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JULY 2015 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Business Members ...................... 2, 3 Ducks Sweep the NCAAs First Call...................................................3 Event Calendar .....................................4 Despite their years of NCU All-Americans ............................4 unparalleled success and Tyler Mulder...........................................4 MASTERS NEWSLETTER reputation as one of the All Comers Meets ................................5 premier collegiate programs Prefontaine ........................................... 6 Vin’s TrackTown ...................................7 in the history of the sport, Where in the World ........................7, 8 the University of Oregon had never won men’s and wom- Cheserek, Prandini en’s outdoor track and field named Academic titles in the same year. UO women celebrate their first-place finish. All-Americans Until now. title on Saturday on the heels of the men’s The Ducks’ Edward Cheserek and Riding the strength of all-around perfor- Jenna Prandini added some post-sea- win on Friday. son accolades to their resumes in June mances and overcoming a smattering of The women were led by national titles after both were named to the Academ- setbacks, the men’s and women’s teams ic All-America Second Team. from Jenna Prandini and freshman Raevyn Cheserek, a sophomore, currently laid claim to team titles in front of the Hay- Rogers. holds a 3.34 GPA while pursuing a de- ward Field faithful last month. gree in pre-business administration. Prandini began her meet with a school- He wrapped up his 2015 campaign for The men held a comfortable lead head- record leap of 22 feet, 3 3/4 inches in the Oregon with a pair of national titles ing into the second day of competition and in the 5,000 and 10,000 at the NCAA long jump for second place. On Saturday, powered to a 29-point victory over Florida. Championships, bringing his total of she maintained her focus, winning the 100 individual titles to nine, the most in The women took a nine-point lead after the school history. by one one-hundredth of a second with a first day and battled to a hard-fought nine- Prandini holds a 3.55 GPA while well-timed lean in 10.96. Then came Rog- pursuing a degree in general social sci- point win over Kentucky. ences. She capped off her collegiate ers, who won a thrilling and unexpected “That’s the crown jewel,” Johnson told season by winning the 100 at the NCAA crown in 800 with a surge over the final 150 Championships, and nabbing second- goducks.com after the women secured the place finishes in the long jump and 200. continued on page 6 Cheserek and Prandini were also named semifinalists to the Bowerman Award watch list after the NCAA Cham- pionships. Butte to Butte Planned for July 4 Oregon Track Club Office Are you planning on running in this year’s and 6 p.m. to compete. Voting will take Hours: Monday-Friday, OTC Aquafina Butte to Butte on July 4? Or place in the lobby by spectators and reg- 9:00 am to 3:30 pm PDT 2350 Oakmont Way, Suite 201 do you still want to volunteer? istrants. The contest is open to men and Eugene, OR 97401 If so, here’s what you’ll need to know: women. All contestants must be registered Phone: 541-343-7247 Email: [email protected] for the Butte to Butte. Prizes for the win- Second Annual Eugene Skinner OnTrack is published by the ner include a refunded 2015 entry fee, brag- Oregon Track Club Board of Directors. Look Alike Contest Oregon Track Club, P.O. Box 11364, Eugene, OR 97440 ging rights and a framed picture of Eugene Issue #54, July 2015 Thursday, July 2: Dress like Eugene Skin- Distributed free monthly. www.oregontrackclub.org • [email protected] ner and come to the Hilton between 5 p.m. continued on page 2 OnTrack JULY 2015 8:20 a.m. – 4.5 mile walk starts at 43rd Business Members Butte to Butte continued from page 1 Avenue and Donald Street. AHM Brands Skinner. Contestants must be present to Brown Contracting, Inc. Shuttles win. Please do not bring firearms, thank Byrke Beller MD, - Pacific Women’s Ctr Before the race, shuttles for runners CAMERON MCCARTHY LANDSCAPE you! ARCHITECTS AND PLANNERS – only will depart every five minutes from CHAMPION SUPPORTER Packet Pick-Up & Registration the bus stop at the corner of Fifth Avenue Cascade Dermatology Chambers Construction Company Hilton Hotel – 66 East Sixth Avenue, Eu- and Pearl Street or for walkers only at the CORVALLIS HALF MARATHON & 5K – gene, OR 97401 bus stop at Fourth Avenue and Mill Street. CHAMPION SUPPORTER • First Departure: 6:30 a.m. Creswell Health & Rehabilitation Wednesday, July 1: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Center Thursday, July 2: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. • Last Departure: 7:30 a.m. (10K & 4.5m) Curtis Restaurant Equipment Friday, July 3: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Please allow plenty of time to park your Custom Orthotics D2000 Safety, Inc. Register in advance at ButteToButte. car and make the scheduled shuttles. Dave Henry Real Estate Services, Inc. org. Online registration closes at 6 p.m. There are no shuttles for the 5K. David E. Carmichael, Attorney on Friday, July 3. There is no race-day reg- Douglas Gallagher Law Office Strollers istration. Eclectic Edge Racing Families with strollers are welcome to Eugene Airport participate. The child in the stroller does Eugene Marathon OTC Membership Comes with Eugene Physical Therapy, LLC – Benefits in Butte To Butte not need to be registered. There is no ad- Supporter Member Oregon Track Club members will receive ditional fee to have a stroller. Please be Eugene Running Club Eugene Running Company a $5 discount on their entry. The general advised that large strollers may not fit Eugene Wellness Center entry fee is $30 with tech shirt and $20 onto the shuttles taking participants to Eugene, Cascades & Coast Sports without a shirt through July 3. One child the start. It is recommended that stroll- Commission European Touch Painting Co (12 and under) is free in either the run or ers line up at the start on the right side of Fitness Link’s Performance and walk when accompanied by an entered the street and make attempts to stay on Training Center adult. The entry fee for each additional the right throughout the event. Franklin R. Lulich, CPA, P.C. child is $10. T-shirts for kids receiving free GANT Custom Homes – Supporter Dogs on the Course Member entry may be purchased for $10 each. Garden Way Chiropractic Center Dogs are not allowed in this event. Gleaves Swearingen LLP, Attorneys Volunteer Race Officials at Law 10K Course Records Over 175 volunteer race officials are Golden Realty Women’s Overall – Alexi Pappas: 33:12, Handy Ed Construction required for the OTC Aquafina Butte to pace: 5:21, 2014. Health & Safety Institute Butte. Please call (541) 484-9883 to vol- Home Federal Bank – Supporter Men’s Overall – Steve Plasencia: 29:46, unteer. All volunteers are eligible for ran- Member pace: 4:48, 1995. Hughes Financial Group of Wells dom prize drawings and will receive an Fargo Advisors – Supporter Check out more race day details at event T-shirt. Member ButteToButte.org. Hutchinson, Cox, Coons, Orr & Sherlock, P.C. Race Day Schedule Innovative Print Group 7:45 a.m. – 5K starts at Skinner Butte Kalen Electric & Machinery, Inc. Park – new course down High Street! Kathleen Dugan LMT Kernutt Stokes LLP 8:00 a.m. – 10K starts at 43rd Avenue Let’s Move LLC and Donald Street. Lile/Eugene Moving & Storage Locklear Leatherworks LLC LPL Financial - Kelly G. Higgins, Financial Advisor 2 www.oregontrackclub.org OREGON TRACK CLUB First Call: All Comers Meets, Business Members Marilyn Milne at Public Relations Services LLC – Supporter They’re for Everyone! Member Mark Stapleton DMD, MSD, PC by Erin Regali, OTC President 8/9, 15/16, 22/23 and 29/30 at Hayward Field. Dentistry For Children Michael Keller Realty of Spokane, As a thrilling and busy The All Comers is without a doubt our most WA – Supporter Member June at Hayward Field inclusive community service. The meets be- Mike Fanelli, San Francisco Real Estate wraps up, it’s a good gan in the ’40s by legendary Oregon Coach Bill Musgrove Mortuaries & Cemeteries time to look back but Bowerman. Throughout the years, under Bob National Fire Fighter – Supporter also look ahead. Newland’s guidance and the many years since, Member NEUROSPINE INSTITUTE – I hope you were able these meets have held strong. They are fun CHAMPION SUPPORTER to enjoy the spectacular and easily accessible to all kinds of athletes. Nike Running Eugene On Track and Field, Inc. 2015 OTC Prefontaine Classic. Each year we are It is a great introduction to track and field for OREGON DENTAL CARE – CHAMPION so fortunate to host the exciting Pre Classic many families in a friendly environment. SUPPORTER in our community. The meet offers the per- So many loyal volunteers have sup- Pacific Continental Bank Pink Buffalo Racing fect stage for world-class athletes who give ported these community events. We offer Postal Pharmacy, Inc. us inspiring efforts year after year. Our meet our thanks and appreciation to all of those Prichard Partners, Inc. director, Tom Jordan, continues to present a over the years who have helped carry on the RANDOM LENGTHS – CHAMPION SUPPORTER top-notch event that is rated as one of the wonderful tradition. Jill Mestler continues to RBC Wealth Management, Todd G. best in the world (see related story). serve as meet director, as she has for sev- Bosworth Rexius Forest By-Products We then rolled into the NCAA Outdoor eral years. She brings her enthusiasm and Rogue Ales & Spirits– Supporter Championships at Hayward Field.