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January 24, 2005 Men’s Track and Field Builds Momentum The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville men’s track and field team continued its success in indoor events with two NCAA Division II provisional qualifiers and five event winners in all at Eastern Illinois Mega Meet last weekend. “I think our performances at this meet were very solid in both the field events and on the track,” said SIUE men’s track and field coach David Astrauskas. The Cougars were led by Lee Weeden (Ferguson, Mo.) who was an NCAA Division II provisional qualifier in the weight throw with a toss of 17.44 meters (57 feet, 2.75 inches). “Lee had a good performance in the 35-pound weight throw. His technique and speed have improved tremendously this year,” said Astrauskas. “Lee is an extremely strong and explosive athlete who is very exciting to watch.” Brian Taghon (East Moline) also was a provisional qualifier in the 5,000 meter run with a time of 14 minutes, 53.86 seconds. Anthony Weber (Marenjo) set the school-record for the second straight week in the pole vault with leap of 15-5. “We have posted some very good performances at the beginning of the season and we look forward to bettering our times, distances, and heights,” said Astrauskas. The Cougars will be back in action at the Notre Dame Meyo Open and the Illinois Wesleyan Titan Open on February 4-5. -siue cougars- |