Collegiate Track Nationals Conclude
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (September 22, 2003)—The 2003 Collegiate Track National Championships were contested over this past weekend at the Major Taylor Velodrome in Indianapolis, Ind.
In the men’s events, Penn State University rode away with all but one of the national titles available largely in part to the efforts of Andy Lakatosh (Trexlertown, Pa.) and Bobby Lea (Mertztown, Pa.) who shared seven championships between them.
In the men’s one kilometer time trial, Lea clocked a time of 1:06.641 to take the win ahead of his teammate, Lakatosh, who answered with a title of his own in the 200m time trial with a time of 11.410.
Lea claimed his second national championship in the 3000m time trial with a time of 3:36.283 over second place finisher, Midwestern State’s Stefan Rothe (Wichita Falls, Texas). His streak then continued with a win in the 30k points race over his Penn State teammate, Mike Friedman (Pittsburgh, Pa.).
Lakatosh wrapped up his individual honors as he claimed the men’s sprint classification, after which the Penn State team of Lakatosh, Lea, and Friedman claimed the title in the Team Pursuit.
The University of Florida team of Rebecca McClintock, Dan Larson, Lori Palmer, and David Suarez bested Marian College for the title in the Italian Pursuit.
In women’s action, University of Florida’s Rebecca McClintock (Gainsville, Fla.) took home the national championship in the 2000m time trial with a time of 2:49.032. Kristin Siebenlist (Indianapolis, Ind.; Marian College) won the 200m time trial with a time of 13.882.
Carrie Kopernik (Milwaukee, Wisc.; UWM) was crowned national champion in the 500m time trial after posting a winning time of 40.919.
Lori Palmer (Gainsville, Fla.) gave the University of Florida its third national championship after scoring 30 points in the 20k points race.
Finally, the women’s sprint team closed out a successful event for Indiana as the trio of Elizabeth Milne, Nicole Vincent, and Beyer brought home the team sprint title in a time of 1:25.72.
Complete results from the 2003 NCAA Collegiate Track National Championships are available at www.veloresults.com.
About USA Cycling
Recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee and the Union Cycliste Internationale, USA Cycling promotes American cycling through its 45,000 members and 2,000 annual events. USA Cycling associations include the National Bicycle League (BMX), National Off-Road Bicycle Association (mountain bike), U.S. Cycling Federation (road/track) and the U.S. Professional Racing Organization (professional men’s road). For more information contact, USA Cycling Communications Manager, Andy Lee at 719-866-4867.
In the men’s events, Penn State University rode away with all but one of the national titles available largely in part to the efforts of Andy Lakatosh (Trexlertown, Pa.) and Bobby Lea (Mertztown, Pa.) who shared seven championships between them.
In the men’s one kilometer time trial, Lea clocked a time of 1:06.641 to take the win ahead of his teammate, Lakatosh, who answered with a title of his own in the 200m time trial with a time of 11.410.
Lea claimed his second national championship in the 3000m time trial with a time of 3:36.283 over second place finisher, Midwestern State’s Stefan Rothe (Wichita Falls, Texas). His streak then continued with a win in the 30k points race over his Penn State teammate, Mike Friedman (Pittsburgh, Pa.).
Lakatosh wrapped up his individual honors as he claimed the men’s sprint classification, after which the Penn State team of Lakatosh, Lea, and Friedman claimed the title in the Team Pursuit.
The University of Florida team of Rebecca McClintock, Dan Larson, Lori Palmer, and David Suarez bested Marian College for the title in the Italian Pursuit.
In women’s action, University of Florida’s Rebecca McClintock (Gainsville, Fla.) took home the national championship in the 2000m time trial with a time of 2:49.032. Kristin Siebenlist (Indianapolis, Ind.; Marian College) won the 200m time trial with a time of 13.882.
Carrie Kopernik (Milwaukee, Wisc.; UWM) was crowned national champion in the 500m time trial after posting a winning time of 40.919.
Lori Palmer (Gainsville, Fla.) gave the University of Florida its third national championship after scoring 30 points in the 20k points race.
Finally, the women’s sprint team closed out a successful event for Indiana as the trio of Elizabeth Milne, Nicole Vincent, and Beyer brought home the team sprint title in a time of 1:25.72.
Complete results from the 2003 NCAA Collegiate Track National Championships are available at www.veloresults.com.
About USA Cycling
Recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee and the Union Cycliste Internationale, USA Cycling promotes American cycling through its 45,000 members and 2,000 annual events. USA Cycling associations include the National Bicycle League (BMX), National Off-Road Bicycle Association (mountain bike), U.S. Cycling Federation (road/track) and the U.S. Professional Racing Organization (professional men’s road). For more information contact, USA Cycling Communications Manager, Andy Lee at 719-866-4867.
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