University of Texas Austin - Cactus Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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Hi TEXAS TRIUMPHS WITH INDOOR NATIONAL TITLE With the skillful leadership of Coach Terry Crawford, a six-year veteran of Texas track, the Lady Longhorns again proved their mastery of the arts of run- ning, jumping and throwing. Texas breezed through their early track meets and won their sixth consecutive South- western Conference title, and as a con- sequence, many members of the team qualified for the NCAA indoor nation- als. The indoor nationals were definite- ly our best performance, said senior high jumper Angle Bradburn, who placed third in her competition. We all pooled together and won. The capture of the NCAA indoor national cham- pionship marked the highlight of the women ' s season. The victory at nation- als not only earned the Texas team the distinction of being the finest women ' s indoor track team in the nation, but also the honor of being the only team to ever win three championships. A nearly flawless team effort was highlighted by many outstanding indi- vidual performances. Junior Carlette Guidry took the NCAA title in both the 55-meters and 200-meters competi- tions, an amazing performance consid- ering the fact that she was coming off two weeks of inactivity due to a strained left knee. In the 400-meters, junior Sandie Richards was the NCAA run- ner-up with a time of 51.99, a personal best. The 4X400 relay team became the world ' s fastest in the event, posting a lightning quick 3:32.01. At the end of the 1989 season, the women ' s relay team had been voted as the top relay team in the nation. Going into the meet, we were real confident that we could regain the ti- tle, said junior Kellie Roberts, who ran the initial leg of the relay. And I guess we ' re classified (as the world ' s best) again. Barely taking a breather after the na- tional championships, the Lady ' Horns charged straight into the outdoor sea- son, where they hoped to maintain their domination of SWC track. Despite a lackluster team performance at the Texas Relays, the women were still able to achieve individually. Senior Angie Bradburn won the high jump with a leap of 6-3 4. For the third time in as many years, Texas won the 1,600-meter relay in a Texas Relays record time of 3:32.77. Two weeks after the Texas Relays, the Lady ' Horns traveled to the East Coast to participate in the Penn Relays. In the 1,600-meter relay, the team con- sisting of juniors Roberts, Nicole Ates, Barbara Sellridge and Richards ran the second fastest time in school history with a time of 3:30.61. Guidry was awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award for her accomplishments in 1989, which included four relay vic- tories and a runner-up out of a total of five. Looking beyond the Relays and to the SWC Outdoor Championships, the team seemed confident it could win the conference crown. At the [Texas] Re- lays we were kind of at the point where everybody was coming together. We had a good performance and quite a few personal bests, said Bradburn. I think we have a good chance of winning the championship again. Rene Munoz OVER THE TOP: Senior Angie Bradburn stretches to clear the bar at the Texas Invitational. photo by Patrick Humphries

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QUICK JUMP: At the Texas Invitational, freshman Tamika Francis leaps over a hurdle in the 100-meter hurdle competition. AND THEY ' RE OFF! Junior Sandie Richards takes off in the 400-meter dash, which she won at the Texas Invitational. GREAT MOMENTUM: Senior Melita Sconiers twists around to release the discus at the Texas Invitational. photos by Hannes Hacker 150 Women ' s Track

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WORLD RECORD: Sophomore Patrick Boden watches the official measuring his new world record throw. photo by Annelies Schlickenrieder UP AND OVER: UT graduate Jon Shelton arches his back in the high jump open event at the Texas Relays. photo by Carrie Dawson 1 52 Men ' s Track