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DePaul Track & Field Compete in Iowa State Classic
CHICAGO – After taking a week off to get some rest and rejuvenation, the Blue Demon men’s and women’s track team travel to
During the two-day meet, thirty men's and women's teams and over 1,000 athletes from all over the country will be participating. The DePaul squads will face some of their toughest competition of the indoor season this weekend.
The women's weight throw will kick off the meet at
The Blue Demons intend to continue the success from the Notre Dame Invitational on January 29th, where the squads totaled two first place wins, and five second place spots.
The women were lead by Jamie Holifield, who won the weight throw with a 15.77 meter toss, along with the women’s 4x400 meter relay team of Marissa Petersen, Erica Scott, Allyson Petersen, and Courtney Grand Pre. The group sprinted to a 3:58.53 first place finish.
On the men’s side, Larry Inanga, Dan Branca, and Rashard Deleston paced the team with second place finishes in individual events, while the men’s 4x400 meter relay team of Kriss Arnold, Inanga, Richard Fugiel, and Branca followed with a silver as well.
The women's weight throw will kick off the meet at
Additionally, members of the men’s and women’s teams not participating in the Iowa State Classic will partake in the Carthage College Pepsi Challenge. This meet will be held in
Following the Iowa State Classic and Carthage College Pepsi Challenge, the Blue Demons head to
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