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Indiana Invaders 10/00 Media Releases
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Nov 1st 2000, 11:49pm
Who are the Indiana Invaders?
The Indiana Invaders are a field & track team comprised of elite
athletes competing in USA Track & Field National Championship
competitions in Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field,
and the Marathon.
In 2004, the team, in its sixth full year of competition won the USA
National Track & Field Club Championships. The Invaders qualified
16 athletes for the US Olympic Trials with 13 athletes competing in the
largest number of events for any USATF club at 11 events, five finished
in the top ten, and six placed in the top 20.
In 2003, the team, in its fifth full year of competition won the USA
National Track & Field Club Championships. The Invaders placed
three in the top 10 and four additional athletes in the top 15 at the
USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships.
In their first five seasons, the Invaders produced 7 individual
National Champions, one World Champion, and one American record.
In 2002, the team had 14 athletes ranked in the top 50 in the US. The
team was runner-up at the USA National Track & Field Club
Championships and runner-up in the battle for the Women's National
Cross Country Club Title. The Invaders placed five in the top 10 at the
USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships.
In 2001, the team won the USA National Track & Field Club
Championship, the Women's National Track & Field Club Title, and
the Women's National Cross Country Club Title. A team record of 22
athletes qualified for outdoor nationals in 29 different events. The
Invaders also produced the second fastest time in the world in the
Distance Medley Relay.
The Indiana Invaders' athletes had 30 rankings in the top 50 in the US,
5 top 15 rankings, two finished as national champions, two competed at
the world championships, and one competed at the World University
Games.
In 2000, the Indiana Invaders' athletes had 26 rankings in the
top 50 in the US, 8 top 15 rankings, one finished as national &
Olympic Trials champion. Also, 18 athletes qualified for their
respective Olympic Trials and 2 Invaders qualified for the Olympic
Games.
At
the USA Club Cross Country Nationals, the men have finished 8th ('99),
5th ('00), and 7th ('01 & '02) while the women won the team title
in 2001 and finished 2nd three times ('99, '00, & '02).
USA National Championship Teams
2004 Men’s T&F, 2004 Women’s T&F
2003 Men’s T&F, 2003 Women’s T&F
2003 Combined Men’s & Women’s T&F
2001 Women’s Cross Country
2001 Women's T&F and
2001 Combined Men’s & Women’s T&F
Individual Champions
1 - IAAF World Indoor Champion
4 - USA National Champions, 1 - USA Olympic Team Member,
5 - USA National Team Members,
107 - USA National Championship Qualifiers
66 - USATF National Club Champions.
The team serves men and women in all track & field events. Team
members are residents of Indiana and in most cases live and train in
Indianapolis.
Indiana Invaders athletes are available for appearances at
youth programs and events. For additional information call Greg Harger
at 317 289-4018.
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Team Champions
(23 points)
1. Collette Liss 16:33.93
2. Priscilla Hein 17:05.37
4. Kelly French 17:33.01
5. Judy Porter 17:38.00
14. Stephanie Dueringer
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INDIANA INVADERS OPEN CROSS COUNTRY SEASON STRONG
October 9, 2000
(INDIANAPOLIS)-- The Indiana Invaders, in their first competition of
the cross country season, ran 5 women and 3 men at the 2nd Annual Home
Depot Cross Country Invitational held at Genesee Valley Park in
Rochester, NY. The women's team, lead by Collette Liss, easily
captured the women's overall title.
Following Liss's first place finish, the Invaders' were well
represented
by Priscilla Hein (2nd), Kelly French (4th), Judy Porter (5th),
and Stephanie Dueringer (14th).
The Invaders' men posted very competitive efforts against a tough
international cross country field. The Invaders' Gareth Wilford came
up
just short in a spirited battle with Paul Mwangi (Kenya) of the
Westchester TC for the over-all individual victory. Mwangi's winning
time of 23:35.96 edging Wilford by less than one second (23:36.68).
Rick Sluder finished 10th in 23:57.02 and Todd Moroney completed the
course in 17th place with a solid 24:37 effort on a soft, wet course
not
conducive to fast times.
"This was a very solid outing for each of the athletes we ran today and
it was great to see a couple of newcomers to the club perform.
Priscilla Hein for the women and Rick Sluder for the men are going to
make major contributions to our distance group," said Head Coach Chris
Buhler. He added, "We are excited about the coming cross country
season
as both our men's and women's teams are much improved over last year.
It is very early in the season, with our goals being focused on the
Fall
Cross Country National Championships at the end of November and the
World Cross Country Trials in February, so several of our people here
today are just getting into their hard training and several are not
even
on this trip today as they prepare for the meets a little later in the
year. "
"The format and opportunity that this cross country meet offers with a
true cross country setting and prize money was something that we felt
strongly about as an organization. We had to make the trip and support
the efforts of the Genesee Valley Harriers and all the folks promoting
cross country in this area. It is a rare opportunity for
post-collegiate runners and clubs to compete in a cross country setting
with these rewards," said Club Director Greg Harger. He added, " This
event was very energizing to our athletes as we turn our attention on
the USATF Fall Cross Country Championships and the opportunities to
improve on last year's team 2nd (women) and 8th (men) place finishes."
Partial Results:
Home Depot Invitational Men's 8K (166 finishers)
1. Paul Mwangi Westcehster TC 23:35.96 $500.00
2. Gareth Wilford Indiana Invaders 23:36.68 $375.00
3. Joseph Nderitu Team Kenyada 23:38.91 $325.00
4. Chad Johnson Hanson's Running Shop 23:40.18 $300.00
5. Eliut Barngetuny Ossining, NY 23:41.37 $250.00
6. David Karanja Team Kenyada 23:42.09 $200.00
7. Julius Githaka Team Kenyada 23:44.24 $175.00
8. Jim Jurcevich Hanson's Running Shop 23:49.00 $150.00
9. Charles Sangi Team Kenyada 23:53.06 $125.00
10. Rick Sluder Indiana Invaders 23:57.02 $100.00
Others:
11. Sandu Rebenciuc Gr. Springfield Harriers 24:08.90
18. Mike Mykytok Nike 24:45.46
22. Todd Reeser Team Brownstone 25:03.65
25. Mike Slinskey Saucony 25:24.09
30. Eddie Hellybuyck New Balance 26:01.50
TEAM SCORING: (16 teams)
1. Team Kenyada 27 $1000.00
2. Hanson's Running Shop 33 $800.00
3. Syracuse Chargers 85 $600.00
4. Toronto Olympic Club 103 $400.00
5. Team Brownstone 131 $200.00
GLIDDEN WOMEN'S 5K
1. Collette Liss Indiana Invaders 16:33.93 $500
2. Priscilla Hein Indiana Invaders 17:05.37 $375
3. Sarah Dupre Boston AA 17:12.37 $350
4. Kelly French Indiana Invaders 17:33.01 $300
5. Judy Porter Indiana Invaders 17:38.00 $250
6. Mickey Kelly Syracuse Chargers 17:47.46 $200
7. Becky Heuer Checkers AC 17:52.75 $175
8. Amy Perry-Davis Genesee Valley Harriers17:53.84 $150
9. Heather Swarts Syracuse Chargers 17:57.59 $125
10. Donna Levy Boston Running Club 18:07.34 $100
TEAM SCORING: (9 teams)
1. Indiana Invaders 23 $1000
2. Syracuse Chargers 50 $800
3. Boston Running Club 78 $600
4. Genesee Valley Harriers 83 $400
5. Checkers AC/ Buffalo 127 $200
Additional meet results and information:
http://www.gvh.net/Upstate/Upstate.htm
For additional Invaders information, please contact Greg Harger. |
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