Posted: May 9, 2005

Athletics: Invaders' Dueringer Takes Top Spot At Indianpolis Mini-Marathon

(INDIANAPOLIS) The Indiana Invaders' Stephanie Dueringer won the women's Indiana title at the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon, the nation's largest 1/2 marathon with over 30,000 participants on Saturday May 7th, 2005.

Dueringer, a graduate of Michigan State University, was seventh overall with a career best time of 1:19:09 in this internationally competitive race, with five of the top seven female athletes hailing from Russia, Kenya, and the Ukraine. The 1/2 marathon course loops through the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home to the world-famous Indy 500, Brickyard 400 and the United States Grand Prix.

Teammate John Ngigi, a graduate of Huntington College (IN), took 10th place in the men's race just 10 seconds behind his time from 2004. Ngigi was a two-time NAIA Champion after winning the 10,000 & Marathon in 2003.

Team Director Greg Harger said, "Dueringer has worked long and hard to return to national class form since being injured a couple seasons ago. This was a rewarding day for her and could be a forecast of new personal best efforts this outdoor track season." Harger added, "John also overcame a recent injury and must be encouraged about his results since he was not running just 3 months ago. This is a spectacular Indiana event for our athletes to compete in front of their community, friends, and neighbors along with 30,000 other people. It's one of the crown jewels of America's road races. It's an exciting and wonderful community event."

Stephanie Dueringer's athletic profile: www.indianainvaders.com/athletes/stephanie_dueringer.asp

John Ngigi's athletic profile: www.indianainvaders.com/athletes/john_ngigi.asp

2005 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon: www.500festival.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.