 1998, 1999Olding, Sunni ............................2004, 2005, 2006Olson, Erin ........................................1998, 1999Opet, Julie ........................................2006Pavela, Jennifer ............................................1998Peterson, Kelly ....................................1996, 1997Reichenbach, Heidi ......................................1996Rice, Patti ..................................1997, 1998, 1999Rice,Theresa ............................1986, 1987, 1988Riley, Sarah ......................1991, 1992, 1993, 1994Rocha, Heidi......................................2006Ryan, Kevaleen ............................................1988Schmidt, Julia ................................................2001Schmidt, Melissa..................................2000, 2001Seigel, Amy................................1993, 1994, 1995Siqueira,Valerie ..........................................1998Tacl, Beth ..........................................2007Treece, Marissa ..................................2007Villarreal, Patty ............................................1990Volland, Mary ..............................................1995Wales, Katie ........................................2002, 2003Walsh, Mieke ..............................................1997Emily Wauford ..................................2007Webster, Elizabeth......................2003, 2004, 2005

Bold indicates 2008 returnees

Alfieri, Becky ............................1991, 1992, 1994Arnerich, Christi............................................2001Bakula, Denise ............................................1996Bauman, Becca ..........................2006, 2007Blaising, Amy ......................................1989, 1990Boulware, Kala ............................................1991Bradley, Diana............................1989, 1990, 1991Burn, Hilary ................................................2000Deeter, JoAnna ..........................1996, 1997, 1998DeRusso, Katie....................................2004, 2005Dodds, Emily................................................1995Dudas, Kristen ..........................1993, 1994, 1995Dutton, Lindsay............................................1995Eaton, Kari..........................................1999, 2000Endress, Rachel ..................................2000, 2001Esterline, Sarah ............................................1990Ferguson, Lindsey ......................2006, 2007Fibuch, Jennifer ..........................2000, 2001, 2002Filar, Linda ................................1986, 1987, 1988

For the second time in three seasons, Notre Dame earned a spot on the awards podium at the NCAA Cross CountryChampionship with a fourth-place finish in 2004 (from left to right: head coach Tim Connelly, Elizabeth Webster, JeanMarinangeli, Molly Huddle, Maggie Nelsen, Katie DeRusso, Lauren King, Kerry Meagher, Stephanie Madia andSunni Olding).

Wendy Murray was one of the first women’s crosscountry runners to earn a monogram at Notre Dame in1986. She eventually earned four such awards, the firstwomen’s Irish harrier to earn that distinction.

Bridget O’Brien was a three-time cross countrymonogram winner from 1997-99.


Men’s Track & FieldMonogram Winners

B-B-B-B

Bachman, Charles ..................................1915, 1916, 1917

Bailey, Edward ........................................................1920

Bailie, Roy ............................................1929, 1930, 1931

Baker, James ..........................................1952, 1954, 1955

Balistrieri, Joseph......................................................1961

Barber, Mark..........................................2002, 2003, 2004

Barber,Thomas ..............................................1922, 1924

Barr,William ........................................1923, 1924, 1925

Barrett, Ordo............................................................1902

Barron, Emmett ....................................1925, 1926, 1927

Baumer, Frederick ..................................................1922

Beams, Byron ..................................................1955, 1956

Behrman, Harry ......................................................1932

Beinor, J. Edward ..................................1937, 1938, 1939

Belcher, John................................................2008

Bell, Dave ......................................................1971, 1972

Bell, Greg........................................................1981, 1982

Bennett, Brad ..................................................1944, 1948

Bennett, Geoff ................................................2004, 2005

Benninger, Kurt ..........2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

Bensberg,William J. ................................................1913

Benson,William ......................................................1963

Bereolos, Hercules ....................................................1940

Bergan, Donald ......................................1965, 1966, 1967

Bergman,Alfred ..........................1911, 1912, 1914, 1915

Bergman,Arthur ......................................................1916

Bergtold, Joseph ......................................................1946

Bernard, Edgar ........................................................1938

Bernard, Robert ....................................1934, 1935, 1936

Bernards, David......................................1979, 1980, 1981

Bernier,Thomas ..............................................1979, 1980

Betlach, David ................................................1976, 1978

Bicicchi, Carl............................................................1983

Birder, Cecil ............................................................1913

Blakeslee, Hal ..........................................................1956

Blaney, Ryan ............................................................1999

Boagni, Kenneth..............................................1929, 1930

Boland, Joseph..........................................................1926

Bollas, James ..........................................1949, 1950, 1951

Borgos, Michael........................................................1992

Bov,Thomas ........................................1926, 1927, 1928

Bowdren, James ..............................................1933, 1934

Bowers, Ralph ..........................................................1933

Boyle, Edward ........................................1935, 1936, 1937

Boyle, Hugh ............................................................1905

Boyle,William ................................................1963, 1964

Boyne, Robert ................................................1949, 1950

Bracken, James ................................................2001, 2003

Bradley, John W. ......................................................1930

Bradley, Keith ..........................................................1964

Brady, John ..............................................................1969

Brady, Raymond..............................................1923, 1924

Branigan, John..........................................................1990

Brantfort, Chauncey..................................................1931

Brehmer,Walter........................................................1943

Breitenbach, Michael ................................................1959

Brennan, Michael......................................................1984

Brennan, Robert ......................................................1929

Breunlin, Douglas ..................................1967, 1968, 1969

Brill, Martin ............................................................1930

Broderick, Edwin ..................................1967, 1968, 1969

Brooks, Chandler ..........................................2008

Brosey, H. Clifford ..........................................1940, 1946

Brown, Bobby ........................................1997, 1998, 1999

Brown, John....................................................1928, 1929

Brown, Michael ............................1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

Brown,Tim ..............................................................1987

Brown,William......................................1927, 1928, 1929

Bruch, James ..................................................1963, 1964

Bryson, Newton ..............................................1973, 1974

Buckley,Thomas ......................................................1969

Buenger,William ............................................1940, 1941

Buhrfiend, Kevin ......................................................1991

Burger, Peter ................................1977, 1978, 1979, 1980

Burke, Frank ............................................................1944

Burke, James ..................................................1991, 1992

Burke,William ........................................................1920

Burns,Andrew ................................................1994, 1995

Burns, Edward ..........................................................1974

Burns, John ....................................................1957, 1958

Burns, Michael ........................................................1988

Butler,Timothy ..............................................1965, 1966

Buzaid, Billy ................................................2008

C-C-C-C

Caffrey, Robert ........................................................1978

Cahill, Nathan ................................................2000, 2001

Cahill, Ryan..................................1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

Call, Charles ..................................................1917, 1918

Callan, Daniel ..........................................................1982

Cameron,Alexander ................................................1922

Campagnone, John ..................................................1952

Cannon, Niall..................................................1999, 2000

Cannon,Timothy ............................................1982, 1985

A-A-A-A

Abbott, Joseph ......................................1927, 1928, 1930

Abernathy, John........................................................1930

Adams, Brett ..........................................2005, 2006, 2007

Afridi, Jamal ....................................................2005, 2008

Alexander, John ....................................1952, 1953, 1954

Alba, Juan ..............................................2001, 2002, 2003

Alber, David....................................................2002, 2003

Allard, Bernard................................................1954, 1956

Allmendinger,William ....................................1976, 1978

Almaguer, Benjamin ..............................1950, 1951, 1952

Althoff, Matt..........................................1995, 1996, 1997

Ambrico,Vincent ............................................1969, 1970

Ambrico,Vinny ............................2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

Amitie, Daniel ..........................................................1994

Anderson, Jeffrey ............................................1976, 1979

Anderson, Phil ..........................................................1944

Andrassy,A.J.............................................................2006

Andrulonis, Nate ......................................................2001

Annen, Kyle ..........................................2005, 2006, 2007

Antoine, Richard ......................................................1995

Aragon, Charles ............................1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

Arce,Antonio ........................................1995, 1999, 2000

Archer, Clyde W.......................................................1940

Autry, Joel..............................................1984, 1985, 1987

Mike Brown earned four monograms from 1996-1999and won five BIG EAST indoor and outdoor pole vaultchampionships.

Brett Adams was a three-time monogram winner andearned five all-BIG EAST honors.


Cantwell, Brian ..............................................1965, 1966

Carey, Robert..................................................1925, 1926

Caron, Ralph ........................................1982, 1983, 1984

Carver, Francis ................................................1962, 1964

Casey, Charles ........................................1923, 1924, 1925

Caspar, Philip ..................................................1991, 1992

Casper, Ed................................................................1997

Cato, Matt................................................................1980

Cavanagh, John ......................................1935, 1936, 1937

Cavanaugh, John ....................................2006, 2007, 2008

Cawley, Galen .......................................1958, 1959, 1960

Chamney,Thomas ........................2003, 2004, 2006, 2007

Chaput, Michael ....................................1965, 1966, 1967

Charters, Robert ......................................................1949

Chevraux,Thomas....................................................1964

Choplin, Blake......................................2007, 2008

Christian, Craig ........................................................1994

Christian, James ....................................1979, 1980, 1982

Christman, Norbert ..................................................1932

Cividin, Glen ..................................................1959, 1960

Clark, Dan ..................................................2008

Clark,William ................................................1963, 1964

Clark,Will ..............................................................1995

Clifford,William ....................................1936, 1937, 1938

Clouse, James ..........................................................1974

Clynes, Martin ......................................1957, 1958, 1959

Cochran, Chris ............................1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

Coffey, Michael ......................................1964, 1965, 1966

Cole, John ....................................1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

Colgan,Alexander ..................................................1921

Collins, Kenneth..............................................1939, 1940

Collins, Richard........................................................1926

Componovo,William................................................1988

Conforti, Francis ....................................1941, 1942, 1943

Conley,Arthur ................................................1933, 1934

Conlin, John....................................................1928, 1929

Connelly,Timothy ....................................................1984

Connor, Michael ............................................1899, 1900

Conroy, J. Patrick......................................................1963

Constable, Lloyd ....................................1982, 1983, 1985

Conway, Mike ..............................1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Conway, Miquez ......................................................1992

Conway, Patrick ............................1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

Cooper,Andrew ..............................................1999, 2000

Cooper, Charles........................................................1924

Copeland,William ..........................................1954, 1955

Corcoran, Patrick J. ......................1898, 1899, 1900, 1901

Cortina, Greg ..........................................................1972

Costantini,William ..................................................1969

Cote, Jack ..............................................1956, 1957, 1958

Cotton, David ........................................1958, 1959, 1960

Coughlin, Bernard ..........................................1925, 1926

Coughlin, Stephen ..........................................1938, 1939

Courtney,William ........................1982, 1983, 1984. 1985

Cowan, John ................................1992, 1993, 1994, 1995

Cox,Wayne ..........................................1923, 1924, 1925

Coyle, John ..................................1990, 1991, 1993, 1994

Crawford,Andrew ....................................................1958

Creehan, Donald ............................................1971, 1972

Cripe, Clarence ..............................................1905, 1908

Croker,William........................................................2002

Cronin, Carl ............................................................1930

Cronin, Michael ..............................................1960, 1961

Cullen, James ..........................................................1928

Culp, Richard..................................................1988, 1989

Cummings, Roger ....................................................1930

Cunningham, John ..........................................1952, 1954

Cunningham, Raymond............................................1925

Curley, Charles ........................................................1986

Curran, Joe ....................................................1993, 1995

Currie,Adam................................2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

Currie, Donald ........................................................1943

D-D-D-D

DaDamio,Anthony ..................................................1949

Daly, James ............................................1954, 1955, 1956

Daly,Walter ............................................................1903

Dana, Fred ............................................1908, 1909, 1910

Daniels, Bernard ......................................................1908

Dant, Philip ....................................................1920, 1921

Darling, Robert ..............................................1931, 1932

Dauphinais,WIlliam ................................................1990

Davey, Frank ............................................................1903

Davey,Travis ................................1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

Davis, Greg ..................................................2008

Davis, Jason ..............................................................2004

DeAngelis, Matthew ........................................1989, 1990

DeMeo, Peter ..................................................1988, 1989

Dean, Edward ........................................1964, 1965, 1966

Dean, John ............................................1938, 1939, 1940

DeHoughe,Wilbur ..................................................1924

Delaney, F. James ....................................1941, 1942, 1943

Della Maria, Joseph................................1925, 1926, 1927

Dempsey,Thomas ..................................1960, 1961, 1962

Desch,August ........................................1921, 1922, 1923

Devanny, Patrick ......................................................1991

Devine, John F. ......................................1908, 1910, 1911

Dewey, Matt ............................................................1998

DeWolf, Roger ........................................................1944

Dierks, Mike ............................................................1993

Dietrich,Tom ..........................................................1997

DiCamillo, Richard ................................1956, 1957, 1958

Dilling, Leo ..............................................................1933

Dillon,Andrew ............................1981, 1982, 1983. 1984

Dillon,Victor............................................................1958

Dillon,William ......................................1941, 1942, 1943

Dimick, Ralph ..............................................1909, 1910

Dirnberger, Lawrence ..............................................1964

Disney, Francis..........................................................1923

Doan, Franklin ................................................1927, 1929

Dolmage, George......................................................1926

Donnelly, Michael ....................................................1969

Donnelly,WIlliam ..........................................1938, 1939

Dornbach, Steve ....................................1957, 1958, 1959

Douglas,Walter ....................................1917, 1919, 1920

Dovidio, Chip ..........................................................1999

Doyle, Paul ............................................1981, 1982, 1983

Draper,William ....................................1903, 1904, 1905

Drenon, Brandon..................................2007, 2008

Dreznes, Mike ..........................................................1999

Driscoll, Brian........................................1985, 1986, 1987

Driscoll, Dan............................................................2004

Driscoll, David ........................................................1967

Duane, Joseph ........................................................1899

Duarte, Rolando ......................................................1945

DuBois, Shane ..........................................................1995

Ducasa, Salvador ............................................1934, 1935

Dudley, John....................................................1999, 2000

Duffy, John ..............................................................1973

Duke, Norman ........................................................1934

Dunlop, Joe............................................1993, 1994, 1995

Dunne, Daniel........................................1971, 1972, 1973

Bill Faymonville took home three monograms from 1937-39and earned All-America honors in the discus all threeseasons as well.

Ryan Hurd followed in his father’s (Bill) footsteps as asprinter for the Irish during the 2001-04 seasons. Billearned his monograms from 1967-69.



Farrell, Peter....................................................1965, 1968

Fasano, Erik..............................................................1993

Faymonville,William..............................1937, 1938, 1939

Fehlig, Eugene ......................................1941, 1942, 1943

Fehring, Nick..................................................1998, 2001

Feiler, Robert ........................................1950, 1951, 1952

Feltes, Norman ......................................1951, 1952, 1953

Fennelly, Richard ............................................1963, 1964

Ferenc,Thomas ............................1976, 1977, 1978, 1979

Ficks,Albert ............................................................1921

Filosa, John ..............................................................1980

Finkel, Charles A.............................................1932, 1933

Fischer, Robert................................................1911, 1912

Fishleigh, Kenneth ..........................................1929, 1930

FitzGerald, Robert....................................................1990

Fitzmaurice, Shaun ..................................................1963

Fitzpatrick, Jerry ....................................1959, 1960, 1961

Fleisch, Mike..........................................1995, 1996, 1997

Fleming, Bill ................................1946, 1948, 1949, 1950

Fletcher, Forest ............................1909, 1910, 1911, 1912

Flynn, John R. ......................................1921, 1922, 1923

Foley, Charles ..........................................................1920

Foote, John ..............................................................1958

Foreman, Joseph ....................................1956, 1957, 1958

Fortunato,Alex ........................................................2004

Fox, Charles ............................................................1980

Foy, David ......................................................1952, 1953

Francis, John ..........................................1936, 1937, 1938

Frawley, John ........................................1934, 1935, 1936

Frericks,Thomas ............................................1974, 1975

Freschi,WIlliam ......................................................1933

Freund,Albert ........................................................1916

Frigo, Dan ......................................................1997, 1998

Fritch, Louis C. ......................................................1916

Froelke, Frank ................................................1961, 1962

G-G-G-G

Gaffney, George A. ........................................1899, 1900

Gahagan, Michael ........................1972, 1973, 1974, 1975

Garcia, Roberto ..............................................2003, 2005

Garrett, Daniel..............................1985, 1987, 1988, 1989

Gartiser, Madill ........................................................1946

Gearin,Walter ................................................1901, 1902

Gebhardt, U.J.. ................................................1924, 1925

Genao, Jose ..............................................................2005

Genovese,Anthony..........................................1953, 1954

George,William ....................................1973, 1974, 1975

Geremia, Frank ........................................................1958

Gerrity, David ..............................1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

Gerwe, John ....................................................1973, 1974

Giacinto, Joseph........................................................1964

Giacinto, Michael ..................................1960, 1961, 1962

Gibbs, Daniel ........................................1936, 1937, 1938

Gibson, Jay......................................................1941, 1942

Gilbert,Tom ..................................2000, 2001, 2002 2003

Gilfillian, Earl ................................................1918, 1919

Gilfoil, James ..................................................1933, 1934

Gilhooly,Thomas......................................................1970

Gill, Paul................................................1968, 1969, 1970

Gilmore, Philip ................................................1984, 1986

Gits, John................................................................1955

Glynn, Ralph ................................................1899, 1901

Goguen, Derek ......................................2003, 2004, 2005

Gorman, Pat ............................................................1996

Gormley, Eugene ............................................1937, 1938

Gott,Arch ......................................................1935, 1937

Gough,Arnold ......................................1977, 1978, 1979

Gough, Edward ......................................1931, 1932, 1933

Gough, Paul ............................................................1967

Grady,William P. ....................................................1899

Grace, Scott..............................................................1997

Graham, Stewart ......................................................1905

Gregory, Ron ........................................1959, 1960, 1961

Grenough, Dan ......................................1993, 1994, 1995

Griewe, Ray ....................................................1999, 2000

Griffin, Joseph........................................1926, 1927, 1928

Gringer, Paul ..........................................................1920

Gross, George ..........................................................1950

Groves, John ............................................................1932

Gutschenritter, David................................................1977

Gyulai, Marton ........................................................2001

H-H-H-H

Hall, Frank......................................................1956, 1957

Halpin, Joseph........................................1938, 1939, 1940

Hamling, John ................................................1924, 1925

Hammill, Michael ....................................................1926

Hanrahan, Robert ....................................................1952

Hardy, Russell ................................................1915, 1916

Harrington, James ..................................1952, 1953, 1954

Harrington, Paul ....................................1924, 1925, 1926

Harris, Rick ............................................................1972

Harris, Robert..........................................................1988

Hassenger,Thomas ................................1951, 1952, 1953

Hastings, John ..........................................................1951

Hatherly,Tony ................................................1979, 1980

Haverty, Michael ....................................1957, 1958, 1959

Hayes,Arthur T. ......................................................1899

Hayes,William ..............................................1921, 1922

Headrick, Brian ............................1992, 1993, 1994, 1995

Heck, Josh ............................................1999, 2001, 2002

Hedinger, Keith ........................................................1980

Heffernan, John ......................................................1922

Helfenstein, George ..................................................1952

Helwig, Joseph ........................................................1950

Helwig, John..........................................1948, 1949, 1950

Hemphill, Frank ......................................................1960

Henehan, Martin ............................................1913, 1914

Herbert, Martin B. ......................1899, 1900, 1901, 1902

Herman,Todd ..............................1991, 1992, 1993, 1994

Hernon, James A. ....................................................1953

Hester, Curtis ........................................1938, 1939, 1940

Hickman,William ....................................................1959

Higgins, Luke ..........................................................1947

Hill, R. Martin ......................................1971, 1973, 1974

Hinkes,Thomas ........................................................1951

Hoar, Gerald ........................................1919, 1920, 1921

Hobbs,William ........................................................1990

Hoffmann, F. Nordhoff ..........................1929, 1930, 1931

Hofner, Jay ..................................1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

Hogan, Edward ......................................1921, 1922, 1923

Hogan, Michael ............................1973, 1974, 1975, 1976

Hogan,William ......................................................1911

Hogue, Rolly............................................................1942

Hojnacki, Jeff................................1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

Holinka, Brian ......................................1998, 1999, 2000

Holleran, Patrick ......................................................1970

Hoover, Harry ........................................................1898

Hoover, Robert......................................1962, 1963, 1964

Horgan, Daniel ......................................1976, 1977, 1978

Housley, Michael ............................................1973, 1974

Howard, Charles..............................................1933, 1934

Howard, Kenneth..........................1965, 1966, 1957, 1968

Howrey, Eugene ....................................1930, 1931, 1932

Hunter, Jack....................................................1946, 1947

Hunter, III, Oliver ..................................1941, 1942, 1943

Hurd,William........................................1967, 1968, 1969

Hurd, Ryan ..................................2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Hurt, James ....................................................1974, 1976

Hyde, Ronald ..........................................................1982

Dunnigan, John ........................................................1955

DuVair, Paul ............................................................1988

Dyer, Derek ..................................1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

Dziabis, Steven..............................1980, 1981, 1982, 1983

E-E-E-E

Eady, Jacques ................................1979, 1980, 1981, 1982

Eaton,Wilbur ..........................................................1924

Eckert, Cameron ..................................2007, 2008

Edgren, Paul ............................................................1916

Edwards, Howard ....................................................1909

Edwards, John ........................................1933, 1934, 1935

Egan, Joseph ............................................................1932

Eggeman, John W. ........................1898, 1899, 1900, 1901

Eichenlaub, Ray ..............................................1913, 1915

Eichner, Jeffrey ........................................................1973

Elder, Jack ......................................................1927, 1929

Ellick, Dwight ........................................2002, 2004, 2005

Elser, Donald ........................................1934, 1935, 1936

Engelhardt,Tim ........................................................1999

English, Robert ........................................................1952

Enright, Paul ............................................................1928

Entrikin, Frank ........................................................1945

Espenan, Ray............................................................1948

Evans, John ..............................................................1991

Ewart, Barclay ................................................1957, 1958

Ewing, Joseph ..........................................................1932

Ewing, Paul ....................................................1951, 1952

F-F-F-F

Fagan, James ..................................................1933, 1934

Faley, Donald ........................................1956, 1957, 1958

Farley, John F. ..........................................................1898

Farrell, Allan G. ........................................................1934

Raghib Ismail was an All-American in both track andfootball. He finished second in the 55 meters at the1991 NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships.


I-I-I-I

Irby,Adrian ..............................................................1999

Ismail, Raghib ........................................1989, 1990 1991

J-J-J-J

Jackson, Dan ................................................2008

Jacobs, Jack ..............................................................1944

Jacques, Christopher......................2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

Jewett, Harry ..........................................................1890

Johnson, Clint ..........................................................1994

Johnson, Gerald ............................1947, 1948, 1949, 1950

Johnson, John ..........................................................1924

Johnson, John ..........................................................1947

Johnson, Ryan ................................................2004, 2005

Johnston, Dennis ............................................1960, 1961

Johnston, Ralph ..............................................1930, 1931

Johnston,Todd ......................................1994, 1995, 1996

Jones,Austin....................................................1942, 1943

Jones, Fred ............................................1944, 1945, 1946

Jordan, Charles ............................1934, 1935, 1936, 1937

Jorgensen, Paul ........................................................1981

Juba, Edward ..................................................1983, 1984

Judge, Charles ........................................1925, 1926, 1927

Justice, Lamarr ..............................1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

K-K-K-K

Kania, Jan ................................................................1983

Kardok,Timothy ............................................1976, 1977

Kasper,Thomas ..............................................1920, 1921

Kauffman, Francis M. ............................1955, 1956, 1957

Kazimi,A. J. ................................1977, 1978, 1979, 1980

Keach, Leroy ............................................................1908

Keane, John..............................................................2003

Kearns, Michael........................................................1957

Kearns, Patrick..............................1988, 1990, 1991, 1992

Kearney, Peter E. ....................................................1898

Keefe, James ............................................................1905

Keegan,WIlliam ....................................1955, 1956, 1957

Keenan, Larry ..........................................................1947

Keily, Michael ..........................................................1944

Kelley, Scott ....................................................2000, 2001

Kelly, Charles ..................................................1931, 1932

Kelly, Edward ........................................1962, 1963, 1964

Kelly, James ..................................1946, 1948, 1949, 1950

Kelly, Joseph ............................................................1944

Kelly,Thomas ........................................1927, 1928, 1929

Kelly,William ..........................................................1942

Kennedy, David ........................................................1962

Kennedy, Paul ........................................1922, 1923, 1924

Kenny, Brian ............................................................1968

Kenny, Kevin ..................................................1977, 1980

Kenny, Patrick ........................................1946, 1948, 1949

Kenny, Pat ................................................................1997

Kerr, Mike................................................................2001

Kilburg,William..............................................1953, 1954

Kinder, Randy..........................................................1994

King, Francis ..........................................................1919

King, Frank ............................................................1917

King, Edward ........................................1932, 1933, 1934

King,Thomas ..........................................................1916

Kirby, Harley ..................................................1901, 1902

Kirkland, Frank ......................................1915, 1916, 1917

Kittell, C. James ..............................................1949, 1950

Knott, Daniel............................................................1974

Knuth, Nathan..........................................................1994

Kober,Tim ............................................1998, 1999, 2000

Kohanowich,Albert ........................................1951, 1953

Koxlien, Garet........................................2005, 2006, 2007

Krass, Jonathan ........................................................1997

Kraus,Thomas..........................................................1987

Krause, Edward ........................................................1933

Krider,William ........................................................1925

Kubicki, Brian ..........................................................1994

Kueny, Bob ............................................2005, 2006, 2007

Kuhn, J. Regis........................................1930, 1931, 1932

Kuzan, John ....................................................1980, 1981

L-L-L-L

LaFramboise, Paul ....................................................1934

Lahey, John ....................................................1927, 1928

Lambert,Terrail ........................................................2005

Lang, George ..................................................1978, 1979

Langdon, John..........................................................1984

Langevine,Troy ..............................................1994, 1997

Langton, Harold ....................................1936, 1937, 1938

Lavelle, John ..................................................1927, 1928

Lavery, Mark ................................1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

Lawrence, Robert ..................................1938, 1939, 1940

Layden, Elmer ........................................1923, 1924, 1925

Layden, Francis................................................1934, 1935

LeKander, Gary ..............................................1985, 1986

Leahy,William ..............................1965, 1966, 1967, 1968

Lee,Tommie....................................................2004, 2005

Lehner, James ..........................................................1968

Lennon,Tom ............................................................2002

Leonard,William ..........................1943, 1947, 1948, 1949

Leonas,Theodore ..................................1938, 1939, 1940

Lepry, Louis ....................................................1949, 1951

Levicki, John..........................................1935, 1936, 1937

Lewis,Aubrey..................................................1956, 1957

Lewis, Paul ..............................................................2000

Lieb,Thomas ..................................................1922, 1923

Lilly, Christopher ............................................1993, 1994

Linehan, John ..........................................................1956

Link, H. Carl ..................................................1934, 1935

Little, Brant ....................................................1930, 1931

Livergood, Bernard ........................................1923, 1924

Lloyd, Richard..........................................................1926

Lucas, Louis..............................................................1963

Lucey, Christopher....................................................1989

Ludecke, Carl ........................................1961, 1962, 1963

Lujack, John ............................................................1944

Lundergan, Charles..........................................1943, 1944

Lynch, James ............................................................1963

Lynch,W. Ken ................................................1977, 1979

Lyons, John ....................................................1944, 1947

Lytle, Dean ..............................................................1994

M-M-M-M

Macauley,Timothy ........................1979, 1980, 1981, 1982

MacBeth, Jr., Frederick ..........................1931, 1932, 1933

Mack, John ..............................................................1940

Mackey, Jeff..............................................................1995

Madden, John ..........................................................1967

Madigan, Michael............................................2001, 2002

Mahon, Brian ..............................................2008

Mahoney, Peter ........................................................1964

Mahoney,William ..................................1936, 1937, 1938

Majcina, Blair ..............................2006, 2007, 2008

Malec, Dennis ..........................................................1954

Maloney,Anthony ..................................1941, 1942, 1943

Maloney, Paul..................................................1990, 1991

Maney, Michael ..............................................1979, 1981

Manning, Michael ....................................................2005

Mansour, Mike ......................................2000, 2001, 2002

Manville, Keith................................................1965, 1966

Markezich, Ronald ................................1986, 1988, 1989

Martin, Frank ..........................................................1944

Martin, John ............................................................1940

Martin,William ..............................................1910, 1911

Martuscello, Paul ............................................1974, 1975

Masloski, Jesse ..........................................................1999

Masterson, Frank ............................................1925, 1927

Matsomoto, Jeff ........................................................1994

Matt, Marshall ..........................................................1977

Matteo, Christopher ........................................1985, 1987

Matteo, George ......................................1975, 1977, 1978

Matteo, Gregory ......................................................1991

Maxwell, Ryan ........................................................1999

Mayer, Frank ............................................................1926

Mbagwu, Godwin ........................2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

McAuliffe, Brian ....................................1979, 1980, 1981

McAuliffe, Kevin ..........................1969, 1970, 1971, 1972

McCann, Michael............................................1969, 1970

McCarthy,William ..........................................1935, 1936

McCauley, Frank ......................................................1944

McClain-Duer,Trevor ..................2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

McCloughan, John........................1979, 1981, 1982, 1983

McConnville, Donald................................................1930

McCormick,WIlliam ............................1930, 1931, 1932

McCullough, Ernest ..............................1946, 1947, 1948

McCullough, Gilbert ................................................1902

McDavid, Robert ..................................1947, 1948, 1949

McDonald, Chester ........................................1925, 1927

McDonald, Robert ..........................................1929, 1930

Mike McMannon earned four monograms from 1969-72.



Miller, Creighton......................................................1943

Miller, James ..........................................1948, 1949, 1950

Miller, John ..........................................1915, 1916, 1917

Mills, Rupert F. ........................................................1915

Mineburg, Ryan ....................................2002, 2003, 2004

Miranda, Jay..................................1976, 1978, 1979, 1980

Mishka, Phil..................................1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

Mobley,Todd..........................................2002, 2004, 2005

Moes, Leon ........................1920, 1921, 1922, 1923, 1926

Mohar, John ..........................................1950, 1951, 1952

Molnar, Balazs......................................2007, 2008

Monohan, Christopher..............................................1959

Monjeau, Richard ..................................1959, 1960 1961

Monnelly, Edward............................................1956, 1958

Montabon, Frank......................................................1991

Montague, John......................................1920, 1922, 1923

Moore,Tim............................................2003, 2005, 2006

Moran, Edward ........................................................1934

Morando, Michael ..................................1957, 1958, 1959

Moretti, Greg ........................................1993, 1995, 1996

Morgan, Donald..............................................1937, 1939

Morgan, Peter ..........................................................1929

Morgan,Thomas (Tray)..................................2007

Moriarty, Michael ..........................................1908, 1909

Morris, Roy ............................................................1952

Morrison, Eric ..............................2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

Mortensen,Walter ....................................................1930

Moyar, James ..................................................1981, 1984

Muench, Richard......................................................1987

Mulcahy, Harold ......................................................1921

Mullaley, Patrick..............................................1969, 1970

Mulligan, Frank ....................................1917 1918, 1919

Mulrooney, John ....................................1961. 1926, 1963

Mulrooney, Neil ......................................................1992

Mulvey, Richard ....................................1985, 1986, 1988

Murphy, Charles..............................................1942, 1943

Murphy, David ......................................1944, 1945, 1947

Murphy, Francis A. ..................................................1933

Murphy, Frank..........................................................1920

Murphy, Henry T. ....................................................1904

Murphy, James ..............................1946, 1947, 1948, 1949

Murphy, John A. ..................1943, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951

Murphy, John F. ......................................................1901

Murphy, John L...............................................1921, 1922

Murphy, John W. ......................................................1908

Murphy,Vincent ....................................1933, 1934, 1935

Murray,Thomas J. ..................................................1900

Muscato,Valentine..................................1949, 1950, 1951

Musial, Richard ........................................................1961

N-N-N-N

Newning, Harry ......................................................1914

Newquist, Harvey ..................................1952, 1953, 1954

Nichols, John............................................................1930

Nicholson,WIlliam ........................................1941, 1943

Nobles, Robert ......................................1985, 1986, 1987

Noland, Michael..............................................1979, 1981

Noonan,William ......................................................1917

Norton, Joseph ........................................................1927

Novak, Marc ................................1977, 1978, 1979, 1980

Nulty, Joseph ............................................................1926

Nurudeen, Selim ..........................2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

O-O-O-O

O’Brien, Daniel ........................................................1962

O’Brien, James ................................................1975, 1976

O’Brien, John J. ....................................1929, 1930, 1931

O’Brien, Keith ........................................................1993

O’Brien, Kevin................................................1968, 1969

O’Brien, Matt ................................................1999, 2001

O’Brien,William ............................................1899, 1900

O’Connor, Jerry ....................................1962, 1963, 1964

O’Connor, John ..............................................1951, 1953

O’Connor, Lawrence ................................................1938

O’Connor, Michael ......................1987, 1988, 1990, 1991

O’Donnell, Sean ..........................2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

O’Hare, Russell ........................................................1924

O’Keeffe, Richard ..........................................1953, 1955

O’Leary, James ..............................................1905, 1908

O’Neil,William ....................................1944, 1945, 1946

O’Neill,Terrence......................................................1912

O’Reilly,Thomas......................................................1939

O’Rourke, J. Keith ..........................................1941, 1942

O’Rourke,Thomas ......................1987, 1988, 1989, 1990

O’Shaughnessy, Martin ..................................1899, 1900

Obergfall, Rudolph ..................................................1932

Oberst, Eugene................................................1923, 1924

Olbrys, Joseph ................................................1940, 1941

Oppel, Justin ..................................................2004, 2005

P-P-P-P

Pacilio,Anthony........................................................1959

Painter, Jack..............................................................1946

Pantea,Victor............................................................1974

Parker, Ronald..........................................................1957

Parsons, James ........................................1935, 1936, 1937

Patterson, Dillon ......................................................1918

Patterson, James ............................1982, 1983, 1984, 1985

Payton, Danny........................................1995, 1997, 1998

Pearcy,Van ....................................1982, 1983, 1985, 1986

Penick, Eric ..............................................................1972

Peppard, Brian ..............................1989, 1990, 1991, 1992

Perry,Thomas ..........................................................1938

Pestrichella,Alexander ....................................1954, 1955

Philbrook, George ........................1909, 1910, 1911, 1912

Pick, Edwin C. ........................................................1900

Pick, John B. ............................................................1900

Pilla, Jim ..................................................................1997

Pitcavage, James ..............................................1953, 1955

Plant, John ..............................................1912,l913, 1914

Pogue, Joseph ..........................................................1946

Pohland, Ralph ........................................................1944

Pokigo, Frank ..........................................................1972

Polselli, Elio ..................................1969,1970, 1971, 1972

Poreden, George ......................................................1932

Porter,Albert ........................................1955, 1956, 1957

Postel, Ryan..................................2003, 2004, 2006, 2007

Powell, Edward................................................1952, 1953

Powell, Jordan ..............................2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

Powers, J. Fred ..............................................1898, 1999

Powers, John ..........................................1918, 1919, 1920

Pritchard, Edwin ......................................................1913

Prokop, Joseph ................................................1940, 1941

Prosche, Bob ............................................................1945

Provost, Steve................................1945, 1947, 1948, 1949

Ptacek,Todd ................................2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

Puma, Jeff ................................................................1998

Purcell, Robert ......................................1943, 1944, 1946

Q-Q-Q-Q

Quaderer, Joseph ............................................1969, 1970

Quick, Eric ..........................................2007, 2008

Quinn, Colin..........................................2001, 2002, 2003

Quigley, Joseph................................................1929, 1930

Quigley, Joseph ........................................................1969

Quigley,Thomas ....................................1927, 1928, 1929

McDonough,Andrew......................................1915, 1916

McDonough, Harry F. ............................................1908

McDonough, Justin ..................................................1952

McDougall, Natt ......................................................1900

McFarlane, Leo ......................................1934, 1935, 1936

McGauley, Edward ..................................................1927

McGinnis, Joseph......................................................1917

McGrath, Joseph..............................................1935, 1936

McGuire, James ........................................................1987

McKenna, John ..............................................1935, 1936

McKillip, Leo ..................................................1949, 1950

McMannon, Michael ....................1969, 1970, 1971, 1972

McMannon,Thomas ....................1970, 1971, 1972, 1973

McManus, Sean ........................................................2000

McNamee, David ....................................................1964

McNelis, John ..............................1983, 1984, 1985, 1986

McSweeney, Edward ................................................1928

McTernan, Leo................................................1923, 1924

McQuaid, Brian ............................1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

McWilliams, Michael ....................1992, 1993, 1994, 1995

Meagher, George....................................1934, 1935, 1936

Meehan, Edward ....................................1917, 1919, 1920

Meloro, J.R. ..........................................1992, 1993, 1994

Mensch, Jeff ................................................2008

Mercer, Gene ..................................................1971, 1972

Merchun, James....................................2007, 2008

Meredith, George ..........................................1920, 1921

Mescall,Tom ............................................................1993

Metrailer, Frank........................................................1929

Meyer, Michael ............................1975, 1976, 1977, 1978

Michno, John ........................................1955, 1956, 1957

Michuta, John..................................................1935, 1936

Mick,Thomas ................................................1987, 1988

Mihalko, Ryan ..............................1988, 1990, 1991, 1992

Milbauer, Frank ..............................................1924, 1925

Millar, James ................................................2008

Kevin Somok earned four monograms from 2001-04and capped his career by appearing in the 2004NCAA Outdoor Championships.


R-R-R-R

Rademaker,Theodore ............................1917, 1918, 1919

Radkewich, Nick ............................................1990, 1991

Ragunas,Anthony ..................................1986, 1987, 1988

Redmond, James ......................................................1955

Redwine, Quill ............................1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

Regnery , Ronald ....................................................1989

Reher, Kevin ................................1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Reichert,Thomas ..................................1958, 1959, 1960

Reid, John ......................................................1967, 1968

Reidy, David ..........................................1938, 1939, 1940

Reilly, Jim ................................................................1968

Reilly, John ..............................................................1927

Reinhart, James ........................................................1976

Repetti, Joseph ......................................1926, 1927, 1928

Rexing, Jason................................1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Reynolds, John ........................................................1916

Ribera, Ernest ..........................................................1975

Ribera,William ..............................................1979, 1982

Rice, J. Gregory ....................................1937, 1938, 1939

Richon,Alfred J. ......................................................1901

Riely, Frank..............................................................1983

Riley, Charley ................................................1926, 1927

Riley, Joseph ............................................................1950

Rigney, J.J. ..............................................................1924

Rigney, James S. ......................................................1930

Riordan,Wilbur ......................................................1941

Roach, John ............................................................1908

Roberts, Chip ........................................2003, 2004, 2005

Roberts, Clyde ......................................1932, 1933, 1934

Rockne, Knute ....................................1912, 1913, 1914

Rogan, Michael......................................1988, 1989, 1990

Rogers, Richard............................1979, 1980, 1981, 1982

Rohrbach, Robert ....................................................1932

Rorke, Daniel..................................................1959, 1960

Ross, Christopher............................................1992, 1994

Rossum,Allen ................................................1995, 1997

Roth, Jesse ......................................................1908, 1909

Rourke, John T.........................................................1929

Roy, Raymond ......................................1940, 1941, 1942

Royer, Joe..............................................1992, 1994, 1995

Rubly, Paul ............................................1934, 1935, 1936

Ruder, Nate ..........................................1992, 1994, 1995

Rudziewicz, Geoff ....................................................2003

Rush, Paul ....................................................1910, 1911

S-S-S-S

Saggau, Robert J. ............................................1939, 1940

Salsich, Peter ............................................................1958

Salzmann, John ........................................................1964

Samar, Jack......................................................1969, 1970

Sanfacon,Thomas............................................1956, 1958

Saracco, Nick............................................................2002

Saracino, Daniel........................................................1967

Saykally, David..........................................................1969

Scales, John J. ................................................1905, 1908

Scanlan, John ..................................................1931, 1932

Scarbrough, Kenneth ..............................1958, 1959, 1960

Scarpelli, Michael ....................................................1946

Schargen, Scott ........................................................1999

Schielke,Aaron ........................................................1996

Schiewe, George ....................................1940, 1941, 1942

Schipper, Matt......................................2007, 2008

Schirmer, Bob ..........................................................1945

Schmitt,William ......................................................1908

Schneider, Justin ..........................................2008

Schneider, Shawn ............................................1990, 1992

Schoenig,Alfred ....................................1953, 1954, 1955

Schott, Robert ................................................1973, 1974

Schubert, Mike ............................2005, 2006, 2007

Schwartz, Steve ..............................................1960, 1961

Schwetschenau, Paul................................1948, 1949,1950

Scolaro, John ..................................................2000, 2001

Seaman, Gabe ..........................................................1998

Searcy,Yan ............................................1987, 1988, 1990

Seiling, Derek ........................................1994, 1996, 1997

Seipel, Chuck ..........................................................1996

Seth, J. Cabot ..........................................................1974

Sexton, Michael........................................................1977

Shafer, Kirby L.......................................1929, 1930, 1931

Shannon, Daniel ..............................................1984, 1985

Shaw, Lawrence ..............................................1920, 1921

Shay, John ......................................................1952, 1953

Shay, Ryan ....................................1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

Sheehan, Joseph........................................................1924

Sheehan, Peter ..............................................1936, 1938

Sheeler, James ..........................................................1961

Sheets, Francis ................................................1940, 1941

Sheils, James....................................................1933, 1935

Sheptak, Peter ..........................................................1959

Sikorsky,William ............................................1967, 1968

Simmons, Floyd......................................1946, 1947, 1948

Skarstein, Ole ........................................1967, 1968, 1969

Slattery, James ................................................1929, 1930

Slattery, Jim ..............................................................1979

Small, Keith ....................................................1965, 1966

Smedley, Mike ................................................1994, 1995

Smerek, Jonathan ..........................1991, 1992, 1993, 1994

Smith,Anthony ..............................................1990, 1991

Smith, Chris ..........................................1986, 1987, 1988

Smith, Ezra ..............................................................1941

Smith, Jeffrey ................................1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

Smith, John............................................1946, 1947, 1948

Smith, Robert ..............................1947, 1948, 1949, 1950

Smith,Timothy................................................1986, 1988

Smithson, Forrest ....................................................1905

Errol Williams was a two-time All-American in the hurdlesand earned four monograms from 1995-98.

Joseph Young took home four monograms from 1932-34and served as the track and field team captain in 1934.

Marshaun West was one of Notre Dame’s best all-around athletes in the late 90’s, earning all-BIG EASThonors in both sprints and horizontal jumps.



Smyth, Patrick ............................2006, 2007, 2008

Snyder, Harry..................................................1952, 1953

Sobota, Raymond ........................1946, 1947, 1948, 1949

Somok, Kevin ..............................2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Soranno, John..................................................1952, 1954

Soroka, Gregory ......................................................1992

Sparks, Nicholas ..............................................1985, 1987

Spieler, Kurt....................................................1977, 1979

Spiro, Harold ..................................................1965, 1966

Springer, Joseph ....................................1952, 1953, 1954

Squires,William ..............................................1954, 1956

Stace,Vincent ..........................................................1928

Stack, James ....................................................1925, 1926

Stany, Mike ..............................................................1998

Staples, E. Douglas ........................................1901, 1902

Starrett, Morris................................................1916, 1917

Staron, Chris ................................2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

Steele, Franklin ..............................................1900, 1902

Steers, Fred L.........................................1909, 1910, 1911

Stephan, Joseph ........................................................1928

Stevenson, Jr., Harry ................................................1939

Stevenson, John ......................................................1955

Stewart, Jon ....................................................1989, 1990

Stickler, David ..........................................................1970

Stow, Perry ..................................1977, 1978, 1979, 1980

Striowski, Marc ......................................1999, 2000, 2003

Strohman, Joseph ....................................1977, 1978 1979

Struble, Ray ......................................1945, 1946, 194748

Styers, Cornelius ....................................1946, 1947, 1948

Suarez, Napolean ..........................2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Sullivan, Edward ......................................................1940

Sullivan, George............................1944, 1945, 1947, 1948

Sullivan, Joseph G.....................................................1934

Sullivan, Joseph J. ............................................1900, 1901

Sullivan, Mark ..........................................................1975

Sullivan, Patrick........................................................1981

Sweeeny,Walter ....................................1918, 1919, 1920

Szebeny, Miklos ............................................2008

Szumachowski, Stephen ..................................1937, 1938

T-T-T-T

Terry, Michael ................................................1960, 1961

Tetrault, Conrad ....................................1950, 1951, 1952

Thomas, Michael ......................................................1988

Thompson, Frazier ..........................................1945, 1946

Thompson, Matt ....................................1998, 1999, 2000

Thornburg, Brian ............................................2001, 2002

Timm, Robert........................................1965, 1967, 1968

Toneff, Robert..........................................................1951

Torribio, John A ......................................................1936

Tracy, Louis ..................................1946, 1947, 1948, 1949

Trautmann, James ............................................1992, 1994

Troy, Raymond ........................................................1933

Tully,William................................1944, 1945, 1946, 1947

Tuohy,Albert............................................................1931

Tupta, Richard ................................................1941, 1943

Twardzik,Timothy ........................1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

Tyler, James ..................................1982, 1983, 1984, 1986

Tyner, Stuart....................................................1993, 1994

U-U-U-U

Utz, Joseph ....................................................1969, 1970

Uffendell,William ..........................................1901, 1902

V-V-V-V

Vaichulis, John ..........................................................1929

Vallicelli, Richard ..................................1970, 1971, 1972

VandenBerg, Dale ..................................1956, 1957, 1958

Vandenberg, Scott ....................................................1991

VanderKraats, Dennis ....................1976, 1977, 1978, 1979

VanEyken, Mitch....................................1982, 1984, 1985

Van Ort, Kaleb..............................2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

VanWie, Jeffrey ............................1984, 1985, 1986, 1987

VanWonterghen,A. ........................................1918, 1919

Varga, James ....................................................1989, 1990

Vehorn, Charles ............................1965, 1966, 1967, 1968

Vejar, Lawrence ........................................................1931

Veres, Denes ................................................2008

Vettel, Louis ............................................................1932

Vicars, Robert ................................................1941, 1942

Victor, Xavier..................................................1987, 1989

Viken, Dave ..................................2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

Voelkers, John J. ......................................................1916

Vogel, Leo ......................................................1916, 1917

Vosburg, Robert ......................................................1945

Vuyosevich, John ......................................................1967

W-W-W-W

Waage, George ........................................................1915

Wagner, Earl ..........................................................1900

Walker, Jake ........................................2007, 2008

Walsh,Adam ..................................................1923, 1924

Walsh, John..............................................................1967

Walsh, Kevin ............................................................1962

Walsh, Luke ..................................................1923, 1924

Walsh, Mark ............................................................1967

Walsh, Robert ..........................................................1929

Walsh, Robert J. ......................................................1968

Walsh,Thomas ........................................................1945

Wares, Dale..............................................................1944

Warth, David ................................1986, 1987, 1988, 1989

Warth,Thomas ......................................1984, 1985, 1986

Wasson, James ....................1909, 1910, 1911, 1912, 1913

Waters, Fred ............................................................1898

Watson, Glenn ................................................1987, 1990

Watson, Jake ........................2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

Watson, Luke................................1999, 2000, 2002, 2003

Watson, Robert ..............................................1968, 1969

Weaver,Austin..........................................................2004

Weber, E. James ..............................................1961, 1962

Wechter,Austin ............................2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

Weeks, David ..........................................................1923

Weiler,Tom..............................................................2004

Welch, Frank ..........................................................1915

Welch, Steve G. ....................................1977, 1978, 1979

Welch,William ..............................................1963, 1964

Welchons, Daniel ............................................1928, 1929

Welty, Daniel............................................................1967

Wendland, John ....................................1923, 1924, 1925

West, Marshaun ............................1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

Whelan, John ..........................................................1990

Whelan, Kevin ........................................................1989

White, James ............................................................1943

Whitehouse, Peter..................................1962, 1963, 1964

Wholey, John ..................................................1965, 1966

Widdifield,Alvie ............................................1965, 1967

Wiethoff, John ......................................1941, 1942, 1943

Wilcox, Hughes ......................................................1952

Williams, Errol..............................1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Williams, Fred ................................................1911, 1912

Wills, Charles ........................................1975, 1976, 1977

Wilson,Alexander..................................1930, 1931, 1932

Wohlhuter, Richard ........................................1969, 1970

Wolf,Adam..............................................................1937

Wood, Fay F. ..................................................1905, 1908

Worthington, John ................................1949, 1950, 1951

Wozniak, Mark ..............................................1983, 1984

Wray,Terry ..................................1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

Wynne, Chester ......................................................1921

Y-Y-Y-Y

Yaley,William ........................................1961, 1962, 1963

Yonaker, John..................................................1943, 1944

Young, Eugene ................................................1925, 1926

Young, Joseph ........................................1932, 1933, 1934

Z-Z-Z-Z

Zajeski, Benedict ............................................1954, 1955

Zanderson, Sean ....................................2000, 2001, 2002

Zilly, John ................................................................1947

Bold indicates 2008-09 returnees.

Matt Schipper won the 2008 BIG EAST Indoor pole vaulttitle.


E-E-E-E

Edwards, Emily........................................................1999

Engelhardt, Jennifer......................1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

Erigha, Maryann ..........................2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

Espinoza, Jaclyn ..................................2007, 2008

F-F-F-FFerguson, Lindsey................................2007, 2008Fibuch, Jennifer..............................................2001, 2002Flood, Eva ....................................................1992, 1993Flood, Kristin..........................................................2001Floyd,Tricia ....................................................2003, 2004

G-G-G-GGorski, Lisa ..........................................1991, 1992, 1993Grow, Liz ....................................1999, 2000, 2001, 2002Gulick, Carrie ........................................................1998Gullickson, Cassie ........................2004, 2005, 2006, 2007Gunn,Tiffany ........................................2002, 2003, 2004

H-H-H-HHallett, Natalie ............................1999, 2000, 2001, 2002Handley, Jennifer..........................2000, 2001, 2002, 2003Harris, Karen ........................................1991, 1992, 1993

Hasan,Alyissa ....................................2006, 2008Henze, Katherine ....................................................2000Hessler, Angela........................................................1995Higgins,Abby ..........................................................2008Hood, Emily ..........................................................1994Horn, Meghan ..............................2003, 2004, 2005, 2006Howard, Alison ............................1994, 1995, 1996, 1997Huarte, Laura ........................................2003, 2004, 2006Huddle, Molly ....................2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007Husted, Emily ......................................1993, 1994, 1995

J-J-J-JJannazo, Kathryn ......................................................2007Jensen, Stephanie ..........................................1992, 1993Johnson, Megan ............................2001, 2002, 2003, 2004Johnson, Natalie ......................................................2008Joseph,Tricia ..........................................................1993Junck, Lisa ............................................1992, 1994, 1995Junker, Berit ........................................1995, 1996, 1998

K-K-K-KKavanaugh, Rachel..................................................1993Kearney, Jennifer ..........................2001, 2002, 2003, 2004Kelly, Maureen ..............................................1994, 1995King, Lauren ................................2002, 2003, 2004, 2005King,Tameisha ..............................................2000, 2003Kramer, Kristi ......................................1992, 1993, 1995Klemmer, Alison ..................................1998, 1999, 2000Knutzen, Elise ....................................2007, 2008Kohlmeier, Amy ........................2005, 2006, 2007Kuenster, Chrissy ..........................................2000, 2001

L-L-L-LLanghans, Kelly............................................2008LaSelle, Nicole ....................................1998, 1999, 2000Lazzeri, Betsy ..............................2000, 2001, 2002, 2003Ledrick, Jenny ........................................................1991Lenz, Carri ................................1998, 1999, 2000, 2001Long, Carolyn ......................................1994, 1996, 1997Lopienski, Sarah ............................................1997, 1998Loomis, Emily ..............................2002, 2003, 2005, 2006Love, Kymia ..........................................2000, 2002, 2003Luby, Erin ......................................................1997, 1998

M-M-M-M

Madia, Stephanie ..........................2003, 2004, 2005, 2006Maher, Susan ..................................................1992, 1993Manning, Domenique ............................2005, 2006, 2007Marinangeli, Jean ..........................2003, 2004, 2005, 2006Mattoon, Kate ................................................2006, 2007Mazur,Ann ..............................................................2007Meagher, Kerry ............................2002, 2003, 2004, 2005McCarthy, Keri ........................................................2003Morales,Ana ..........................................2000, 2002, 2003Motter, Cara ..................................................1997, 1998Myers, Elizabeth ................................................2008

N-N-N-N

Nacol, Kelly............................................................1998Newman, Erin ........................................................1999

O-O-O-O

O’Brien, Bridget ....................................................2001Ogbuokiri, Okechi ........................2004, 2005, 2006, 2007Olding, Sunni..................................................2005, 2006Olson, Erin ..............................................................1999Opet, Julie ............................................2005, 2006, 2008

P-P-P-P

Patrizio, Angela ..............................................1999, 2000Pavela, Jennifer ........................................................1999Peterson, Erica ............................1993, 1994, 1995, 1996Peterson, Megan ......................................................2001Philipp, Liz ......................................................2005, 2006Price, Ashea ............................................................1991

R-R-R-R

Reklau, Janelle ......................................................1998Rice, Patty ............................................1997, 1999, 2000Riley, Sarah ..........................................1992, 1993, 1995Rocha, Heidi ......................................2007, 2008Rosenbach, Kate ....................................................1996

S-S-S-S

Saxen, Kelle ................................1996, 1997, 1998, 1999Saxer, Mary ................................2006, 2007, 2008Schmidt, Brianne ........................2004, 2005, 2006, 2007Schmiedt, Nadia ..........................1996, 1997, 1998, 1999Schultz, Joanna....................................2007, 2008Showman, Emily..............................................2002, 2003Siegel, Amy ..........................................1994, 1995, 1996Steele, Latasha ................................................2003, 2004Stoveall, Kristin ......................................................1992Sullivan, Jessica ............................................2008Swayzer, Crysta ..............................................2005, 2007

T-T-T-T

Tatum,Tiffani..........................................................1999Treece, Marissa ............................................2008Tutko, Kelly ............................................................2000

V-V-V-V

VanWeelden, Jill............................2001, 2002, 2003, 2004Volkmer, Jaime ............................2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

W-W-W-W

Wales, Katie ............................................................2002Waters, Latrice ........................................................1991Watkins, Kali ..............................................2008Weber,Anna ..............................2006, 2007, 2008Webster, Elizabeth..................................2003, 2004, 2005Weiher, Gretchen ....................................................1997Wicks, Kelsey ..........................................................2003Williams, Samantha......................................2008Wilson, Bethany ........................1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

Y-Y-Y-Y

Yergler, Nicole ............................................2006

Bold indicates 2008-09 returnees.

A-A-A-A

Altman, Heidi ................................................1994, 1995

Alfieri, Becky ..........................................................1992

Alvarez, Amanda ..................................1999, 2000, 2001

Antas, Rebecca ........................................................2007

Arnerich, Christi ......................................................2002

B-B-B-B

Bienko, Emily ..............................1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

Biscardi, Lauren ..............................................2006, 2007

Boulware, Kala ........................................................1992

Boyd,Ayesha ................................2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Brady, Leanne ......................................1999, 2000, 2001

Bradley, Diana................................................1991, 1992

Bryant, Dee Anna (Dee Dee) ........................2004, 2005

Burn, Hilary ..................................................1999, 2000

C-C-C-C

Calloway, Dominqué ..............................................1997

Carter, Jacqueline ................................2005, 2006

Cheatham,Tanya ......................................................2003

Cowan, Stacey ..............................2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

Cox, Monica ........................................1992, 1994, 1995

Creary, Susie ..........................................................2003

D-D-D-D

Dankova, Petra ......................................2003, 2004, 2005

Davis, Brienne ..............................2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

Cora Dayon..................................................2008

DeBartolo, Dore ..................................1999, 2000, 2001

Deeter, JoAnna ....................................1997, 1989, 1999

DeRusso, Katie ............................2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

Dodd, Kristen ..............................2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Dorsey,Tye..............................................................1993

Dudas, Kristen ..............................................1995, 1996

Duman, Kate ................................2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

Duplechain,Andre ....................................................2003

Dutton, Lindsay ......................................................1995

Ayesha Boyd is one of 30 four-year monogram winnersin the history of the Notre Dame women’s track and fieldprogram.

Women’s Track & FieldMonogram Winners


Men’s Track & FieldFour-Year Monogram Winners

Ambrico,Vinny ......................................2003-2006

Aragon, Chuck ........................................1978-1981

• Ran the first sub-four minute mile in Notre Dame track and

field history during the 1981 season

Bergman,Alfred ......................................1911-1915

• Captain of the 1915 Notre Dame track and field team also

competed in football, basketball and baseball for the Irish

Brown, Mike............................................1996-1999

• Owns both the indoor and outdoor pole vault school

records, also five-time BIG EAST Champion

Burger, Peter ..........................................1977-1980

• 1979 indoor 4x800 relay All-American

Cahill, Ryan ............................................1988-1991

• Participated in the 3,000 meters at the 1991 NCAA Indoor

Championship

Chamney,Thomas ..........................2003-04, 2006-07

• Three-time All-American, two-time individual BIG EAST

Champ, outdoor school record holder and Irish National

Champion over 800 meters was also a two-time Academic

All-American

Cochran, Chris ........................................1997-2000

• Won three individual BIG EAST titles (60 meters, indoor

400 meters, outdoor 400 meters), also an All-American on the

‘00 Distance Medley Relay team (finished sixth at NCAA

Championship)

Cole, John ..............................................1988-1991

Conway, Mike ..........................................1995-1998

• One of 18 recipients of the prestigious “Building Successful

Futures” award presented by the Army ROTC and The

Sporting News in 1999

Conway, Patrick ......................................1999-2002

• 2000 Cross Country All-American

Courtney,William....................................1982-1985

Cowan, John............................................1992-1995

• 1995 Steeplechase All-American

Coyle, John ............................................1990-1994

• 1992 indoor 3,000 meters All-American

Currie,Adam ..........................................2005-2008

• 2005 and 2006 Distance Medley Relay All-American, Seven

All-BIG EAST Honors

Davey,Travis............................................1998-2001

Dillon, Andrew........................................1981-1984

Dyer, Derek ............................................1999-2002

• Two-time all-BIG EAST in the discus

Dziabis, Steven ........................................1980-1983

• 1982 indoor 600 yards All-American and holds school

record in the indoor 500 meters

Eady, Jacques ..........................................1979-1982

Eggeman, John ........................................1898-1901

Ferenc,Thomas ......................................1976-1979Pat Conway earned four monograms in track and fieldwhile also earning All-America honors on the 2000 crosscountry squad.

Four-time monogram winner Jeff Hojnacki was an All-American and won two BIG EAST 1,000-meter titles.

Four-YearMonogram Winners

Four-time monogram winner Thomas Chamney competedin the 2008 Summer Olympics, running the 800 metersfor Ireland.

Fleming, Bill ..........................................1946-1950

• 1950 120-yard and 220-yard hurdles All-American

Fletcher, Forest........................................1909-1912

• Captain of the 1912 track and field team and a member of

the ‘12 U.S. Olympic Team.

Gahagan, Michael ....................................1972-1975

• Co-captain of the 1975 track and field team

Garrett, Daniel ........................................1985-1989

• 1988 5,000 meters All-American

Gerrity, David ........................................1994-1997

• 1996 BIG EAST outdoor pole vault champion

Gilbert,Tom............................................2000-2003

• 2001 and 2002 BIG EAST indoor long jump runner-up

Headrick, Brian ......................................1992-1995

Herbert, Martin ......................................1899-1902

Herman,Todd ........................................1991-1994

• Appeared in the 1993 NCAA indoor high jump

Hofner, Jay..............................................1996-1999

• 1998 and 1999 BIG EAST hammer throw champion

Hogan, Michael ......................................1973-1976

Hojnacki, Jeff ..........................................1994-1997

• 1997 All-American (DMR) and school record holder in the

indoor 800 meters (1:47.50), also won two BIG EAST 1,000-

meter titles



Howard, Kenneth ....................................1965-1968

Hurd, Ryan ............................................2001-2004

Jacques, Christopher ................................2004-2007

Johnson, Gerald ......................................1947-1950

Jordan, Charles ........................................1934-1937

• Captain of the 1937 track and field team

Justice, Lamarr ........................................1993-1996

• Also played basketball at Notre Dame, 1996 BIG EAST

outdoor triple jump champion

Kazimi,A.J. ............................................1977-1980

Kearns, Patrick........................................1988-1992

Kelly, James ............................................1946-1950

Lavery, Mark ..........................................1988-1991

Leonard,William ....................................1943-1949

• 1948 Mile All-American

Macauley,Timothy ..................................1979-1982

Mbagwu, Godwin ....................................2001-2004

• Won 2003 BIG EAST outdoor title for the Irish men’s team

on final jump of the competition - two time BIG EAST

individual champion

McAuliffe, Kevin......................................1969-1972

McClain-Duer,Trevor ..............................2002-2005

• 2005 distance medley relay All-American

McCloughan, John ..................................1979-1983

McMannon, Michael ................................1969-1972

McMannon,Thomas ................................1970-1973

• 1972 All-American (indoor hurdles)

McNelis, John..........................................1983-1986

• 1986 indoor 4x800-meter relay All-American

McQuaid, Brian ......................................1993-1996

McWilliams, Michael................................1992-1995

• Four-time cross country All-American

Meyer, Michael ........................................1975-1978

• Co-captain of the 1977 and 1978 track and field team

Mihalko, Ryan ........................................1988-1992

• Fullback on Irish football team holds school javelin record

Miranda, Jay ............................................1976-1980

• 1979 4x800-meter relay All-American

Mishka, Phil ............................................1997-2000

• 2000 All-American (DMR); earned all-BIG EAST honors

in the 800 meters as well

Moes, Leon ....................................1920-1923, 1926

Morrison, Eric ........................................2002-2005

• 2005 distance medley relay All-American; also eight-time

all-BIG EAST honoree

Murphy, James ........................................1946-1949


Murphy, John A. ......................................1943-1951

Novak, Marc............................................1977-1980

Nurudeen, Selim......................................2002-2005

• Two-time All-American in 2005 (60m hurdles/110m

hurdles); also seven-time BIG EAST champion and 15-time

all-BIG EAST selection (indoor/outdoor combined)

O’Connor, Michael ..................................1987-1991

• 1990 5,000 meter All-American (indoor and outdoor)

O’Rourke,Thomas ..................................1987-1990

Patterson, James ......................................1982-1985

Pearcy,Van ..............................................1982-1986

• Also competed in football at Notre Dame

Peppard, Brian ........................................1989-1992

• Co-captain of the 1992 track and field team

Philbrook, George....................................1909-1912

• Member of the 1912 U.S. Olympic Team

Polselli, Elio ............................................1969-1972

Powell, Jordan ........................................2004-2007

Provost, Steve ..........................................1945-1949

Ptacek,Todd............................................2004-2007

• Earned All-American honors in the steeplechase in 2007

Redwine, Quill ........................................1999-2002

• Competed in both horizontal and vertical jumps, earning

all-BIG EAST honors in the triple jump (2000) and high

jump (2002)

Reher, Kevin ..........................................1995-1998

Rexing, Jason ..........................................1995-1998

• Great distance runner won seven individual BIG EAST

titles and was named the Most Outstanding Performer at the

1998 BIG EAST Indoor Championship after winning the

3,000 and 5,000 meters

The 1969 two-mile relay team which finished second at the NCAA Championship: (left to right) Rick Wohlhuter, JackBrody, Joe Quigley and Mike McCann.

Phil Mishka played a key role in Notre Dame’s middledistance group during the late 90’s while also earningAll-America honors on the distance medley relay team in2000.


Rogers, Richard ......................................1979-1982

Schubert, Mike ........................................2005-2008

Shay, Ryan ..............................................1999-2002

• Most decorated men’s track and field athlete in school

history, won the NCAA Championship in the 10,000 meters,

eight-time BIG EAST Champion, moved on to win the U.S.

Marathon National Championship as a professional in 2003

Smerek, Jonathan ....................................1991-1994

Smith, Jeffrey ..........................................1988-1991

Smith, Robert ........................................1947-1950

• 1948 200 meters All-American

Sobata, Raymond ....................................1946-1949

Somok, Kevin..........................................2001-2004

• Competed in the 2004 NCAA outdoor championship in the

1,500 meters

Staron, Chris ..........................................2002-2005

• Five-time all-BIG EAST pick (indoor/outdoor)

Stow, Perry..............................................1977-1980

• Former assistant track and field coach at Notre Dame

Struble, Ray ............................................1945-1948

• 1948 Pole Vault All-American

Suarez, Napolean ....................................2001-2004

Sullivan, George ......................................1944-1948

• 1944 Shot Put All-American

Tracy, Louis ............................................1946-1949


Tully, William ........................................1944-1947


Twardzik,Timothy ..................................1978-1981

Tyler, James ............................................1982-1986

• 1986 two-time All-American in the mile and indoor 4x800-

meter relay

Van Ort, Kaleb ........................................2003-2006

• 2005 NCAA participant in 10,000 meters

VanWie, Jeffrey........................................1984-1987

VanderKraats, Dennis ..............................1976-1979

Vehorn, Charles ......................................1965-1968

• 1968 Distance Medley Relay All-American

Viken, David ..........................................2004-2007

Warth, David ..........................................1986-1989

• Participated in the 4x800-meter relay at the 1989 NCAA

Indoor Championship

Wasson, James ........................................1909-1913

Watson, Luke ..........................................1999-2003

• Six-time track and field All-American, holds school records

in the indoor mile and 3,000-meter steeplechase

Wechter,Austin ......................................2005-2008

West, Marshaun ......................................1997-2000

• 1999 indoor long jump and 2000 outdoor long jump All-

American, also won the indoor 200 meters at the 1999 BIG

EAST Championship

Williams, Errol ........................................1995-1998

• 1998 55-meter hurdles and 110-meter hurdles All-

American, also won the 1998 BIG EAST 55-meter hurdle

title

Wray,Terry ............................................1998-2001

Men’s Cross CountryFour-Year Monogram Winners

Alber, David............................................2000-2003

Althoff, Matt ..........................................1993-1996

• 1996 all-BIG EAST finisher

Arce,Antonio ..........................................1995-2000

• 1997 all-BIG EAST finisher

Aragon, Chuck ........................................1977-1980

Benninger, Kurt ......................................2003-2006

• Led team to third-place trophy with his eighth-place finish

at the 2005 NCAA meet; three-time all-BIG EAST

Cannon,Tim ..........................................1981-1984

• Helped Irish win the 1984 Notre Dame Invitational and

two-consecutive National Catholic Meets (1983-84)

Courtney, Bill ..........................................1981-1984

• Co-captain of the 1984 cross country team

Cowan, John............................................1991-1994

Coyle, John ............................................1989-1992

• 1990 All-American

Dempsey,Tom ........................................1958-1961

Drake, Mike ............................................1988-1991

• Member of two Notre Dame Invitational winning teams

(1990-91) and three National Catholic winning squads

(1988-90)

Dunlop, Joe ............................................1993-1996

Garrett, Dan............................................1984-1988

• 1987 and 1988 All-American, co-champion of the 1988

National Catholic

Gregory, Ron ..........................................1957-1960

Kearns, Patrick........................................1987-1991

Markezich, Ron ......................................1984-1988

Maxwell, Ryan ........................................1996-1999

• 1997 and 1999 all-BIG EAST Finisher

McWilliams, Mike....................................1990-1993

• Four-time All-American and champion of the 1992

National Catholic

Mobley,Todd ..........................................2000-2003

• Two-time All-American (2001, 2003) and Academic All-

American in ’03

Moore,Tim ............................................2002-2005

• First four-time all-BIG EAST selection in program history;

two-time All-American (2004, 2005); 2004 National Catholic

Champion

O’Connor, Mike ......................................1986-1990

• 1989 All-American and winner of the 1990 National

Catholic

Reinhart, James ......................................1973-1976

Rexing, Jason ..........................................1994-1997

• 1996 All-American, two-time all-BIG EAST finisher and

two-time NCAA participant

Rorke, Dan ............................................1957-1960

Ruder, Nate ............................................1991-1994

• 1993 National Catholic Champion

Seiling, Derek..........................................1992-1996

• 1995 and 1996 All-American

Shay, Ryan ......................................1997-1999, 2001

• 1999 and 2001 All-American, three-time all-BIG EAST

finisher, 1999 Notre Dame Invitational champion and four-

time National Catholic champion

Striowski, Marc........................................1998-2001

• Three-time all-BIG EAST finisher

Tyler, Jim ................................................1981-1984

Watson, Luke ..........................................1998-2001

• 2000 and 2001 All-American, four-time all-BIG EAST

finisher, 2000 and 2001 Notre Dame Invitational champion,

2000 National Catholic champion

Women’s Track & FieldFour-Year Monogram Winners

Boyd,Ayesha ..........................................2001-2004

• 2002 4x400-meter relay All-American and 2002 NCAA

participant in the 200 meters

Cowan, Stacey ........................................2003-2006

• 2004 indoor high jump All-American

Davis, Brienne ........................................2005-2008

• Member of the 2007 BIG EAST 4x100-meter relay team,

Three-time all-BIG EAST performer

Track and field is the second-oldest sport at Notre Dame behind football and has been competed outdoors inrelatively the same spot since the program began in 1889. The old track on Cartier Field (also the football practicefield) is pictured here with Notre Dame Stadium in the background.



DeRusso, Katie........................................2004-2007

Dodd, Kristen ........................................2001-2004

• 2002 4x400-meter relay All-American

Duman, Kate ..........................................2002-2005

• School-record holder and 2005 all-BIG EAST selection in

javelin

Engelhardt, Jennifer ................................1997-2000

• 1999 indoor and 2000 outdoor high jump All-American,

holds high jump record at BIG EAST Outdoor

Championship

Erigha, Maryann......................................2004-2007

• Two-time individual BIG EAST Champ and 15-time all-

BIG EAST honoree owns school records in three events

Gullickson, Cassie....................................2004-2007

Hallett, Natalie........................................1999-2002

• Runner up in the indoor pole vault at the 1999 BIG EAST

Championship

Handley, Jennifer ....................................2000-2003

• 2002 and 2003 NCAA participant in the outdoor 5,000

meters

Horn, Meghan ........................................2003-2006

• Three-time all-BIG EAST honoree in shot put

Howard,Alison ........................................1994-1997

• 1997 400 meter BIG EAST champion (outdoor)

Huddle, Molly ........................................2003-2007

• First five-time monogram winner in program history …

Ten-time All-American and 15-time all-BIG EAST honoree

(combined cross country and track) is the most decorated

athlete in Notre Dame sports history

Johnson, Megan ......................................2001-2004

• Runner-up in the mile at the 2004 BIG EAST Indoor

Championship

Kearney, Jennifer ....................................2001-2004

King, Lauren ..........................................2002-2005

• Two-time All-American (2002 - 1,500m; 2003 - mile); also

seven-time all-BIG EAST honoree with three BIG EAST

titles (indoor/outdoor)

Lazzeri, Betsy..........................................2000-2003

• Finished third in the pentathlon at the 2002 BIG EAST

Indoor Championship

Lenz, Carri ............................................1998-2001

Loomis, Emily..........................2002-2003, 2005-2006

• Only Notre Dame student-athlete ever to earn All-America

honors in two distinctly different sports (2006 outdoor high

jump, 2004 volleyball)

Madia, Stephanie ....................................2003-2006

• Two-time All-American (2005 outdoor 5,000 meters; 2006

indoor 5,000 meters)

Marinangeli, Jean ....................................2003-2006

Meagher, Kerry........................................2002-2005

• Three-time All-American - twice in 1,500m (2004, 2005)

and once in mile (2004)

Ogbuokiri, Okechi ..................................2004-2007

• BIG EAST Champion in 2005 (Indoor 400m) earned 12

all-BIG EAST honors during her career

Peterson, Erica ........................................1993-1996

• 1994 400-meter hurdles All-American

Saxen, Kelle ............................................1996-1999

• Two-time all-BIG EAST finisher in the indoor high jump

Schmidt, Brianne ....................................2004-2007

• Departed with the school record in the 1,000m

Schmiedt, Nadia ......................................1996-1999

• Hold Meyo Invitational 500-meter record

VanWeelden, Jill ......................................2001-2004

Volkmer, Jaime ........................................2000-2003

• Holds BIG EAST Championship record in the indoor pole

vault

Wilson, Bethany ......................................1998-2001

Women’s Cross CountryFour-Year Monogram Winners

Handley, Jennifer ....................................1999-2002

• Three-time all-BIG EAST

Huddle, Molly ........................................2002-2005

• Three-time All-American (2002, 2003, 2005) and four-time

all-BIG EAST; member of four top-10 NCAA Championship

teams; 2004 Notre Dame Invitational Champion

Johnson, Megan ......................................2000-2003

• 2001 all-BIG EAST, 2000 National Catholic Champion

King, Lauren ..........................................2001-2004

• Three-time All-American, two-time all-BIG EAST

Kramer, Kristine......................................1991-1994

Ledrick, Jennifer......................................1987-1990

Luby, Erin ..............................................1996-1999

Madia, Stephanie ....................................2002-2005

• Two-time All-American (2004, 2005); holds best NCAA

finish by Notre Dame woman (third in 2005); member of

four top-10 NCAA Championship teams; 2004 National

Catholic Champion

Murray,Wendy ........................................1986-1989

Riley, Sarah ............................................1991-1994

• 1993 All-American and 1992 National Catholic ChampionMolly Huddle was a five-time monogram winner andearned 10 All-American honors, the most by any Irishathlete in any sport, and 15 all-BIG EAST citations.

Stephanie Madia was a two-time All-American and four-time monogram winner at Notre Dame.


Irish in theBIG EAST

The 2008-09 academic year will be the 30th forThe BIG EAST Conference. While the league hasgone through membership changes since its birth, ithas never been stronger. This academic year willmark the conference’s fourth year as the nation’slargest Division I-A conference.

The goals of the BIG EAST have never changed.The league aims and expects to compete at the high-est level and does so with integrity and sportsman-ship. The student-athletes of the member schoolscontinue to maintain the league’s proud tradition ofsuccess.

BIG EAST teams earned their share of recognitionat the highest levels in 2007-08. Four women’s teamsadvanced to their respective NCAA Final Fours:Connecticut field hockey and women’s basketball,Notre Dame soccer and Syracuse lacrosse.

Individually in men’s sports, Villanova’s BobbyCurtis was the NCAA outdoor track champion in the5,000 meters. Connecticut’s O’Brian White won theM.A.C. Hermann Trophy, the highest individual honorin soccer. Two years ago, BIG EAST male and femalestudent-athletes were Hermann Trophy winners.

In men’s basketball, the BIG EAST tied its ownrecord set in 2006 by earning eight NCAAChampionship bids. BIG EAST women’s teams havereceived eight NCAA invitations in each of the pasttwo years. The combined 16 men’s and women’sberths in 2008 was an NCAA first.

The quality of BIG EAST football has never beenmore balanced. Six of the league’s eight squads werenationally ranked in 2007. For the third straight year,the BIG EAST representative in the BowlChampionship Series won its BCS bowl game.

The BIG EAST continued to produce student-ath-letes who were at the forefront of athletic and aca-demic achievement. Nineteen BIG EAST playerswere chosen to their respective ESPN The MagazineAcademic All-America Teams, including eight first-team selections.

The BIG EAST became the nation’s largestDivision I-A group in 2005-06 when five new mem-bers began competing. The new schools were:University of Cincinnati, DePaul University,University of Louisville,Marquette University and theUniversity of South Florida.

BIG EAST institutions reside in nine of the nation’stop 34 largest media markets, including New York,Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Tampa,Pittsburgh, Hartford, Milwaukee and Cincinnati.With its newest members, BIG EAST markets containalmost one fourth of all television households in theU.S.

Since opening its doors in 1979, the league haswon 25 national championships in six different sportsand 125 student-athletes have won individual nationaltitles.

The BIG EAST has always been able to boast thatsome of its best students are also some of its best ath-letes. More than 370 student-athletes have earnedacademic all-America honors. Last year in football,Louisville quarterback Brian Brohm, who finished hiscareer as the BIG EAST’s career passing leader, wasone of the league’s eight first-team ESPN TheMagazine Academic All-America team picks.

Also,Connecticut’s Rebecca Lobo, one of the mostheralded women’s basketball players in the history ofthe sport, was named to the CoSIDA Academic All-America Hall of Fame in 2008. Lobo, a two-timeBIG EAST Player of the Year, led the Huskies to the1995 NCAA national championship.

The BIG EAST has enjoyed tremendous basketballsuccess, especially in this decade. In 2003-04,Connecticut became the first school in NCAA historyto win the men’s and women’s NCAA titles in thesame season. In ’02-03, the BIG EAST became thefirst conference in NCAA history to win the men’sand women’s titles in the same year when theSyracuse men and the Connecticut women capturedtheir respective national championships. In men’s bas-ketball, BIG EAST squads have won three of the last10 NCAA championships. BIG EAST women’steams have taken five of the last nine NCAA titles.

Proactive movement has been a signature strategyfor the conference that was born in 1979. The BIGEAST continually turns challenges into opportunitiesto become stronger.

In the spring of 2001, the BIG EAST addedwomen’s lacrosse and rowing to its growing list ofsports. The first women’s golf championship was heldin the spring of 2003. In 2007, the league conductedits first women’s lacrosse championship tournament.In 2009-10, the BIG EAST will begin sponsorship ofmen’s lacrosse, its 24th sport

The BIG EAST became a reality on May 31, 1979,following a meeting of athletic directors fromProvidence College, St. John’s, Georgetown andSyracuse Universities. Seton Hall, Connecticut andBoston College completed the original seven schoolalliance.

While the membership has both increased andchanged, the focus of the BIG EAST has not wavered.The conference reflects a tradition of broad based

programs, led by administrators and coaches whoplace a constant emphasis on academic integrity. Itsstudent-athletes own significantly high graduationrates and their record of scholastic achievementnotably shows a balance between intercollegiate ath-letics and academics.

Any successful organization needs outstandingleadership. Michael Tranghese, the league’s first full-time employee, and for 11 years the associate to DaveGavitt, became Commissioner in 1990. In his firstyear, he administered the formation of The BIGEAST Football Conference.

For 2009-10, the BIG EAST will undergo one sig-nificant change. Tranghese has announced that hewill step down from his position on June 30, 2009.

The league has long been considered a leader ininnovative concepts in promotion and publicity, par-ticularly regarding television. Those efforts haveresulted in unparalleled visibility for BIG EAST stu-dent athletes. The conference has enjoyed long-standing relationships with CBS, ESPN, Inc. and ABC.

While BIG EAST basketball games are regularsellouts at campus and major public arenas, includingthe annual men’s BIG EAST Championship inMadison Square Garden, attendance figures also aresignificant in soccer, women’s basketball and baseballgames.

More than 550 BIG EAST student-athletes haveearned all America recognition and dozens have wonindividual NCAA national championships. The BIGEAST has been well represented in U.S. or foreignnational and Olympic teams. Several athletes earnedgold medals in each of the last six summerOlympiads.

The BIG EAST has its headquarters in Providencewhere the conference administers to more than 5,500athletes.

Baseball (5)2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

Women’s Cross Country (3)2002, 2003, 2005

Men’s Cross Country (5)1997, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2005

Women’s Golf (3)2004, 2004, 2008

Men’s Golf (6)1995, 1996, 1997, 2004, 2005, 2006

Rowing (5)2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

Women’s Soccer (9)1995-2001, 2005-06

Men’s Soccer (2)1996, 2003

Softball (5)1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2006

Women’s Swimming and Diving (12)1997-2008

Men’s Swimming and Diving (3)2005, 2006, 2008

Women’s Tennis (8)1996, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008

Men’s Tennis (7)1996, 1999, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008

Women Indoor Track & Field (2)2002, 2006

Men’s Indoor Track & Field (3)2003, 2005, 2007

Women’s Outdoor Track & Field (1)2007

Men’s Outdoor Track & Field (5)2000, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2008

Volleyball (9)1995-1998, 2000-02, 2004, 2005

Notre Dame BIG EAST TitlesSince joining the BIG EAST in 1995-96,Notre Dame has won the most conference championships (100) of any

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