More big names have officially signed on to compete at the 25th Annual National Scholastic Indoor Championships, held March 14-16, 2008 in New York City. This is the meet staff's third press release announcing top athletes committed to the event.
NSIC Press Release #3 (2/21)
The 25th Anniversary of the National Scholastic Indoor Championship will be held at the New Balance Track & Field Center March 14-16, 2008.
Athletes that will be competing at the 2008 NSIC:
- Akinto Boone (NY): Currently ranked #3 in the 400m (48.34), a member of Newburgh High School's nationally ranked relay teams.
- D'Angelo Cherry (GA): Currently ranked #1 in the 55m, personal best of 10.32 in the 100m.
- Chris Copeland (VA): Currently ranked #2 in the high jump (7-00).
- Khaliff Featherstone (PA): Currently ranked #2 in the 400m, with a personal best of 47.15 and is a member of Simon Gratz' nationally ranked 4x400m and Sprint Medlay Relay.
- Phyllis Francis (NY): Currently ranked #1 in the 600m (1:29.65), sophomore national record holder, 2007 800m Junior Olympic Champion (2:08.36).
- Patrice Gates (GA): Sophomore national class record holder in the weight throw.
- Daniel Gooris (NM): 2007 Junior Olympic decathlon champion.
- Amanda Hunter (CA): #3 returning triple jumper, with a personal best of 41-02.25.
- Jasmine Joseph (CA): 2007 California State Champion at 400m (53.15), member of Long Beach Poly's nationally ranked relay teams.
- Andy Kahl (NY): Currently ranked #3 in the high jump (6-11.25)
- Rachel Laurent (LA): Currently ranked #3 in the pole vault, with a personal best of 13-07.25.
- Morgan Leleux (LA): Freshman national record holder in pole vault.
- Chelsea Ley (NJ): 2007 Foot Locker finalist, freshman national record holder in the 5000m.
- Akawkaw Ndipagbor (CA): 2007 Junior Olympic Champion at 400m & 200m (53.73/24.21).
- Abby Schaffer (PA): 2007 Penn Relays pole vault champion, 2007 State champion in the pole vault.
- Maurice Valentine (CA): Has a personal best of 7-01.25 in the high jump.
- Nick Vena (NJ): Current Freshman national record holder in the shot put.
- Isaiah Ward (MI): Currently ranked #2 in the 800m (1:52.80), and a member of Mumford's nationally ranked relay teams.
For more information regarding the 2008 National Scholastic Indoor Championships call Rachelle Clinton at (708) 812-4827 or email nsic2008@mac.com.
For more information visit our website, www.nsictf.org.