Dakota Relays

[jackrabbit1979]

Lowery just missed the sub 4 mile. I think his time was 4:01.3. Lots of highlights on the local news, showed a big crowd standing and cheering as he came down the last 100m. Also showed him lapping another runner as he crossed the tape ;D.

[89rabbit]

Re: Dakota Relays

Here are highlights of an Argus story about Brad's run:

http://www.argusleader.com/apps/pbcs...505070351/1002

Crowd cheers as SDSU star almost runs 4-minute mile
Matt Zimmer
mzimmer@argusleader.com

Published: 05/7/05 1:55 am

Some say that as the number of colleges that make the trip to the Howard Wood Relays has declined, so has the excitement and incentive for the college athletes.

Tell that to Brad Lowery.

The South Dakota State senior brought the fans to their feet with a dramatic run in the Men's Open Mile, narrowly missing out on becoming the first athlete in South Dakota history to break the 4-minute mark on a South Dakota track. His official time of 4:01.67 was his personal best time, a Howard Wood meet and stadium record, a school record, and a state collegiate record.Lowery was literally racing against the clock on the final straightaway, as the numbers ticked towards 4 minutes right in front of him.

The crowd sighed in disappointment as the clock ticked past the mark, but gave the Pierre grad two standing ovations afterward."It was very special," Lowery said. "Finishing up was pretty tough with the wind, but I just wanted to give a great effort for all the fans. Every track fan in South Dakota was here, and the crowd was excited, so it feels great."  .  .  .

And while his time on Friday was somewhat bittersweet, Lowery said he has no doubt that a sub-4 minute time is in his future."It's a little disappointing, you just have to wait for the right opportunity," he said. "The weather wasn't the strongest, but I think I'll get it in the near future."  .  .  .



picture credit to James D. Cimburek/ Yankton Press & Dakotan


Go State!  ;D




http://www.yankton.net/stories/05070...50507004.shtml

[89rabbit]

Re: Dakota Relays

After winning the 10,000 meters at the Kansas Relays, South Dakota State sophomore Naoyuki Asano picked up another win this time at the Howard Wood Dakota Relays.  The sophomore from Tokyo, Japan won the 5,000 meter event in a time of 15:08.6.

Another Jackrabbit winner was Freshmen Nick Schanaman in the 110-meter hurdles. He ran a time of 14.7 seconds.

Next action for the Jackrabbits will be at the NCAA Division I Independent Championships in Davis, Calif.


Go State!  ;D

[89rabbit]

Re: Dakota Relays

The Women have also done well at the Howard Wood Dakota Relays, winning four titles.

http://www.gojacks.com

05/07/2005
SDSU women win four titles at Howard Wood
SIOUX FALLS — Michelle Carter won a pair of throwing events and Becka Mansheim and Jona Kulesza added event titles as the South Dakota State University women's track and field team competed over the weekend at the Howard Wood Dakota Relays.

A junior from Yankton, Carter won the shot put title Friday with a top throw of 46 feet, 6 1/2 inches, then came back Saturday with a winning toss of 144 feet to win the discus title.

Kulesza, a junior from Rapid City, leaped 36-3 to win the triple jump Friday.

Saturday, Mansheim ran her way to victory in the 1,500 meters, posting a time of 4:46.3. Teammates Shannon Hattervig, 4:47.8, and Krystie Ratzlaff, 4:49.3, took third and fourth, respectively.  .  .  .

The Jackrabbits wrap up the outdoor season may 14-15 at the Division I Independent Championships in Davis, Calif.


Go State!  ;D