Barringer named Athlete of the Week
Posted Thursday, 19 June, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS - Colorado University junior Jenny Barringer was named USA Track & Field's Athlete of the Week after setting a Collegiate Record in winning her second consecutive NCAA title in the women's steeplechase Friday at the 2008 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa.
The reigning U.S. champion, Barringer won the women's 3,000m steeplechase in a collegiate record 9 minutes 29.20 seconds. It is the fastest time ever run on American soil and the second fastest time ever run by an American woman. The previous record of 9:38.08 was set by Anna Willard in 2007.
Now in its seventh year, USATF's Athlete of the Week program is designed to recognize outstanding performers at all levels of the sport. USATF names a new honoree each week and features the athlete on the USATF website. Selections are based on top performances and results from the previous week.
2008 USATF Athlete of the Week Winners: January 8, Cheryl Foody; January 16, Nick Vena; January 22, Chanelle Price; January 29, Antwon Hicks; February 5, Adam Nelson; February 12, Lolo Jones; February 19, Adam Nelson; February 27, Michael Rodgers; March 3, Thomas Morgan; March 11, Bryan Clay; March 18, Bianca Knight; March 25, Phil Raschker; April 1, Orville Rogers; April 8, Lisa Koll; April 15, Ryan Hall, April 22, Deena Kastor; April 29, Leo Manzano; May 6, Shalane Flanagan; May 13, Bonnie Richardson; May 20, Jenn Stuczynski; May 27, Chanelle Price; June 3, German Fernandez; June 10, Brad Walker; June 18, Jenny Barringer.
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