June 10, 2008

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CARBONDALE, Ill. - Three athletes on the Southern Illinois track and field teams will begin competition Wednesday at the 2008 NCAA National Championships in Drake Stadium.

Brittany Riley, a five-time All-American, will throw the hammer. She is currently ranked second in the nation this season after finishing second in the hammer a year ago.

Men's thrower Brenton Siemons will compete in the shot put for the second-straight year, while long jumper Bianca Stuart, a two-time indoor national championship participant, advances to the outdoor championships for the first time.

Wednesday, June 11
Women's Hammer Throw Prelims, 1:30 p.m.
Women's Long Jump Prelims, 6:15 p.m.

Thursday, June 12
Men's Shot Put Prelims, 4:15 p.m.
Women's Long Jump Finals, 5 p.m.

Friday, June 13
Women's Hammer Throw Finals, 3:15 p.m.

Saturday, June 14
Men's Shot Put Finals, 3 p.m.