Every time a track NCAA Championship rolls around, whether it be indoor or outdoor,the same cast of characters gather and battle it out for the national crown in the 800 meters. Roehrig won four straight pentathlon titles (2005-08) and three heptathlon crowns (2006, 2008, 2009).Ī Field of National Champs Reunites in 800 Meters Roehrig is a four-time All-American, but her legacy in the Golden Gopher multi-events stands in the record book as a seven-time Big Ten champion, the most in Minnesota history. Dorniden does have one season of cross country edibility remaining. She won the program’s first national title (2006 800 meters indoor) and has captured All-America honors in the 800 meters in each of her previous seven NCAA Championships (indoor and outdoor). Dorniden has won more All-America honors - eight - than any Gopher trackster. Heather Dorniden and Liz Roehrig, easily the two most highly decorated athletes in Gopher women’s track history, will write the final chapters of their Golden Gopher collegiate careers at the NCAA Championships this week. Two Gopher Track Stars End Careers at NCAAs Minnesota won its first Big Ten outdoor track title in 2006 and has won the last three indoor track titles (2007, 2008, 2009) and back-to-back cross country (2007, 2008) crowns as well. The Gophers have won at least a piece of the Big Ten “triple crown” (cross country, indoor track, outdoor track) in each season. Minnesota has enjoyed its finest seasons in track and cross country over the last four years. Minnesota Track/Cross Country at its Pinnacle The most points scored by Minnesota at the outdoor national meet was 15 points set a year ago with Heather Dorniden (800m), Liz Roehrig (heptathlon) and Ruby Radocaj (javelin) earning All-America honors. Minnesota has recorded five top-20 finishes at the NCAA Outdoor Championships: 18th in 19, 19th in 19, and a tie for 13th in 2008. LSU is the defending team champion after capturing its 14th NCAA outdoor track crown last season, the most in NCAA women’s track history. When CBS is not broadcasting from the Championships, fans can check out live video streaming on and. For Comcast customers with a sport tier, CBS College Sports Network (previously CSTV) will broadcast the Championships for three hours from 6-9 p.m. Nikki Swenson (So., Dawson, Minn.) 800m 2:07.19 Big Ten Championships (5/17) 25Įlizabeth Yetzer (So., Lakeville, Minn.) 1,500m 4:24.43 Sun Angel Classic (4/11) 26ĬBS will televise two hours of the final day of the NCAA Outdoor Championships live on Saturday, June 13, from 12-2 p.m. Liz Roehrig (Sr., Chilton, Wis.) Heptathlon 5,857 points Jim Click Shootout (4/2-3) 2Īlicia Rue (Jr., Plymouth, Minn.) Pole Vault 14-3 1/4 (4.35m) Big Ten Championships (5/16) 3 Name Event Qualifying Mark/Time Event (Date) NCAA Rank The University of Arkansas plays host to the event at John McDonnell Field.Ģ009 NCAA Championships Competitors The Minnesota women’s track & field team will send six athletes to compete in the 2009 NCAA Outdoor Track Field Championships, June 10-13, in Fayetteville, Ark.
Rue is seeded third in the pole vault heading into the NCAA meet.
Rue Aiming High - Junior pole vaulter Alicia Rue has won every competition she’s vaulted in during the 2009 outdoor season, including winning the Big Ten and NCAA Midwest Region crowns with record jumps. She is the 2009 USTFCCCA Midwest Region Field Athlete of the Year. Roehrig, a four-time All-American, was the national runner-up in the event a year ago. Roehrig Geared Up for Run at National Title in Heptathlon- Fifth-year senior Liz Roehrig is among the top contenders to win a national title in the heptathlon. Dorniden will compete in 800 meters, a race that features an amazing field including four past national champions.
The Final Go-Around for Dorni - Senior Heather Dorniden enters her final NCAA Championships as an eight-time career All-American, the most highly decorated athlete in Golden Gopher women’s track history. Golden Gophers Send Six to NCAA Championships - The Minnesota women’s track & field team will be represented by six athletes at this week’s NCAA Outdoor Track Field Championships. NCAA Track Field ChampionshipsĢ009 Minnesota Women’s Track Field Watch List
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