Lakers’ Kreutzer, Cobb Garner Division II All-American Honors in Women’s 10,000-meter Run
May 24, 2007
Allison Kreutzer and Angela Cobb set a new standard in Clayton State Laker track and field on Thursday as the Laker duo both garnered Division II All-American honors in the women’s 10,000-meter run at the 2007 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field National Championships at Johnson C. Smith.
Kreutzer placed third in the 10,000-meters with a school-record time of 36:07.28 minutes, while Cobb placed sixth in a time of 36:21.97. Together, they become the second and third runners ever to earn All-American honors in women’s track and field at Clayton State. The top eight finishers in the event earn All-American honors.
In fact, Kreutzer’s third-place finish in the event was the highest finish ever for a Clayton State athlete at the Division II Nationals.
Kreutzer finished behind Grand Valley State’s Stacey Kandas (35:54.17) and national champion Nicole Plante from Massachusetts-Lowell (35:23.49).
“It’s tremendous for our program,” said Clayton State head coach Mike Mead. “Considering the fact that both ladies had run the event only once before and they were competing against more seasoned runners makes it more amazing. It’s a testament to their determination and desire.”
