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Posted: January 5, 2004 Athletics: Five Grants Awarded by the Minnesota Elite Athlete Development Program DULUTH, Minn. - (December 29, 2003) - The Minnesota Elite Athlete Development Program (MEADP) is proud to announce that they will award a total of $4000 in grant money to five Minnesota elite distance runners. Matthew Gabrielson of Apple Valley, Jeremy Polson of Duluth, Johanna Olson of Bloomington, Sara Wells of Edina and Marie Parker-Sample of Marshall were selected through an application process to receive funds that will help cover training, travel and competition expenses. The grants will be awarded to the athletes at the Minnesota Distance Running Association (MDRA) Annual Meeting on Saturday, January 24. In addition, MEADP will present checks worth $250 to all Minnesota distance runners who have qualified to compete in 2004 U.S. Olympic Trials events ranging from the 5000 meters to the marathon. "We have great faith in the talent of our up and coming Minnesota elite athletes, and want to help them have adequate resources to take their training and competing to the highest level possible," says Scott Keenan, executive director of Grandma's Marathon and a member of the MEADP committee. MEADP was created in 1998 by Grandma's Marathon, the Twin Cities Marathon, MDRA and the USA Track & Field to provide financial assistance to Minnesota distance runners who have completed their academic running career. Grants are awarded annually to assist qualified runners in reaching their fullest potential. Contact:
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