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2003-04 Men’s Track and Field ProfilesPictured above:Matt Evans (top),Steve Hayes (middle),Luqman Kolade(bottom)MATTEVANSSophomore • Middle DistanceGreensburg, Pa.Hempfield AreaPowell on Evans: “Matt enjoyed a successful outdoor campaign after a frustratingindoor season, a time during which he wasCareer BestsEventMark800m 1:52.68slowed by an injury and lost a lot of hisendurance base. He is a very talented runner,who has the ability to make the NCAA meet as asophomore. Time will tell if he lives up to hispotential, and puts in the work necessary to continuethe legacy of middle distance runners Penn has produced. Matt is supportedby a great incoming class of freshmen, who will help each other in theirquest for greatness. Matt is enrolled in Wharton.”JOEFABIANISenior • DistanceWhite Plains, N.Y.White PlainsPowell on Fabiani: “This young man is living proof of what you can accomplishwhen you put your mind to something. Joe has steadily improved every seasonsince arriving at Penn three years ago. A fierycompetitor who has great mental strength, Joe isa joy to watch compete. Expect him to beamong the top in the League this season duringthe indoor and outdoor campaigns. He has puttogether some very solid times during his career.Joe’s senior leadership will be crucial to the successof a young, but extremely talented distanceCareer BestsEventMark1500m 3:56.53000m 8:30.565000m 14:45.85crew. The coaches are looking for Joe to be a more vocal part of the squad in2004. Joe is enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences as an economicsmajor.”STEPHENHAYESJunior • Middle DistancePotomac, Md.Winston ChurchillIvy League. He has the talent to run with the top runners in the east and willhave to score some much needed points at the Heptagonal Championships forPenn to have a shot at winning its third title in four years. Hayes is enrolled inthe College of Arts and Sciences as an international relations major.”JUSTINKINGSenior • ThrowsHamburg, N.Y.HamburgPowell on King: “Half of Penn’s discus duo, Justin did not compete in 2003 dueto his student teaching commitment. In 2002, Justin recorded the eighth bestthrow on Penn’s all-time list. He became muchmore consistent during his junior year and finishednear the top in every meet he entered. Hehas a shot to qualify for this season’s NCAAChampionships and push himself higher on therecord board. Consistent training with teammateTom Vonreichbauer will assure him ofCareer BestsEventMarkDiscus 170’ 5 1/2”Shot Put 47’ 1 3/4”reaching many of the goals he has set for himself for the upcoming season.Justin is enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences as an education major.”LUQMANKOLADESenior • Sprints/HurdlesWashington, D.C.GonzagaPowell on Kolade: “Luqman is coming into his senior year trying to prove thathe belongs among the League’s elite sprinters and hurdlers. An injury plagued2003 caused him to lose momentum from anincredible 2002 season in which he was an All-Ivyand All-East selection. Since day one of his freshmanyear, he has led the sprinters through theirpractices with an excitability that is contagious. Ahealthy fall will be the recipe for success to helpKolade shock the League during the indoor season.Look for him and fellow classmate ChrisCareer BestsEventMark400mH 53.064 x 400m 3:10.37Triple Jump 46’ 4 1/2”Edmonds to motivate the sprint squad and return relay titles to Penn in 2004.Luqman is enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences as an environmentalstudies major”Powell on Hayes: “Stephen had a fine sophomoreseason in 2003. He performed well at variousmeets and lowered his personal record to3:49.74 en route to qualifying for the NCAARegional Championships. In 2004, Stephenshould be a force during all three seasons andwill take it as a personal challenge to light up theCareer BestsEventMark1500m 3:49.745000m 14:39.91Justin Kingwww.pennathletics.com
2003-04 Men’s Track and Field ProfilesDUSTYLIEBJunior • DistanceArnold, Md.Archbishop SpaldingPowell on Lieb: “This scrappy competitor emerged as a superstar in the fallcross country season when he finished 26th at the NCAA Championships, ultimatelyearning All-American honors. Dusty finished as the top man in anextremely competitive Mid-Atlantic region duringthat national meet. He followed up that performancewith an NCAA qualifying time of14:09.45 in the 5000m in the first meet of theindoor season. However, his season was cutshort due to an injury that would plague himfor the rest of his sophomore year. After anCareer BestsEventMark5000m 14:09.4510000m 30:21.50extremely productive summer, look for Dusty to contend for many Heptagonaltitles during his junior season. He will lead a deep and talented distance crewto some shocking results in 2004. Dusty is enrolled in the College of Arts andSciences as an economics major.”JIM MALIZIASophomore • JavelinAllendale, N.J.St. Joseph’sPowell on Malizia: “Jim used his freshman season as a learning experiencefrom teammate and national champion, Brian Chaput. Jim is poised to joinChaput at this year’s NCAA Championships. The goal for each meet this seasonwill be for the Quakers to be one-two. Jimenjoyed a very successful year in 2003, whichincluded a personal record of 212’. He was alsoan NCAA Regional qualifier in his first season,but is anxious to challenge Chaput in the comingyear. Given his athletic ability, there is no limit toCareer BestsEventMarkJavelin 212’how far he will throw in 2004. Jim also competes as a defensive end on Penn’sfootball team. He is enrolled in Wharton.”JOEPLEVELICH800m. His 1:52.24 indoor best ranks him sixth all-time at Penn. Look for him tobe one of the leaders of Penn’s resurgent middle distance squad. Joe is enrolledin Wharton.”MICHAELSANGOBOWALEJunior • ThrowsBronx, N.Y.Fordham PrepPowell on Sangobowale: “A two-sport athlete at Penn, Mike is the prototypicalcollegiate student-athlete. Hard-working, disciplined,and extremely coachable are a few of thecharacteristics used to describe Mike. He hasimproved dramatically in the discus and hopesto be a key contributor in that event as well asthe shot put in 2004. He continues to getstronger and stronger in the weightroom, whichwill hopefully correlate into far throws in thecoming season. A defensive tackle on Penn’s football team, Mike is enrolled inthe College of Arts and Sciences as a cognitive science major.”SCOTTSEBENSJunior • Middle DistanceOak Harbor, Wash.Oak HarborCareer BestsEventMarkShot Put 51’ 3 1/2”Discus 152’ 11”Powell on Sebens: “Another member of the strong junior class, Scott is emergingas one of the leaders among the middle distance crew. He has been a solidcontributor to the team in his first two seasons.He is on the verge of becoming one of theCareer BestsLeague’s elite runners, but will need to step upand prove that on the track. Already known toEventMarkbe one of the team’s toughest student-athletes,1000m 2:27.09you can bet that he will do his part to bring the1500m 3:56.83Heptagonal title back to Philadelphia in 2004.Scott is enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences as an economics major.”Pictured above:Jim Ma;izia (top),Dusty Lieb(middle), ScottSebens (bottom)Senior • Middle DistanceWest Chester, Pa.W.C. HendersonPowell on Plevelich: “Joe has benn a solid performerfor Penn in the middle distances sincehis freshman year. A perennial Heps scorer onour 4 x 800m and distance medley relaysquads, Joe has also been a Heps finalist in theCareer BestsEventMark800m 1:50.661000m 2:31.18Adam Chubbwww.pennathletics.com
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