Franek Headed to Worlds
June 29, 2009 at 2:54 pm Lori Shontz 1 comment
Bridget Franek and Penn State coach Beth Alford-Sullivan pose after the race.
Junior Bridget Franek had one of the races of her life Sunday at the U.S. Track and Field Championships. She trimmed more than seven seconds from her personal best in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, and she qualified to compete in the world championships.
Here’s a little perspective — Franek had finished fourth at the NCAA championships. The analysts at letsrun.com, a favorite track/running website, were particularly impressed with her improvement. You can read their take and watch a post-race interview with her here.
Franek’s time of 9:36.74 broke her own Penn State record, too. She’ll compete at the world championships in Berlin in August.
Lori Shontz, senior editor
Entry filed under: Other Penn State sports. Tags: Bridget Franek, steeplechase, track and field, world championships.
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1. Jayson | June 30, 2009 at 10:55 am
Here is the video of the race.
http://www.flotrack.org/videos/coverage/view_video/235247/190995