Nelson Qualifies for U.S. Olympic Trials

04.06.2012 | Track and Field

Stanford Invitational Results Sun Angel Track Classic Results SF State Distance Carnival Results

PALO ALTO, Calif. – The Iowa State track and field team tackled three different meets across the West Coast on Friday, setting over 15 personal-best marks throughout events at the Stanford Invitational, the Sun Angel Classic in Tempe, Ariz. and the San Francisco State Distance Carnival.

In her first collegiate 10,000-meter run, Iowa State's Meaghan Nelson was the Stanford Invitational's fast section top-collegiate finisher in a time of 32:33.40. Nelson's time is also under the automatic qualifying standard of 32:45.00 for the U.S. Olympic Trials. The Olympic Trials are June 22-July 1 in Eugene, Ore.

"What can I say," Iowa State head coach Corey Ihmels said. "The fastest debut time ever by a Cyclone. She deserved it, leading almost all the way, doing the hard work."

Nelson's time currently ranks her third on Iowa State's Outdoor Track and Field All-Time Performer's List. The Cyclone was the race's third overall finisher. Near the front of the race pack from the beginning, Nelson took the lead of the 36-person field around the 2,000-meter mark and held onto it until the bell lap before relinquishing the No. 1 position. Nelson finished third overall in the 10,000-meter race. Former five-time Loyola-Marymount All-American Tara Erdman won the event in 32:31.15.

Rico Loy highlighted Friday night's competition at the Stanford Invitational for the Cyclone men as he clocked a 13:40.03 in the fastest section of the 5,000-meter run. Loy improved on his previous personal-best time in the event by nearly one minute.

Martin Coolidge came up big in his first 10,000-meter run, clocking 29:08.87 to place 23rd, an excellent debut in a field full of post-collegians.

"Marty didn't feel very well all week, but tonight was all about who he is, always giving you his best effort," Ihmels said. "He has a major upside, his work ethic is exemplary."

At the Sun Angel Classic, the Cyclones were led by Laishema Hampton who recorded a seventh-place finish in the premier section of the hammer throw. Hampton recorded a mark of 190-02, just inches shy of her personal best mark. Teammates Danielle Frere, Tressa Borchardt and Collin Fett all recorded personal-best marks in the hammer throw.

The Cyclones continue both meets Saturday with action at the Sun Angel Classic beginning at noon CDT. Competition for Iowa State at the Stanford Invitational resumes at 3:30 CDT.

Iowa State Results:

Stanford Invitational:

Men:

1,500-meter run (section 3): 1) Austin Mudd, Wisconsin, 3:45.78; 5) Daniel Gruber, IOWA STATE, 3:48.74

1,500-meter run (section 4): 1) Matthew Biegner, Colorado, 3:46.45; 6) Falko Zauber, IOWA STATE, 3:47.78; 9) Alex Dillenbeck, IOWA STATE, 3:49.13

1,500-meter run (section 6): 1) Lee George, Washington State, 3:47.54; 11) Alec Bollman, IOWA STATE, 3:54.09

5,000-meter run (section 1): 1) Stephen Sambu, Arizona, 13:31.51; 16) Rico Loy, IOWA STATE, 13:40.03

5,000-meter run (section 4): 1) Alexander Brill, Wisconsin, 14:14.02; 18) Stephen Saylor, IOWA STATE, 14:29.36
10,000-meter run (section 1): 1) Dathan Ritzenhein, NIKE OR Project, 28:41.48; 23) Martin Coolidge, IOWA STATE, 29:08.87
10,000-meter run (section 2): 1) Matt Bond, Adams State, 29:08.69; 38) Charlie Paul, IOWA STATE, 30:11.50

Women:

1,500-meter run (section 4): 1) Lauren Wallace, unattached, 4:25.69; 16) Maggie Gannon, IOWA STATE, 4:50.37

5,000-meter run (section 3): 1) Kelsey Duerksen, Indiana, 16:23.95; 17) Morgan Casey, IOWA STATE, 16:51.81

5,000-meter run (section 4): 1) Kelly Dawson, TCU, 16:29.41; 7) Katy Moen, IOWA STATE, 16:45.98; 15) India Lee, IOWA STATE, 16:56.38

5,000-meter run (section 5): 1) Margo Richardson, Saint Louis, 16:44.44; 2) Taylor Petersen, IOWA STATE, 16:45.97

10,000-meter run (section 1): 1) Tara Erdman, unattached, 32:31.15; 3) Meaghan Nelson, IOWA STATE, 32:33.40

Sun Angel Classic:

Men's Hammer Throw: 1) Joe Riccio, unattached, 195-03; 7) Collin Fett, IOWA STATE, 184-00

Women's Hammer Throw: 1) Kenisha Throughsingh, Colorado State, 188-03; 7) Hayli Bozarth, IOWA STATE, 179-09; 8) Danielle Frere, IOWA STATE, 176-10; 18) Tressa Borchardt, IOWA STATE, 146-07
Women's Hammer Throw (Premier): 1) Jessica Cosby, Nike, 241-10; 7) Laishema Hampton, IOWA STATE, 190-02

San Francisco Distance Carnival:

Men's 5,000-meter run: 1) Matt Carpowich, California, 14:19.33; 11) Besu Shannon-Tamrat, IOWA STATE, 14:31.49; 16) Kyle Zankowski, IOWA STATE, 14:37.94; 23) Abdou Seye, IOWA STATE, 14:42.01

Women's 5,000-meter run: 1) Lauren Lodge, Pepperdine, 16:54.24; 11) Maddy Becker, IOWA STATE, 17:12.67