University of Minnesota Athletics
WHITE SETS SCHOOL RECORD AT IOWA STATE
2/6/1999 12:00:00 AM | Women's Track & Field
Junior Christine Gulbrandsen won the triple jump, recording a leap of 41 feet, 2 1/2 inches. Sophomore Aubrey Schmitt placed second in the shot put with a toss of 50-9 1/2, a mark that provisionally qualifies her for the NCAA Championships. Junior Nicole Chimko placed fourth in the shot put with a mark of 47-8 1/2.
In the 3000 meters, junior Minna Haronoja placed sixth in a time of 10 mintues, 3.62 seconds. In the mile run, freshman Victoria Moses placed 11th in 4:59.81 and sophomore Elaine Eggleston 13th in 5:01.76.
On Friday, three Minnesota athletes placed among the top five finishers in the weight throw.
Sophomore Aubrey Schmitt placed third in the weight throw with a toss of 58-5. Sophomore Brenda Meyer set a personal best with a toss of 53-0, more than a foot better than her previous best. Sophomore Angie Hill placed sixth at 52-3.
Sophomore Corinne Nimtz plcaed third in the 5000-meter run in a time of 17:12.65. That is the 10th-fastest time in school history.
In the pole vault, junior Christine Gulbrandsen tied for fifth place with a mark of 10-11 3/4, while sophomore Stacie Blaskowski placed ninth at 10-0.
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