Oklahoma State University Athletics
Cowboy Tracksters Compete in OSU Duals
May 22, 2003 | Cowboy Cross Country & Track
Despite some injuries, the Cowboys finished well in four races.
OSU's Chris McWatters finished second in the 3,000-meter steeplechase. Although he fell, he completed the race in 10:24.51.
Ben Lake and Johan Bergstrom were the first two Cowboys to cross the line in the 1,500-meter run. Lake crossed the line in fifth-place with a time of 4:00.42. Bergstrom finished in sixth with a time of 4:01.07. Newcomer Matt Thomson placed 10th with a time of 4:08.44. Placing behind Thomson were Matt Hart and Ben Sigle. Hart finished with a time of 4:12.72 and in 11th-place. Sigle placed 12th with a time of 4:13.73.
Freshman Daniel Voegeli placed first in the 800-meter dash. His time was 1:54.40, two seconds ahead of the second-place finisher. Derek Tate finished sixth with a time of 1:59.07. Also in the 800m, Jerry Rainey finished with a time of 2:02.22 and a ninth-place finish.
Jason Woolhouse finished second in the 3,000-meter run. His time of 8:46.56 was three seconds better than third-place. Trey Vernon finished fifth with a time of 8:59.27, and Jon Cordes finished sixth with a time of 9:02.41.
The OSU Duals was the Cowboys first meet of the outdoor season. The team travels to Joplin, Missouri, next weekend for the Radio Shack Crossroads Invitational.
