By James Dent

05/28/04

McDonald Advances to Semi-Finals

Louisville, KY – Junior Christol McDonald exploded through the finish line in the women’s 800 meter, showing a time of 2:16.53 to earn herself a fourth place finish in her heat. The native of Carson, California has solidified a spot in the semi-finals which will be held on Friday, May 28 at Cardinal Park located on the campus of the University of Louisville.

Senior Sarah Hall and sophomore Matt Meyer failed to advance to Saturday’s final of the 1500 meters when Hall came across the line in 5th place in her heat and Meyer ended in 11th overall.

Friday will have McDonald in the semi-finals in the 800 meter and if she qualifies for the finals, they will be held on Saturday, May 29th. The final athlete representing Vanguard at the National Championships is senior Mikael Larsson who is preparing for the marathon on Saturday.