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 Richard Skirball
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March 15, 2004 Track and Field Excited About Two All-Americans The 2004 SIUE indoor track and field season came to a close last weekend at the NCAA Championships. Jamie Thomas (Blue Island) and Richard Skirball (Granite City) each claimed All-American honors, making it a good ending to a record-breaking season. Thomas, a freshman, entered both the triple jump and 60-meter hurdles. She came away with a sixth-place finish in the 60-meter hurdles to earn All-American honors. “Jamie was a very talented athlete in high school,” Frerker said. “We knew she’d be a major contender and that nationals would be a possibility for her.” Skirball, a senior who has competed in several NCAA Championships, finally earned All-American status after finishing sixth in the 800-meter run. “Richard’s experiences gained from previous national championships attributed to the positive result,” Frerker said. This all capped an indoor season where both the men and women’s teams were crowned Great Lakes Valley Conference champions. The Cougars will now prepare for the outdoor season, which kicks off April 2 at the SEMO Invitational. “The combination of the conference championships and having two All-Americans proves it has been a great year,” Frerker said, “and we are showing no signs of slowing down.” -siue cougars- |
