But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk. and not faint. -- Isaiah 40:31
Led by eight finishes in the top two spots, the Concordia University, Nebraska, women's outdoor track team claimed the team title at the GPAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Lincoln, Neb. on Saturday, May 5.
Concordia won the team title going away as the Bulldogs finished with a combined 158.5 points, 30 points better than second place Doane (128.50).
As part of a great overall team performance, the Concordia women vaulted great earning 2nd, 4th, 5th and 7th (Kellie Fegter, Ashlee Marie Brown, Cassie Starks and Shelby Yelden) earning 17.5 points towards a Women's GPAC Conference Team Title.
The Bulldogs return home to Seward and will host the Twilight Meet on Friday, May 11th.
Since 1986, Concordia University, Nebraska pole vaulters have become known for consistently producing some of the top pole vaulters in the NAIA. Through the mid 90's, pole vaulters from Concordia could be seen all over the country competing with and winning some of the top NCAA and NAIA track meets. Lead by Gene Brooks, the school record holder, the vaulters from that era tallied 7 national...
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