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SFU Track & Field team starts strong at University of Washington Indoor Preview
This week the Simon Fraser Track & Field Team got their indoor season underway at the University of Washington Indoor Preview.
Leading the way for SFU on the day was Jeremiah Lauzon, who placed 3rd in the Men's 200-yard dash, topping the provisional NCAA standard time with his 21.60 in the process. Lauzon also set a personal best in the 60-yard dash, with a time of 7.00.
"Jeremiah had a fantastic race especially on a tough track with sharp turns, I can't wait to see what he can do when we get to Boston," said head coach Brit Townsend.
On the Women's side, Addy Townsend was the top performer, finishing 8th in the 1-mile race with a time of 4:49.03, putting her well under the provisional NCAA standard time of 4:58.73.
Addy Townsend also earned GNAC Women's Track Athlete of the Week honors, as Townsend's mile time ranked her third amongst Division II competitiors so far this season.