Track and Field Shot Putters Lead the Way  (4/16/05)
In a meet at Elmhurst College (IL) the shot putters came out on top as they took first place in both the women's and men's event. Jomyla McKinnie set a school record with her first place throw of 38'1.25". Thomas Donovan's top finish was a school record throw of 44'8.25". 

Overall the women's team finished in 7th place with 38 points. Besides her shot put place, McKinnie also earned points by finishing 4th in the discus, setting another school record (113'6").  Esther Peters and Sandra Hoekstra earned 3rd and 4th place honors respectively in the 400 meter hurdles. Peters also finished 8th in the 100 meter hurdle race. The 4 x 400 meter relay team took a third place finish with a school record time of 4.21.84. Although she did not place in the final standings, Kaitlin Merrow had a great day in the sprints, setting school records in the 100 meter (13.99) and the 200 meter (28.46). 

The men's team tallied 13 points for the day. Donovan earned 10 of those points with his first place shot put finish. Rich Visser picked up the other 3 points as he finished 6th in the 3000 meter steeplechase. His time of 10:26.5 was a school record in that event. One other school record fell for the day as Scott Nuismer ran a 54.23 in the 400 meter. 

The teams will compete on Saturday, April 23, at Olivet Nazarene University in a meet starting at 10:30 am. 
 

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