February 20 , 2004
Track & Field
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CARDINALS COMPETE AT CENTRAL MICHIGAN OPEN

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. - The women's and men's track & field squads competed at the Central Michigan University Open on Friday and tuned up for the GLIAC Championships next week in Findlay, Ohio. The men's highest finishers were Lewis Gordon (Lansing, Mich./Everett) in the 400 meters placing second (49.45), Jon Hall (Pontiac, Mich./Central) in the long jump (2nd, 22' 1/4") and Mohommed Waite (East Lansing, Mich.) in the 800 meters (2nd, 1:56.60). In addition, Jason Andrich (Marlette, Mich.) placed third in the weight throw with a distance of 53' 5 1/2". Chris Baranek (Kawkawlin, Mich./Bay City Western) was a provisional qualifier and broke the school-record in the 60 meter dash finishing fourth (6.88).
    Mandie Gallier (Midland, Mich.) won the 400 meters on the ladies' side and was a provisional qualifier (57.10). Ashley Bishop (Pickford, Mich.) claimed first in the weight throw breaking her own school-record for the fourth time (55'). Beth Rasmussen (Port Huron, Mich.) tied for first in the high jump (5' 1") which was her best indoor effort this season. The 4x400 meter relay team won in a time of 4:01.09, anchored by Gallier. Ryann Smith (Almont, Mich.) tied for second in the pole vault at a height of 10' 11 3/4".

Contact: Ryan Thompson (989) 964-4053

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