Leigh Daniel Takes Seventh at U.S. Championships
June 27, 1999 | Outdoor Track
June 26, 1999
EUGENE, Oregon - NCAA outdoor 10,000 meters champion Leigh Daniel (Lubbock, Texas) took seventh in the event today at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships with a time of 33:02.02. Out of the 22 competitors that finished the race, Daniel was the top collegiate finisher. Libbie Hickman of Nike International won the race with a mark of 31:41.33. It was the seventh-fastest time ever run by an American
Daniel will compete again in two weeks at the World University Games in Spain. The meet is a competition amongst the world 's top collegiate athletes.
Daniel was the NCAA national champion in the outdoor 10,000 meters and indoor 5,000 meters in 1999.
10,000 meters - USA Outdoor Championships - Eugene, Oregon1. Libbie Hickman Nike Intl. 31:41.33 15. Laura Lamena Moving Comfort 33:53.76 2. Anne-Marie Lauck Nike Intl. 31:43.50 16. Victoria Mitchell Reebok 33:55.68 3. Deena Drossin Reebok 32:00.72 17. Christine McNamara Team FILA 33:56.94 4. Jennifer Rhines Adidas 32:29.67 18. Carmen Ayala-Troncoso Nike South 34:00.84 5. Shelly Steely Asics 32:54.80 19. Jennifer Crain Adidas 34:13.43 6. Lynn Jennings Nike Intl. 32:59.05 20. Melody Fairchild Nike Intl. 34:17.87 7. Leigh Daniel Texas Tech 33:02.02 21. Amy Manson Nike 34:38.95 8. Shelley Smathers Vector Sports 33:08.98 22. Marty Hernandez BYU 35:05.63 9. Rachel Sauder New Balance 33:20.84 10. Gwynn Coogan New Balance 33:20.86 11. Martha Shue Reebok 33:35.44 12. Kim Fitchen Nike Farm 33:43.43 13. Lynn Fitzsimmons Brooks TC 33:44.12 14. Kristen Beany Central Mass St.33:53.39