19 STRIDERS QUALIFY FOR NATIONALS IN OMAHA

The 2008 Chicago Striders have exceeded all expectations with 19, that's right nineteen athletes qualifying for USATF Jr. Olympic Nationals this past weekend.  19 is the most qualifiers we have ever had qualify for nationals and its a tribute to the commitment, dedication and talent of everyone involved including the coaches, parents and of course the athletes.  Great job Striders!!!

Here's a list of all the 2008 Qualifiers:

Jepheth Cato - Long Jump 2nd place

Jaiyvohn Davis, Marselis Barber, Maris Smith & Chris Redford - 4x800m Relay 3rd place

Kawanna Brooks - Heptathlon, 100m, 200m, Long Jump, & Triple Jump (national standard advancement)

Monet Washington, Porshia Gatewood, Icy Snoddy & Keteva Mosley - 4x800m Relay

Caja Calhoun, Nia Munson, Kora Johnson & Sharee Hassan - 4x400m Relay

Kora Johnson - Triple Jump

Mike Jones, Chris Adams, Nick Anderson & Michael Taylor - 4x100m Relay

Stephan Devroe - High Jump

Good Luck in Omaha, Nebraska!  Stride On!

Coach Collins