May 4, 2013
SEATTLE, Wash. - Emily Warman (Sr., Sedro-Woolley) won the women's long jump and Chip Jackson (Jr., Seattle/Shorewood) and Dak Riek (Jr., Everett/Mariner) placed one-two in the men's 5,000 meters to highlight Western Washington University performances at the University of Washington Ken Shannon Track and Field Invitational on Saturday at the new UW Outdoor Track Facility.
Warman's winning effort in the long jump was a season-best 17-11. Jackson took the 5K in 15:22.23 with Riek second in 15:26.19.
WWU's Lindsay Wells (Jr., Seattle/Nathan Hale) finished third in the women's hammer with a mark of 159-6.
Placing fourth for the Vikings were Ryan Macdonald (So., Bellingham/Sehome) in the men's discus (157-1) and Maggie Roe (Jr., Bellevue/Newport) in the women's discus (134-2).
"We had some improvement, which was our goal," said WWU coach Pee Wee Halsell (26th year).
WWU next competes in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Championships on Friday and Saturday at Monmouth, Ore.
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Men's Outdoor Track & Field 2018 Season in Review
WWU placed 2nd at the GNAC Championships, added four GNAC top-10 and 14 program top-10 marks
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Women's Outdoor Track & Field 2018 Season in Review
WWU placed 4th at the GNAC Championships, added three GNAC top-10 and 19 program top-10 marks
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WWU's Pellecer Named GNAC Newcomer of the Year
Sophomore Raquel Pellecer honored by conference following standout season for the Vikings
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Barry and Pellecer Earn USTFCCCA First Team All-America Honors
Pair of WWU javelin throwers honored for top-8 finishes at NCAA II Championships
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Vikings Place Four on Google Cloud Academic All-District® Teams
Seniors Jasmine McMullin, Anna Paradee and Andrew Wise as well as junior Kyler Sager earn honors
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Pair of Vikings Earn All-America Honors at NCAA Championships
Junior Alex Barry places 4th in men's javelin, sophomore Raquel Pellecer finishes 6th in women's javelin
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Paradee Competes in Pole Vault at NCAA Championships
Senior Anna Paradee finishes with a no height at national championships in North Carolina
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Vikings to Compete at NCAA Championships on Thursday and Saturday
Four WWU student-athletes will be in action at the NCAA Championships in North Carolina
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Track & Field Places 21 on GNAC All-Academic Teams
Vikings have 13 women, eight men recognized as GNAC All-Academic honorees
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Four Vikings Headed to NCAA Championships
Anna Paradee, Raquel Pellecer, Natalie Vetto and Alex Barry to compete at NCAA II Championships
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Seven Vikings Earn USTFCCCA All-Region Recognition
Four WWU women, three WWU men honored with All-West Region accolades
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WWU Men Place 2nd, Women 4th at GNAC Outdoor Championships
Sophomore Cordell Cummings wins 110m hurdles conference title among strong Saturday performances
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WWU Men 3rd, Women 4th After Friday Events at GNAC Outdoor Championships
Junior Maddie Taylor becomes conference high jump champion during Friday's competition
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