May 24, 2008

Sophomore hurdler Elise Johnson earns All-America honors


Final Results 

OSHKOSH, WI –
Sophomore Elise Johnson notched a sixth place finish in the 100 high hurdles this afternoon and garnered All-America honors. Johnson was timed in 14.27. Johnson posted the highest finish on day three of the championships for the Ephs.

"Her [Elise's] hurdling gets better and better every week and she nearly had a school record," said head coach peter Farwell. "She had a solid sixth place finish in a strong field – she's been stupendous this season."

First year Lizzy Danhakl ran a 2:12.01 in the 800 and finished ninth one spot away from all-America honors.

Sophomore Olga Kondratjeva finished 11th in the 1,500 in a time of 4:38.76.

The Ephs finished 67th in a field of 83 teams.  Wisconsin-River Falls and Illinois Wesleyan tied for the title with 35 points.