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Track and Field Compete in Season Opener



CHCIAGO -  The DePaul Men’s and Women’s track team competed at the Lewis University Season Opener on Saturday, December 6th, in Romeoville, Illinois.  11 Blue Demons competed at the meet.

“We used this meet to as a preseason practice. The returnees were able to get meet experience, while, the freshman got their first taste of NCAA Track and Field,” Assistant Coach Jenny Kenyon said.

Seniors Diana Runnels and Dee Moore lead the women’s team.  Runnels captured first place honors in the 400 meter dash with a time of 58.82. Moore finished second in the 200 meter dash with a time of 26.79.  

Seniors Larry Inanga and Siddiqu Muhammad lead the men’s team finishing first and second in the 400 meter dash.  Inanga finished with a time of 48.29 while Muhammad crossed the line at 50.92. 

Track and field will break from action until January when they compete at the University of Chicago Invitational January 10, 2004. 

Meet Results (For Complete Meet Results: Track, Field)
Track Results:
Women’s 55 Meter Dash
16. Arica Smith  8.41

Women’s 200 Meter Dash
2. Dee Moore  26.79
20. Arica Smith  29.30

Women’s 400 Meter Dash
1.  Diana Runnels  58.82
10. DaShara Wells  107.15

Men’s 200 Meter Dash
15. Mark Kliethermes 24.57

Men’s 400 Meter Dash
1. Larry Inanga  48.29
2. Siddiqu Muhammad 50.92
5. Donnie Smith  52.19

Field Results:
Women’s Weight Throw
9. Jeana LeRoy  12.28m

Men’s Weight Throw 
2. Jarrod Jahnke  16.56m

Women’s Long Jump
3. DaShara Wells  16-06.75

Women’s Shot Put
2. Erika Lockhart  12.50m
3. Jeana LeRoy  12.40m