Posted: January 31, 2005

Athletics: Invaders' Hope Sanders Posts USA National Qualifying Mark

(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana Invaders Hope Sanders posted a USA Indoor National Qualifying mark in the 800 meters with her winning time of 2:06.58 at the Rod McCravy Memorial T&F Meet, hosted by the University of Kentucky, on January 29, 2005.

Sanders, a 2004 US Olympic Trials competitor, was followed by teammate and runner-up Natasha Lothery with a time of 2:10.75. Ricardo Bell took second in the men's 800 (1:52.59) while Jamey Sperle was fifth in the 400 (48.38) and sixth in the 60 (6.98). Hunter Spencer, a three time All-American from the University of Kentucky, was seventh in the 3000 (8:22.05).

In Bloomington at the Hoosier Relays hosted by Indiana University, Brandon Hon improved his USA Indoor National qualifying mark in the 60 meter hurdles with a three round series that included his three fastest times of the season as he won the event.

Also posting a win at the Hoosier Relays was Adrian Swanson with his 1:18.16 effort in the 600 meters. Alica Miller and Stephanie Dueringer turned in second place performances in the 400 (55.84) and 5,000 (17:18.01) meter races respectively.

At the Cougar Invitational, hosted by Washington State University, Ebbie Metzinger improved her USA Indoor National qualifying mark with a winning jump of 4.20 meters.

Team Director Greg Harger said, "Sanders showed her early season fitness with this best ever season opening mark at 800 meters while Metzinger's jumping from a short approach is very encouraging for both of them as they look to Indoor Nationals." Harger added, "Overall this was a good weekend outing for many as we get set to gear up to go after USA qualifying standards for several more athletes in the next couple of weeks."

Rod McCravy Memorial T&F Meet - Results: www.ukathletics.com.

Cougar Invitational – Results: wsucougars.collegesports.com.

For additional information on the Indiana Invaders, please contact Greg Harger at 317 289-4018 or online at: (Greg.Harger(@)indianainvaders.com), www.indianainvaders.com.

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