Viking News
Sun, May 24, 2009 - [Women's Outdoor Track and Field]
Obsie Birru
Obsie Birru
The Viking men's and women's track and field teams were well represented over the weekend at the NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in St. Louis, Missouri.
 
Freshman standout Obsie Birru's (Des Moines, Iowa) sixth place finish in the 10,000m Run (36:58.62) highlighted the meet for Grand View. With the top six finish, Birru earned All-American status.
 
Birru also competed in the 5,000m Run and placed 15th with a time 18:26.89.
 



Other competitors for Grand View and their results:
 
 
Jordan Adams - Hammer Throw (50.70m)
   


Tabatha Carlson - 200m Dash (25.90), 400m Dash (58.21)
   
 
Laura Schiltz - Javelin (40.09m)
   
 
Tyler Wells - Shot Put (14.87m)
   
 

4x100m Relay to qualify for semifinal (Furlow-Cooper-Bland-Nwaogwugwu - 41.83)
4x100m Semifinal (Henderson-Cooper-Bland-Nwaogwugwu - 41.78)