Indiana University Athletics
Hoosiers Set for Mideast Regional
5/24/2006 12:00:00 AM | Track and Field
May 24, 2006
Mideast Regional Schedule of Events
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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Members of the Indiana track and field team that met regional qualifying standards throughout the outdoor season will travel to Knoxville, Tenn., for the 2006 Mideast Regional. The meet will be held at the University of Tennessee's Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium, May 26-27. The regional meet is the Hoosiers' final opportunity to qualify for the NCAA Championships in Sacramento, Calf., June 7-10. The top-five finishers in each event advance to the NCAAs.
TRACK THE MEET
All meet information, including live results and live video streaming, will be available on 2006 Mideast Regional Website
BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS RECAP
The Indiana men's track and field team took third place with 105 points at the 2006 Big Ten Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 14 at Michigan State's Ralph Young Track and Field Complex. David Neville took home both the 200m and 400m titles en route to earning Big Ten Athlete of the Year and Athlete of the Championships honors, while Stephen Haas was crowned champion in the 5,000m. Additionally, the Indiana 4x400m relay team comprised of Ryan Smith, Trey Warfield, Doug Dayhoff and Neville, won the conference title for the first time since 1990. Ara Towns won the conference 100m title, earning her first team All-Big Ten honors. Additionally, Wil Fleming (hammer throw) and Kyle Jenkins (triple jump) earned second team all-conference honors. Neville and Towns were IU's Sportsmanship Award honorees.
HOOSIERS HONOR ROLL
The 2006 outdoor season has been a memorable one for Indiana. Here is a look at the Hoosiers that have earned honors for their exceptional performances during the season:
- David Neville (Big Ten Athlete of the Year, Athlete of the Championships, First team All-Big Ten) - Stephen Haas (First team All-Big Ten),
- John Jefferson (Big Ten Athlete of the Week - May 9)
- Ryan Ketchum (Big Ten Athlete of the Week - April 11)
- Doug Dayhoff (First team All-Big Ten)
- Ryan Smith (First team All-Big Ten)
- Trey Warfield (First team All-Big Ten)
- Kyle Jenkins (Second team All-Big Ten)
- Wil Fleming (Second team All-Big Ten)
- Ara Towns (First team All-Big Ten)
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Hoosiers that advance from the Mideast Regional will compete in the NCAA Championships, June 7-10, in Sacramento, Calif.
