Anna Weber finished fifth in the women's hammer throw at the NCAA Mideast Regional in Louisville, Ky.

Irish Track and Field Compete at Stanford, Arizona State

March 28, 2009

NOTRE DAME, Ind. – The Notre Dame men’s and women’s track and field teams opened the outdoor season on a high note after competing during day one of the Stanford Invitational and Arizona State Invitational.

Stanford Invitational Day One Results:

Men’s 1500 Meters: Jordan Carlson finished ninth with a time of 3:48.42 in the section three race. Ryan Gamboa clocked in at 3:52.77 to finish fifth in section four, while Spencer Carter was third with a time of 3:54.56 in section five.

Men’s 5000 Meters: Ryan Jacobs crossed the line in 14:17.48 to finish fifth in the section three race. Paul Springer finished 17th in 14:51.24 in section four.

Men’s 10000 Meters: Patrick Smyth finished third in section three with a time of 28:25.85.

Women’s 1500 Meters: Molly Sullivan clocked in at 4:39.50 to finish seventh in the section five heat.

Women’s 3000-Meter Steeplechase: Lindsey Ferguson finished ninth with a time of 10:23.10.

Women’s 5000 Meters: Heidi Rocha finished ninth with a time of 17:01.43, while Marissa Treece clocked in a 17:08.21 to finish 17th in the section three race. Beth Tacl finished 17th with a time of 17:43.04 in section four.

Arizona State Invitational Day One Results:

Men’s Hammer Throw: Greg Davis recorded a throw of 56.01m (183.8) to finish ninth. John Belcher finished 16th with a mark of 50.95m (167.2).

Women’s Hammer Throw: Anna Weber finished third with a toss of 57.52m (188.7).

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