Lehigh's Barrett qualifies for NCAA championships
9/19/2003 12:00:00 AM | Men's Track and Field, Track and Field, Women's Track and Field
Fairfax, VA – Freshman Lauren Barrett set a new personal best in the javelin at the inaugural NCAA Track & Field East Regional at George Mason University on Friday. Her throw of 47.82 meters (156’ 11") marked a new personal record by over 13 feet, placing her fourth overall and qualifying Barrett to represent Lehigh in the javelin at the NCAA Track & Field championships in Sacramento. Several of Barrett’s teammates also competed in the East Regional. Senior Justina Barone posted a top 20 finish in the 400 meter hurdles with a time of just over a minute (1:00.63). Barone also finished 30th in the 100 meter hurdles with a time of 14.83 seconds. Fellow senior Yasmine Deliz wrapped up her Lehigh career with a pair of top 25 finishes. Deliz placed 19th in the shot put with a heave of 13.85 meters (45’ 5"), and 23rd in the javelin with a throw of 38.86 meters (127’ 6"). In the 3000 meter steeplechase, senior Edann Brady placed 19th with a time of 11:02.18. On the men’s side, a pair of Mountain Hawks placed in the top 20 in Fairfax. Junior Francis Vincent finished 16th in the triple jump with a time of 14.86 seconds. In the javelin, senior Patrick Dugan closes out his career with a throw of 63.03 meters (206’ 9"). The five points earned by Barrett gave Lehigh a 26th place overall finish on the women’s side at the East Regional, out of the 47 teams scoring points. Barrett will now move on to compete in the national championships, held in Sacramento, California beginning on June 11. For more information, contact
