BRUINS, TROJANS FIELD STRONG TEAMS.Byline: Nathan Brown Nathan Brown may refer to:
UCLA UCLA University of California at Los Angeles UCLA University Center for Learning Assistance (Illinois State University) UCLA University of Carrollton, TX and Lower Addison, TX will defend its men's and women's Pacific-10 Conference track and field titles this weekend at Drake Stadium. Although the conference is loaded with talent, the UCLA's men's team looks strong again. USC An abbreviation for U.S. Code. , with its sprinter depth, solid middle distance runners As of May 2005, this is a list of notable male middle distance runners (800 m - 3000 m) since the first Olympic Games in 1896. This list includes any athlete who has been a medalist in the Olympic Games or World championships (indoor and outdoor). and impressive field event athletes, could make a run at the Bruins. UCLA junior Jon Rankin is ranked among the top five in the nation in the 800 and 1,500 meters. Erik Emilsson, also nationally ranked, is a favorite in the steeplechase steeplechase Either of two distinct sporting events: (1) a horse race over a closed course with obstacles, including hedges and walls; or (2) a footrace of 3,000 m over hurdles and a water jump. and Benn Aragon will attempt to defend his 800-meter title. The Bruins throwers are led by Jake Knight and Jeremy Silverman, who each have gone more than 60 feet in the shot put. USC counters with Jesse Williams and Manjula Wijesekara, who have high-jumped 7-foot-4. The Trojans also have Wes Felix, a graduate of Valencia High, back to defend his 200-meter title. Allen Simms, who won the 2003 NCAA NCAA abbr. National Collegiate Athletic Association Indoor Championships triple-jump title, will compete in the jumps. The UCLA women are also strong behind 2004 Olympic gold-medal winner Monique Henderson, who won the 200 and 400 meters at the Pac-10 championships last year. She was a member of the winning U.S. 400-meter relay team at the Athens Olympics. Also for the Bruins, Candice Baucham will try to win her third triple jump title and Jessica Cosbly is the Pac-10 record holder in the hammer throw (219-5). The USC women will be anchored by its deep sprint team. The Trojans have three runners - Alexis Weatherspoon, Jessica Onyepunuka and Carol Rodriguez - ranked among the top five in the conference 100-meter standings. Nathan Brown, (818) 713-3607 nate.brown(at)dailynews.com CAPTION(S): box Box: PAC-10 CHAMPIONSHIPS |
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