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   29 May 2004
   NCAA results page

COWAN WINS HEAT, ADVANCES THROUGH TO 5000 METER FINALS

(Walnut, Calif.) - Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania's Chris Cowan (Horseheads, N.Y./Thomas A. Edison) won his heat and advanced to the finals of the 5000 meter race in action on Friday evening at the 2004 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships.
       The Haven junior ran a time of 14:45.42 to take first in his heat and rank among the top 12 out of the entire field of 18 runners.
        Cowan will compete in the 5000 meter finals on Sat., May 29, at 6:37 p.m. (PST).  Another Bald Eagle, Nick Slotterback (Lewisburg/Lewisburg), will attempt to defend his title in the javelin this afternoon at 2:30 p.m. (PST).

>>>Chris Cowan advanced to 5000 meter finals
after winning his preliminary heat on Friday.


          

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