The University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s and
women’s track and field team crowned an All-American and
qualified two relays as well as an individual on the first day of
the 2011 NCAA Division III Track and Field Championships in
Delaware, Ohio on Thursday.
Senior Jason Garvens, who had earned All-American
honors twice in cross country, picked up his first All-American
laurel in his final collegiate race in the 10,000-meter run.
Garvens crossed the line in a time of 30:39.21 to finish seventh.
Mike Spain of North Central College won the race in a time of
29:58.92.
Senior Patrick Klein is still in the hunt for his
fourth All-American honor after qualifying for Saturday’s
finals in the 1,500-meter run with a time of 3:57.15.
The Pioneers’ women’s 4x400-meter relay team of
Ann Tank, Stephanie Wyss, Shea Bierman and
Deidre Dillman advanced to Saturday’s finals
with a school record and season-best time of 3:49.18.
The men’s 4x100-meter relay team of Aaron Hrubes,
Jordan Olp, Casey Goffinet and Matthew
Ziegler moved one step closer to All-American honors when
they secured a spot in Saturday’s finals with a time of
41.41.
The Pioneers’ men’s 4x400-meter relay team of Hrubes,
Ziegler, Patrick Kessenich and Ben Farrell fell short of qualifying
for Saturday’s finals with a time of 3:14.16 for a 10th-place
finish overall. As an individual, Hrubes finished 15th in the
200-meter dash with a time of 22.30.
On Friday, UW-Platteville will be represented by Aaron Hrubes in
the 100-meter dash, Aaron Loferski in the 110-meter hurdles, Matt
Ziegler and Deidre Dillman in the 400-meter dash and Ann Tank in
the 800-meter run.
Men's 4x100-Meter Relay
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- The Pioneers' men's 4x100-meter relay qualified for Saturday's
finals (12:30 pm/CST) with a time of 41.41.
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Patrick Klein
1,500-Meter Run
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- Patrick Klein posted the fifth-fastest qualifying time in the
1,500-meter run with a performance of 3:57.15. Klein will compete
next on Saturday at 12:50 p.m. (CST). He will be going for his
fourth All-American honor.
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Aaron Loferski
110-Meter Hurdles
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- Question and Answer with Aaron (updated May 26)
What was your initial response when you finally found out that
you had made it to the NCAA's?
1. When I found out that I made it to the Championship, I was
really excited. I went home last Friday crossing my fingers and
praying that I got in. On Sunday, I immediately received the good
news and immediately started to pack my bags. Words can't describe
how happy I was.
What goes through your mind between hurdles?
2. Nothing goes through my mind when I am going over hurdles, if I
think during the race I won't do as well. I just look at as a
different style of running. I am lifting my leg up as fast as I can
with my eyes on the finish line.
You are here for your first NCAA Championship, what has it
been like?
3. The trip so far has been amazing. It is a great experience
to be racing against the best of the best. The trip over here was
about nine hours with plenty of sunshine. The banquet was really
nice and the food was delicious. It has been a trip of a lifetime
tht I hope to be a part of next season.
- Did you know that Aaron is a wide receiver is on the
UW-Platteville football team? He played in four games as a wide
receiver, making a catch for six yards.
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MAY 25th: Question and Answer with Stephanie Wyss and Jordan
Olp
Stephanie Wyss
4x400-Meter Relay |
- Question and Answer with Stephanie (updated May
25)
1. What's it like to come to the NCAA's as a member of the
4x400-meter relay?
It is exciting and it great because i've been running with
these three girls all year and its great to see how much faster we
have gotten together.
2. What did u learn from your experiences at indoors that
will help you outdoors?
I learned that you all are in it together. and that this is a
great experience not everyone gets here.
- Did you know that this is Stephanie's second-straight NCAA
Track and Field Championship appearance...both have came as a
member of the 4x400-meter relay teams?
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Jordan Olp
4x100-Meter Relay
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- Question and Answer with Jordan (updated May 25)
1. With half of last year's All-American 4X100-meter relay team
back, what's it going to take to do that again, this year?
Once again this year we clearly have the talent to make things
happen and become All-Americans. However to go with that talent,
the handoffs are the key, as they are for all sprint relays. Clean
handoffs will make or break any race, but I believe we have what it
takes to make that happen and even if things go just right to even
take the National Title for the 4x100 meter relay.
2. What is your favorite part of being at nationals? (updated
May 25)
My favorite part of being at the NCAA Championships is the
competition. Running alongside the best in the nation winning or
losing to the athletes that have the same passion and desire you do
to make it to this level of athleticism is just unbeatable.
3. What will you be doing during your summer internship?
(updated May 25)
This summer, I will be working on my company's (Thomson
Reuters) mainframe which controls amongst other things the
transactions that happen inside the New York Stock
Exchange.
- Did you know that Jordan is studing software engineering at
UW-Platteville and will be an Software Developer: Cobol Division
intern at Thomson Reuters, this summer?
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