Panthers finish strong at Lee Calhoun Invitational with the men finishing 4th and women's finishing 5th

April 12, 1999

April 10, 1999 - MILWAUKEE- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukees Track and Field team traveled to Western Illinois on April 9-10 to compete in the Lee Calhoun Memorial Invitational. The men finished 4th defeating Iowa, Chicago State, UIC, UW-LaCrosse, and Parkland College. The women finished 5th defeating Chicago State, Bradley, and UIC.

Leading the way for the men was Kevin Kriegel (Menomonee Falls, Wis.- Menomonee Falls) who finished first in the 3,000 meter speeplechase (9:33.58). Bert Rogers (Janesville, Wis.-Parker) also helped the panthers to fifth place by finishing second in the 400 meter (50.31). Paul McGinley (Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.-Wisconsin Rapids) help guide the panthers with his second place finish in the javelin (53.32m or 17411").

On the womens side: Shawn Burrow (Reedsburg, Wis.-Janesville Parker) took first in the 400 meter (57.00) which helped led the Panthers to fifth place. Also playing a key role in the Panthers 5th palce victory was Emily Hauer (Whitefish Bay, Wis.-Dominican) who finished second in the 5,000 meter with a time of 18:13.27.

Mens Results Top Finisher

Hammer 1. Mike Koenning, UW-LaCrosse -- 57.56m (18810")

Javelin 1. Andy Basler, UW-LaCrosse -- 55.72m (18210") 2. Paul McGinley, UWM -- 53.32m (17411")

Shot Put 1. Steve English, Iowa -- 15.68m (5105.50") 6. Jason Stanic, UWM 14.14m (4604.75")

Discus 1. Will Summers, Unattached -- 52.64m (17208") 18. Jason Stanic, UWM -- 35.78m (11705")

Pole Vault 1. Ben Stern, UW-LaCrosse -- 4.73m (1506.25")

High Jump 1. Justin Young, EIU -- 2.03m (608")

Long Jump 1. Joe Flanigan, EIU -- 7.16m (2306") 8. Paul McGinley, UWM -- 6.43m (2101.25")

Triple Jump 1. Lamont Dagen, Chicago State -- 15.79m (5109.75")

110 Meter High Hurdles 1. Gabe Spezia, EIU -- 14.30 10. Nate Andrews, UWM -- 15.11

100 Meter 1. Andre Morris, Unattached -- 10.60 12. Ben Brikowski, UWM -- 11.41

200 Meter 1. Andre Morris, Unattached -- 21.54 8. Geraud Blanks, UWM -- 23.44

400 Meter 1. Dave Whiteis, UW-LaCrosse -- 49.55 2. Bert Rogers, UWM -- 50.31

400 Meter Hurdles 1. Jarrod Macklin, EIU -- 52.74 13. Nate Andrews, UWM -- 59.12

800 Meter 1. Chad White, EIU -- 1:55.07 8. Eric Jelinski, UWM -- 1:57.82

1,500 Meter 1. Jason Bialka, EIU -- 3:50.03 2. Matt Finger, UWM -- 4:01.34

3,000 Steeplechase 1. Kevin Kriegel, UWM -- 9:33.58

5,000 Meter 1. Nick Nordheim, Iowa -- 15:08.61

4 X 100 Meter Relay 1. EIU -- 42.33

4 X 400 Meter Relay 1. EIU -- 3:16.88 8. UWM -- 3:26.26

Womens Results Top Finisher

Hammer 1. Keisha Dunlap, EIU -- 50.16m (16407")

Javelin 1. Stacey Chipman, WIU -- 35.80m (11705") 13. Nicole Wee, UWM --20.36m (6609")

Shot Put 1. Keisha Dunlap, EIU -- 13.52m (4404.25") 5. Laura Andre, UWM -- 11.94m (3902.25")

Discus 1. Amanda Nehring, WIU -- 43.74m (14306") 8. Laura Andre, UWM -- 36.08m (11804")

Pole Vault 1. Erin DeVore, WIU -- 3.05m (1000")

High Jump 1. Rebecca Kaza, Iowa -- 1.72m (507.75")

Long Jump 1. Kristin Owens, WIU -- 5.83m (1901.50") 5. Julie Metrish, UWM -- 5.15m (1610.75")

Triple Jump 1. Marissa Bushue, EIU -- 11.79m (3808.25") 4. Tricia Wuerch, UWm -- 10.81m (3505.75")

110 Meter High Hurdles 1. Colleen Prendergast, Iowa -- 14.00 8. Julie Metrish, UWM -- 19.24

100 Meter 1. Kristin Owens, WIU -- 12.28 7. Nicole Wee, UWM -- 12.79

200 Meter 1. Lakeya Boatright, Iowa -- 24.97 9. Kamie Englebert, UWM -- 27.02

400 Meter 1. Shawn Burrow, UWM -- 57.99

400 Meter Hurdles 1. Carissa Wallace, WIU -- 1:04.57 3. Sara Herber, UWM 1:06.97

800 Meter 1. Kristin Parrott, WIU -- 2:18.71 12. Dot Bunnell, UWM -- 2:31.03

1,500 Meter 1. Jill Scheibel, Iowa -- 4:46.19 4. Jamie Finger, UWM --5:00.07

3,000 Meter 1. Jill Scheibel, Iowa -- 10:31.26 4. Ann Lewis, UWM -- 10:42.94

5,000 Meter 1. Jennifer Potts, WIU -- 18:08.93 2. Emily Hauer, UWM -- 18:13.27

4 X 100 Meter Relay 1. Iowa -- 47.17 5. UWM -- 50.48

4 X 400 Meter Relay 1. WIU -- 3:57.55 4. UWM -- 4:06.59