RELEASE DATE: 5/22/06

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Chris Cummings and Nicole Dann Break 800m School Records

Middleburg Heights, OH -- Junior sensation Chris Cummings established a new school record in the 800 meters Friday night at Baldwin Wallace College in Ohio. Cummings, who ran the race as a tune-up for the National Championships, finished the race second with a time a 1:53.45, narrowly edging Dana Vosburgh's previous mark of 1:54.09. This was the first race Cummings has not won all outdoor season, but he thinks the loss may have been a good thing. "I know I could have run him down if I wasn't boxed on the last turn. It's probably a good thing I got beat though, I don't want to go into Nationals without a loss," said a pleased Cummings after running a personal best by over two seconds in the 800.

Joining Chris from the men's team was senior Jon Holtz. Holtz also ran the 800, finishing with a time of 1:57.17, good enough for 12th in the largest field of the meet, as 24 men ran the 800.

Highlighting the women's performances was junior Nicole Dann. Dann, who earlier this season established a new 1500 meter school record before earning All-PSAC honors in the 1500, broke the women's school record in the 800 meters. Dann won the event in a time of 2:17.38, besting assistant coach Steph Cadwell's previous mark of 2:18.67. "I'm really happy I was able to run that fast," said Dann, "This whole year has been great self-discovery for me. I'm really looking forward to next year." Dann will return for her senior year to play field hockey in the fall before running indoor and outdoor track.

Also putting in final performances of the 2006 outdoor track season was Katrina Brumfield. Brumfield, a sophomore, finished second in the high jump with a jump of 5'3" and also finished fourth in the 100 meter dash with a time of 12.98 seconds.

Freshman standout Marisa Fronczkiewicz, finished fifth in the 400 meter run with a time of 1:00.10

Chris Cummings will join senior javelin thrower Jeremy Confer and senior Charity (Learn) Walker at the NCAA Division II National Championships this week in Emporia, Kansas. The trio will fly out on Tuesday before competition begins on Thursday and continues through the weekend. For updates and results, check back here at www.gomounties.com.