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2003-04 Men’s Track and Field ProfilesPictured above:Nolan Tully (top),Neal Wojdowski(middle), TomVonreichbauer(bottom)ZACKSUTTILESenior • Pole VaultRandolph, N.J.RandolphPowell on Suttile: “The leader of a fast-improving vault group, Zack is ready fora huge breakthrough in 2004. He has been working extremely hard to improvehis strength and speed and his new physiquereflects the hard work put in from May toSeptember. Zack is a fierce competitor wholeads the vault and jump squads through themajority of their workouts. His dedication to theprogram and the University has made him aCareer BestsEventMarkPole Vault 15’ 5”favorite among the coaching staff. They hope to see him come away with atop three finish at the Heptagonal Championships, along with an NCAARegional qualifying performance to end his career at Penn. Zack is enrolled inthe College of Arts and Sciences as a environmental studies major.”NOLANTULLYJunior • DistanceSaratoga Springs, N.Y.Saratoga SpringsPowell on Tully: “In 2003, Nolan recorded some impressive times during asophomore season that saw him score at the Heptagonal Championships. Histime for 3000m was the best among all Quakersindoors and ranks him ninth on Penn’s all-timelist. Outdoors he qualified for the NCAARegionals with his time of 8:58.74 in the steeplechase,which is currently sixth on the all-time listat Penn. Look for Tully to explode on the scenein the upcoming year where he could challengefor a conference crown. The vocal leader of thetalented junior distance crew, he exhibits an airCareer BestsEventMark1500m 3:55.603000m 8:21.203000mSC 8:58.745000m 14:18.50of confidence that rubs off on teammates. Nolan is enrolled in the College ofArts and Sciences as an international relations major.”TOMVONREICHBAUERCaptain • Senior • DiscusMoorestown, N.J.Moorestownstudent of sport. Although his junior season did not produce the marks he hadhoped for, he still gained valuable experience and that has only pushed him tobecome great. With Justin King back to train with Tom, you will likely see somehuge throws from him in 2004. Tom is also the President and track and fieldrepresentative to the student-athlete advisory board. He is enrolled inWharton with a concentration in management and marketing.”MATTWEDGECaptain • Senior • SprintsAltoona, Pa.AltoonaPowell on Wedge: “Matt came out of virtual obscurity in 2002 to win theoudoor Heptagonal crown in the 110m Hurdles. He repeated that performanceby winning Heps titles both indoors and outdoorsin 2003. He moved to second all-timeindoors at Penn with a time of 7.98, while heranked third all-time outdoors at Penn with atime of 14.04. The most fierce competitor on theteam, he has yet to back down from any competitor.His closing speed over the last five hurdlesrivals that of national-class performers. Withincreased explosive power and focus on the firstCareer BestsEventMark60mHH 7.98110mHH 14.04200m 21.934 x 100m 41.29half of his race, he has the ability to break the existing school record of 13.91and make the NCAA Championships. He has truly become a master of theevent, which is evident by his near flawless technique. Look for him to play amajor role on both relays during his senior season. Matt is enrolled in theCollege of Arts and Sciences as an economics major.”NEALWOJDOWSKIJunior • Pole VaultValencia, Pa.Mars AreaPowell on Wojdowski: “Neal is a great big meet competitor who scored at bothHeptagonal Championships in 2003. His surprise second-place finish at theoutdoor Heps meet in 2002 helped lead Pennto the team championship. As a vaulter, Nealcombines the perfect blend of athletic abilityand fearlessness you want an athlete to have inthat event. He is limitless in potential andheights above 18 feet are not unrealistic. Inorder to do that, Neal will need to be consistentin all aspect of his training and minimize the distractionsoff the track throughout the year. TheCareer BestsEventMarkPole Vault 16’2 3/4”coaching staff is looking for Neal to have a banner year in 2004. Neal isenrolled in the School of Engineering and Applied Science.”Powell on Vonreichbauer: “Tom enters his secondseason as captain of the Penn team. Thestrongest member on the squad, Vonreichbauerhas been a model student-athlete during his timeat Penn. His paragon work ethic is exhibited inall phases of his life. He is without a doubt a trueCareer BestsEventMarkDiscus 164’ 5 1/2”www.pennathletics.com
2002-03 Men’s Track and Field Season ReviewThe 2002-03 University of Pennsylvania men’s track and field team willgo down as one of, if not the most, successful team in the past 50 yearsof track and field at Penn. Our student-athletes were recognized forevery honor available at the collegiate level, including NCAA All-Americastatus in each of the three seasons - cross country, indoor and outdoor.As a team, Penn received Academic All-America status, and on the playingfield, there were individual Ivy League, Penn Relay, IC4A, NCAARegional and NCAA National champions during the monumental year of2003.In November, sophomore Dusty Lieb was named All-America in crosscountry after an impressive 26th place finish at the NCAAChampionships in Terre Haute, Indiana. As the season progressed, theteam was awarded Academic All-America status for its incredible work inboth the classroom and on the trails.In February, seniors Brian Abrams (500m) and Sam Burley (1000m)and juniors Chris Edmonds (400m) and Matt Wedge (60HH) werecrowned individual champions at the Heptagonal Indoor Track and FieldChampionships. Burley followed that performance with a third-place finishat the NCAA Championships in Fayetteville, Ark., earning All-Americahonors for the fourth time.As the outdoor season approached, expectations were high and severalQuakers exploded onto the scene. In April, junior Brian Chaputobliterated the competition as he won the highly sought after title ofPenn Relays champion on his home turf in the Championship ofAmerica section of the javelin.Chaput would continue his undefeated streak in May as he won thejavelin at the Heptagonal Outdoor Track and Field Championships.Joining Chaput in the winner’s circle were Abram (400mH), Burley(800m, 1500m) and Wedge (110HH). In addition to claiming two individualHeps titles, Burley was also named Athlete of the Meet for hisimpressive performance.The Quakers’ winning performances did not end with the conferencechampionships, as Chaput turned back competitors from nearly 100schools to win his second-consecutive IC4A Championship two weekslater.Following the IC4A Championships, the Quakers traveled to Fairfax,Va. to compete in the first-ever NCAA Outdoor East Regional where thetop finishers would capture spots to compete at the NCAAChampionships. Penn came out of the Regionals with two champions,Burley in the 800m and Chaput in the javelin. Along with their titlescame talk about the duo winning in arguably the strongest region in thecountry.Riding on the excitement of the NCAA Regionals, Burley and Chaputtraveled to Sacramento, Calif. to close out the season at the NCAA2002-03 HonorsFirst-Team All-IvyBrian Abram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Indoor - 500m; Outdoor - 400mHSam Burley . . . . . . . . . . . .Indoor - 1000m; Outdoor - 800m, 1500mBrian Chaput . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Outdoor - JavelinChris Edmonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Indoor - 400mMatt Wedge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Indoor - 60mHH; Outdoor - 110mHHSecond-Team All-IvyBrian Abram . . . . . . . . . . . . .Indoor - 4 x 400m; Outdoor - 4 x 100mAnthony Archibong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Outdoor - 4 x 100mSam Burley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Indoor - 4 x 400mChris Carter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Indoor - 4 x 400mChris Edmonds . . . . . . . . . . . . .Indoor - 4 x 400m; Outdoor - 400mJared Shoemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Outdoor - 4 x 100mMatt Wedge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Outdoor - 4 x 100mSam Burley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Outdoor Heps Athlete of the MeetAll-EastBrian Abram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Indoor - 400m; Outdoor - 400mHChris Carter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Indoor - PentathlonBrian Chaput . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Outdoor - JavelinChris Edmonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Outdoor - 400mMike George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Outdoor - DecathlonNolan Tully . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Outdoor - 5000mMatt Wedge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Indoor - 55mHH; Outdoor - 110mHHAll-AmericaSam Burley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Indoor - 800m; Outdoor - 800mBrian Chaput . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Outdoor - JavelinDusty Lieb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cross CountryVerizon Academic All-AmericanBrian Chaput . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Second-TeamBrian Abram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Verizon Academic All-District IISam Burley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Verizon Academic All-District IIBrian Chaput . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Verizon Academic All-District IISam Burley . . . . . . . .Mondo Mid-Atlantic District Athlete of the YearSam Burley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NCAA Postgraduate ScholarshipPictured above:Matt Wedge (top),Brian Abram(middle), MikeDaley (bottom)2003 NCAA 800m ChampionSam Burley2003 NCAA Javelin ChampionBrian ChaputChampionships. Their training had been nonstop since early Septemberand now nine months of arduous work would be put to the test for amere few minutes of competition throughout the second week of June.During that fateful weekend both Burley and Chaputimpressed the track and field world as they became nationalchampions and All-Americans in their respective events.Burley won with a blistering time of 1:46.50 in the 800m,while Chaput won with a huge throw of 258”2” in the javelin.The duo’s wins marked the first time that Penn had produceddouble winners at an NCAA meet and the first NCAA titles forthe Quakers since Bruce Collins won the 400mH in 1974. Bothstudent-athletes won in dramatic fashion as Burley outleanedsecond place by 0.01 seconds and Chaput used a 15-foot personalrecord to land himself atop the poduim at one of theworld’s toughest track and field meets.The University of Pennsylvania, the city of Philadelphia andthe student-athlete’s hometowns have embraced Burley andChaput due to their monumental accomplishments. Penn expects thetrend to continue in 2003-04 as this year’s student-athletes will no doubtexcel in both the classroom and on the track.www.pennathletics.com
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