University of Minnesota Athletics
Gophers Host 10th Oz Memorial Run
9/9/2009 12:00:00 AM | Women's Cross Country
Golden Gopher Cross Country This Week:
Oz Memorial Run
Les Bolstad Golf Course
Friday, Sept. 11 - Falcon Heights, Minn.
5 p.m.
Gopher Women Host Oz Memorial Run
The two-time defending Big Ten champion Minnesota women’s cross country team kicks off their 2009 season by playing host to the Oz Memorial Run on Friday, Sept. 11, at 5 p.m. The 6-kilometer race is contested on the course at the Les Bolstad Golf Course in Falcon Heights, Minn. The 2009 edition marks the 10th Oz Memorial Run.
Remembering Oz
The Oz Memorial Run is named in memory of former Drake coach Gary Osborn, who passed away May 21, 2000. Osborn was a longtime friend of Minnesota coach Gary Wilson.
The Oz Memorial Field
Minnesota and Drake annually square off in the Oz Memorial Run. This year, North Dakota State, South Dakota State and Minnesota State Mankato join the field.
Looking For a Repeat of Perfection
The Gophers have captured the last four Oz Memorial Run team titles with perfect scores of 15 points. Megan Duwell is the defending individual champion, winning medalist honors with a time of 21:57 a year ago. Jamie Cheever won the title in 2007 in a time of 21:51.3.
Duwell Wins Intrasquad Race
Senior Megan Duwell won the intrasquad race with a time of 17:41.63 to capture her second consecutive career win in the event.
Golden Gopher Coaching Staff
Gary Wilson, the dean of the Big Ten women’s cross country coaches, is in his 25th season heading the Minnesota program. He is assisted by volunteer assistant head coach, Sarah Hesser, who is in her fifth season on the coaching staff after competing for the Golden Gophers.
Oz Memorial Run
Les Bolstad Golf Course
Friday, Sept. 11 - Falcon Heights, Minn.
5 p.m.
Gopher Women Host Oz Memorial Run
The two-time defending Big Ten champion Minnesota women’s cross country team kicks off their 2009 season by playing host to the Oz Memorial Run on Friday, Sept. 11, at 5 p.m. The 6-kilometer race is contested on the course at the Les Bolstad Golf Course in Falcon Heights, Minn. The 2009 edition marks the 10th Oz Memorial Run.
Remembering Oz
The Oz Memorial Run is named in memory of former Drake coach Gary Osborn, who passed away May 21, 2000. Osborn was a longtime friend of Minnesota coach Gary Wilson.
The Oz Memorial Field
Minnesota and Drake annually square off in the Oz Memorial Run. This year, North Dakota State, South Dakota State and Minnesota State Mankato join the field.
Looking For a Repeat of Perfection
The Gophers have captured the last four Oz Memorial Run team titles with perfect scores of 15 points. Megan Duwell is the defending individual champion, winning medalist honors with a time of 21:57 a year ago. Jamie Cheever won the title in 2007 in a time of 21:51.3.
Duwell Wins Intrasquad Race
Senior Megan Duwell won the intrasquad race with a time of 17:41.63 to capture her second consecutive career win in the event.
Golden Gopher Coaching Staff
Gary Wilson, the dean of the Big Ten women’s cross country coaches, is in his 25th season heading the Minnesota program. He is assisted by volunteer assistant head coach, Sarah Hesser, who is in her fifth season on the coaching staff after competing for the Golden Gophers.
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