2005 USATF Championships: Rudkin Lands in Steeplechase Final

CARSON, Calif. -- Jane Rudkin a graduate of Central Missouri State, added yet another highlight to her outstanding career by qualifying for the final in the 3,000-meter Steeplechase at the 2005 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

Rudkin placed fifth place finish in the first heat of the event, running a time of 10:16.23 Of two heats, she was also the fifth fastest qualifier.

Heat  1
  1 Briana Shook                 Nike                  10:07.37Q
  2 Carrie Messner               Asics                 10:11.96Q
  3 Natalie Florence             Colorado              10:14.81Q
  4 Lisa Galaviz                 Unattached            10:14.87Q
  5 Jane Rudkin             KansasCity Smoke     10:16.23q
  6 Kara June                    Unattached            10:19.69q
  7 Lucinda Hull                 Adidas Ralei          10:22.90q
  8 Kelly Siefker                Unattached            10:32.52q
  9 Andrea Parker                Michigan              10:35.51
Heat  2
  1 Rena Chesser                 B Y U                 10:17.81Q
  2 Dawn Cromer                  Unattached            10:23.32Q
  3 Elizabeth Jackson            Nike                  10:24.88Q
  4 Cassie King                  North Carolina        10:25.73Q
  5 Ann Gaffigan                 New Balance           10:26.06q