Simplot 2008
February 14-16, 2008 - Pocatello ID
by Donna Dye
Part 1 - getting there
Part 2 - winners
Part 3 - the wave
Part 4 - on the side
Part 5 - sprints
Part 6 - distance
Part 7 - relays
Part 8 - hurdles
Part 9 - jumps
Part 10 - throws
Part 11 - ceremonies
Meet the winners
The Simplot Games provide a high level of competition for the Indoor season.This year over 2,000 athletes from 22 states and Canada
came for the competition.
The Simplot Games means competition, meet and national records, and some sideline fun.
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| The Simplot Games are held in the Holt Arena on the Idaho State campus. | |
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.................Let the Games Begin...........................
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| Floating high above the crowds, the Simplot Blimp drops gift certificates and treats to those who cheer the loudest. | |
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| Refreshments are served by friendly, smiling volunteers. | |
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Winners at a Glance
a National Record In Girls Hurdles
| Jackie Coward sr TN set a new 60m hurdles record at 8.16 60H |
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Winners Gallery
Jackie Coward sr TN Hurdles - set USR 8.16 60H |
Vashti Thomas sr CA Long and Triple Jump |
Ashton Purvis so CA 60m dash and 200m set 200m SO class record 23.54 |
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Candace Eddy jr UT 1600 meters |
Natalie Haws sr UT 3200 meters |
Natalie Stewart sr UT 400 meters |
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Danielle O'Donnell jr High Jump |
Shade Weygandt sr TX Pole Vault |
Charlene Lipsey jr NY |
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| Lauren Chambers jr GA Weight Throw and Shot Put |
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Boys
Joseph Morris sr CO |
DeMario House sr NC 200 meter |
Dominick Roberts sr CO 400 meter |
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Michael Hancock sr CO |
Luke Puskedra sr UT 1600 meters Luke set a new meet record |
Wesley Rickman jr CO |
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Joe Abbott sr NV |
Andre' McDonald sr MO Long Jump |
Maurice Valentine jr CA |
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Wesley Wright sr GA Weigt Throw |
Mason Finley jr CO |
Nico Weiler sr CA Pole Vault |
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Speed City Boys and Girls, |
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DONNA ON THE SIDE at SIMPLOT 2008
Part 1 - getting there
Part 2 - winners
Part 3 - the wave
Part 4 - on the side
Part 5 - sprints
Part 6 - distance
Part 7 - relays
Part 8 - hurdles
Part 9 - jumps
Part 10 - throws
Part 11 - ceremonies