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Johnson & Viparina Take On The NCAA East Prelims
5/24/2019 10:06:00 PM | Track & Field
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Dominique Johnson and Olivia Viparina represented JMU at the NCAA East Preliminary Championship second day for the JMU track and field team. Johnson competed in the discus while Viparina ran the 3000m steeplechase.
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Dominque Johnson competed in the discus. She qualified for the championship with a throw of 52.38m (171'10") which she recorded at the Miami Hurricane Alumni Invitational. She is the 2019 CAA discus Champion and currently has the second furthest discus throw in JMU history. She fouled on all three attempts in the discus throw. Johnson has another outdoor season of eligibility and will be back for the Purple & Gold next season.Â
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Olivia Viparina took part in the 3000m steeplechase. She qualified at the ECAC Outdoor Track & Field Championship with a time of 10:26.00. Viparina ran a solid race throughout the entire 3000m and came away with a 40th overall finish. Viparina is a two-time NCAA East Preliminary participant, both in the 3000m steeplechase. She is a two-time CAA 3000m steeplechase champion, the 2016 CAA Rookie of the Year and currently has the third fastest 3000m steeplechase time in JMU history. Â
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WHAT THEY'RE SAYING
Coach McCown: "Dominique had a great, breakout season. Achieving a Conference Champion title and moving up to 2nd on the all-time list is special. I'm proud of what she accomplished this year."
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Coach Rinker: "I'm proud of the way Olivia ran tonight. I wouldn't change anything about her race. Her attitude has been great, pushing through to win CAAs and then going to ECACs and pushing her time to qualify. I'm very proud."
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UP NEXT
JMU will wrap up its time at the NCAA East Preliminary Regional as Jantsen Wilson takes on the triple jump on Saturday at 3 p.m.
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Dominque Johnson competed in the discus. She qualified for the championship with a throw of 52.38m (171'10") which she recorded at the Miami Hurricane Alumni Invitational. She is the 2019 CAA discus Champion and currently has the second furthest discus throw in JMU history. She fouled on all three attempts in the discus throw. Johnson has another outdoor season of eligibility and will be back for the Purple & Gold next season.Â
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Olivia Viparina took part in the 3000m steeplechase. She qualified at the ECAC Outdoor Track & Field Championship with a time of 10:26.00. Viparina ran a solid race throughout the entire 3000m and came away with a 40th overall finish. Viparina is a two-time NCAA East Preliminary participant, both in the 3000m steeplechase. She is a two-time CAA 3000m steeplechase champion, the 2016 CAA Rookie of the Year and currently has the third fastest 3000m steeplechase time in JMU history. Â
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WHAT THEY'RE SAYING
Coach McCown: "Dominique had a great, breakout season. Achieving a Conference Champion title and moving up to 2nd on the all-time list is special. I'm proud of what she accomplished this year."
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Coach Rinker: "I'm proud of the way Olivia ran tonight. I wouldn't change anything about her race. Her attitude has been great, pushing through to win CAAs and then going to ECACs and pushing her time to qualify. I'm very proud."
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UP NEXT
JMU will wrap up its time at the NCAA East Preliminary Regional as Jantsen Wilson takes on the triple jump on Saturday at 3 p.m.
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