The women's DMR was second in a time of 11:49.16, anchored by Allie Schiach in the 1600 (5:01.28).

In the women's triple jump, Daisy Ding was third with a season best of 12.60 meters (41‘ 4.25"). This puts her #40 in the NCAA this season.

Belle McFarlane was 7th in the high jump, clearing 1.69 meters (5‘ 6.5").

Lennie ran a section of the 5,000 meters for strength training, and was 12th in 16:19.19 (at Mt SAC).

Good stuff!

William Roberts just won the 1500 here at Kansas, going from 4th to 1st in the final 250 meters. He won going away in 3:56.76!!

And he gets his trophy from ...... BILLY MILLS!!!!!

(04-19-2014 01:59 PM)WRCisforgotten79 Wrote:  William Roberts just won the 1500 here at Kansas, going from 4th to 1st in the final 250 meters. He won going away in 3:56.76!!

And he gets his trophy from ...... BILLY MILLS!!!!!

Russell - If you get a chance to speak to Billy, please tell him "Hello" from Hal Gosnell. We were Lieutenants in the Marine Corps together at Quantico in 1963-1964. It has been so long he may not remember me, but I sure remember him. As good a person as he was an athlete.

I hope I meet him.

On the track, Heather Olson won the steeplechase in about 10:45. She just sat behind another runner all the way until 200 to go (it‘s WINDY) then just crushed it.

A dramatic conclusion to the women's shot put, as Claire Uke unleashes a throw of 16.11 meters (52' 10.25") on her 6th and final throw to move from 3rd to 1st!!!

WooHoo!!! Congrats to Claire, Heather & William!

Men's pole vaulter Chris Pillow finished 2nd with a clearance at 5.36 meters (17‘ 7"). He was the top collegian. Ironically, the 3rd place finisher, Casey Bowen of Kansas, who also cleared 17' 7", is tied with Pillow at #4 in the NCAA this outdoor season.

Nice jobs by all.

For those interested in reading a bit more on Billy Mills, here's an article from Runner's World a couple of years ago.

http://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stor...cing-split