INVADERS' CARRI LONG TO HIGH JUMP AT WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES
August 30, 2001
(INDIANAPOLIS) Indiana Invaders' Carri Long will high jump at the
World University Games in Beijing, China on Wednesday August 29.
Long competes as part of the USA National Team in her first
international competition. Over 6000 athletes from 151
countries will compete in 12 different sports.
Long had originally tied Tamika Toppin for a position on the
National Team in June with both placing fourth at the World
Trials in Eugene, Oregon. Long then won a July jump-off in
New London, Connecticut to determine the final spot on the
World Unversity Games Team.
Long placed fourth at 2001 USA World Trials, fourth at USA
Indoor Nationals, was a participant at the 2000 Olympic Trials,
Runner-up at 2000 NCAA Indoor Championships and sixth at the
2000 Outdoor NCAA Championships. Long took top honors for
Purdue University as the Indoor and Outdoor Big Ten Champion in
2000 and was a four time All-American. In 1994 and 1995, Long
won the Indiana High School State High Jump.
World University Games:
http://www.fisu.net/
For additional information on the Indiana Invaders, please contact Greg
Harger at 317 289-4018.
INVADERS' PHIL MCMULLEN 15TH AT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
August 8, 2001
(INDIANAPOLIS) The Indiana Invaders' Decathlete Phil McMullen
finished 15th in the decathlon with 8079 points at the World
Championships in Edmonton, Canada. McMullen was the top
USA finisher in his first appearance at the World Championships.
On day one, McMullen finished 22nd in the 100 (11.39), 19th
in the long jump (6.94), 9th in the shot put (15.12), 15th in
the high jump (1.97), and 15th in the 400 (49.08).
On day two, McMullen finished 16th in the 110HH (15.09), 2nd
in the discus throw (48.85), 5th in the pole vault (5.10), 16th
javelin throw (53.50), and 3rd in the 1500 (4:20.84).
For his efforts, along with Deena Drossin (11th in the 10,000),
McMullen was recognized by USATF as the "Athlete of the Day".
McMullen was runner-up at the USA National Outdoor
Championships in June with a personal best 8220 points. Last
year McMullen finished fourth at the Olympic Trials.
World Championships:
http://www.2001.edmonton.com/index.asp?l=en
Tomas Dvorak of the Czech Republic won the decathlon with a
Championships record 8902 points. Erki Nool of Estonia was
second with a national record 8815, and Dean Macey of Great
Britain was third with a personal best 8603.
For additional information on the Indiana Invaders, please contact Greg
Harger at 317 289-4018.
INVADERS' PHIL MCMULLEN COMPETES TODAY AT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
August 6, 2001
(INDIANAPOLIS) The Indiana Invaders' Decathlete Phil McMullen
competes today at the World Championships in Edmonton, Canada.
McMullen will start the first day of the decathlon with five
events: 100, long jump, shot put, high jump, and 400.
"McMullen's strength in the decathlon falls on the second day's
events. Relatively speaking, the 100 is his weakest event
so it is always nerve-racking fun to watch him climb up the
standings as he goes from event to event over the course of
the decathlon's two days and ten events", said Invaders Director,
Greg Harger. Added Harger, "In his first outing at a World
Championship, McMullen can create an opportunity for himself
to finish in the top 10 with an aggressive first day effort."
McMullen was runner-up at the USA National Outdoor Championships
in June with a personal best 8220 points. Last year McMullen
finished fourth at the Olympic Trials.
World Championships:
http://www.2001.edmonton.com/index.asp?l=en
The Indiana Invaders, a not-for-profit organization founded in 1998,
presenting an innovative approach to track & field by providing
a resident-based, athlete-centered support system unique to the
sport in the United States.
For additional information on the Indiana Invaders, please contact Greg
Harger at 317 289-4018.
INVADERS' DEDEE NATHAN TAKES SIXTH AT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
August 5, 2001
(INDIANAPOLIS) Invaders' DeDee Nathan finished in sixth
place in the heptathlon with 6073 points at the World
Championships in Edmonton, Canada. Nathan started
day two of competition in eighth place with 3590 points.
Nathan's performance bests her previous top finish at the
World Championship (7th) from '97 in the Heptathlon.
On day one, Nathan placed fifth in the 100H (13.68), 13th
in the high jump (1.70), fifth in the shot put (14.68),
and 10th in the 200 (25.16) for a total of 3590 points.
On day two, Nathan placed fifth in the long jump (6.04),
fifth in the javelin (46.12), and ninth in the 800 (2:19.05)
for a final score of 6073 points.
"My place in the competition was close to the "Top 5 Finish"
that I felt was possible but I struggled with my jumps, which
was a disappointment", said Nathan. Added Nathan, "My season
is not finished yet and I have some decisions to make regarding
preparations for the Goodwill Games."
World Championships:
http://www.2001.edmonton.com/index.asp?l=en
The Indiana Invaders, a not-for-profit organization founded in 1998,
presenting an innovative approach to track & field by providing
a resident-based, athlete-centered support system unique to the
sport in the United States.
For additional information on the Indiana Invaders, please contact Greg
Harger at 317 289-4018.
INVADERS' DEDEE NATHAN COMPETES TODAY AT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
August 4, 2001
(INDIANAPOLIS) The Indiana Invaders' Olympic Heptathlete, DeDee
Nathan competes today at the World Championships in Edmonton,
Canada. Today Nathan will compete in the Heptathlon's first four
events: 100H, High Jump, Shot Put, and 200. Nathan seeks a "Top
5" finish and an improvement over her best previous outdoor World
Championship finish (7th in '97) in the Heptathlon.
Nathan won the USA National Outdoor Championships in
June with 6174 points and holds the American Record of 4753
points in the Pentathlon that she established while winning the
1999 IAAF World Indoor Championships.
"I don't worry about specific competitors going into a contest,
as I need to stay focused on the things I can control" said Nathan.
Added Nathan, "Given my unusual circumstances in Eugene
for this year's nationals I felt that my performance verified my
fitness as being at a level where a top performance is not just
reasonable but expected and I look forward to that challenge in
Edmonton".
World Championships:
http://www.2001.edmonton.com/index.asp?l=en
The Indiana Invaders, a not-for-profit organization founded in 1998,
presenting an innovative approach to track & field by providing
a resident-based, athlete-centered support system unique to the
sport in the United States.
For additional information on the Indiana Invaders, please contact Greg
Harger at 317 289-4018.
