A Strong Start Freshman qualifies for nationals in two events Previously known for strong performances in cross country and distance events, the Lady Bisons track and field team excelled in a variety of spring events. They set nine records, one runner achieved all-American honors, and two women qualified for the indoor national championships, which had not happened in six years. Coach Steve Guymon affirmed the team's solid performance across the board. 'The thing that I enjoy is watching every event," Guymon said. "We may not be the world's best in every event, but we have someone solid in every event." Although freshmen athletes did not often lead their teams, Ewa Zaborowska, a freshman from Poland, was one of the two Lady Bisons to qualify for indoor nationals, and she also made it to outdoor nationals. Zaborowska ran cross-country in addition to competing the 800-meter and the 1500-meter races in track. Zaborowska placed ninth in both races, but only the top eight places qualified for the All-American team. Although Row 1: T. Chambers, C. Beck, E. Perring, C. Ebenja, P. Bell, B. Davis, S. McNeil, A. Priest, A. Dixon, D. Bailey. Row2: D. Wallace, A. Raley, B. Pearson, R. Roper, R. Domeyer, B. Bartelt, E. Thompson, E. Zaborowska, R. Roberts. 274 1 Athletics Zaborowska was not on the All-American team, she was proud of her success in the season as a whole. "I regret that I didn't get All-American, but I am glad with what I achieved," Zaborowska said. Zaborowska's impressive performance did not end with the 800-meter race. She also broke the 1500 record, which was previously set by Janet Cherobon-Bawcom, a 2005 alumna who competed in the 2012 London Summer Olympics. Zaborowska was happy about her record but said that Cherobon-Bawcom was primarily a cross-country runner, not a 1500-meter runner. Teammate Dallis Bailey praised Zaborowska's overall performance and her value as a training partner. "She was a great motivation and a great teammate to run with," Bailey said. "She pushed me hard everyday." Another leader on the team was senior Cathy Ebenja who ran sprints and achieved All-American honors in the indoor 60-meter run. Ebenja came close to qualifying for outdoor nationals and succeeded in setting the long jump record of 19-3 1/4. Guymon was also impressed with the performance of the men's 4x400 meter relay team. Even though two key runners on the 4x400 meter relay team graduated the previous year, the Bisons were still able to come within one second of qualifying for the outdoor national championships. The Bisons did well in both track and field, setting several individual records. Junior pole vaulter Tiffany Chambers set a new record in the women's pole vault at 11-9. Senior Rhiannon Roper also set a record in the women's outdoor shot put, throwing 36-7; the indoor weight throw, throwing 40-6; and in the outdoor hammer throw, throwing 114-6. Freshman Eric Rapp set a record in the men's indoor weight throw, throwing 34-o·. "We were well-rounded this year. Even though we were Dll, we could still go to Dl schools and compete and be proud that we were from Harding," Bailey said. KoryHoward Row 1: C. Merry, R. Stafford, B. Lawson, W. Kopec, W. Seagren, M. Cumpian, P. Biwott, J. Durham, M. Sherk, K. Howard, L. Callier, B. Furlong. Row 2: J. Winslager, T. Lively, J. McManus, J. Holt, J. Dybowski. Row 3: J. K:oonce, Z. White, L. Farkas, L. Green, E. Wilson, Z. Uhiren, R. Johnson, E. Rapp, K. Kinser, M. Stewart, A. Evans, C. Safley, R. Cagle.
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