University of Minnesota Athletics
Rue Provisionally Qualifies in Pole Vault
1/11/2009 12:00:00 AM | Women's Track & Field
Junior Alicia Rue’s performance in the pole vault highlighted the Minnesota women’s track & field team’s season-opening meet, the Northwest Open, at the University Fieldhouse on Saturday. Rue won the event with an NCAA provisional qualifying height of 13 feet, 3 1/2 inches.
Sophomore Samantha Sonnenberg was second in the pole vault with a height of 12-3 1/2.
Kari Schmidt opened her senior season with a victory in the shot put, landing an effort of 47-9. She added a runner-up showing in the weight throw with an effort of 50-9 1/2.
A majority of Minnesota’s top athletes, especially on the track, did not compete in the meet. The Golden Gophers are ranked No. 10 in the preseason U.S. Track & Field/Cross Country Coaches Association National Poll.
The Gophers return to action next Saturday, Jan. 17, when they host the Minnesota Open.
Sophomore Samantha Sonnenberg was second in the pole vault with a height of 12-3 1/2.
Kari Schmidt opened her senior season with a victory in the shot put, landing an effort of 47-9. She added a runner-up showing in the weight throw with an effort of 50-9 1/2.
A majority of Minnesota’s top athletes, especially on the track, did not compete in the meet. The Golden Gophers are ranked No. 10 in the preseason U.S. Track & Field/Cross Country Coaches Association National Poll.
The Gophers return to action next Saturday, Jan. 17, when they host the Minnesota Open.
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