Pioneers Crown Two All-Americans and Nearly More at the NCAA Division III Indoor Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Championships

University of Wisconsin-Platteville juniors Ann Tank and Patrick Klein each earned All-American honors on Saturday at the NCAA Division III Indoor Men's and Women's Track and Field Championships at Capital University in Columbus, Ohio.

Tank, who had the sixth-fastest prelim time, finished second in the women's 800-meter run and was edged by Coe's Keelie Finnel by .053 seconds faster for her sixth All-American honor in her career. Her second-place performance was the best among runners from the WIAC.

Klein overcame illness to finish eighth in the mile for All-American laurels. He finished the mile in a 4:18.06 for his second-straight track and field All-America recognition.

The Pioneers' women's mile relay team of Stephanie Wyss, Shea Bierman, Deidre Dillman andAnn Tank finished just out of All-America honors with a ninth-place finish in a time of 3:57.70.