EUGENE, Ore. – Grand Canyon track and field seniors
Madelyn Lundberg and
Ethan Harris completed their outdoor track and field collegiate careers by participating in the NCAA Championships at historic Hayward Field on Thursday and Friday.
Lundberg cleared one bar in the women's pole vault to earn 12th in the nation with a 4.05-meter jump. The five-time WAC champion closed out her collegiate career on Thursday night as one of the most decorated pole vaulters in GCU history. Her 12th-place finish earned her the status of second-team All-American.
"Competing at nationals was the most rewarding and humbling experience of my career," Lundberg said. "I didn't perform as well as I would have hoped, but I was just so happy to make the bar at 4.05 meters. All glory to God for providing me with these abilities and circumstances so that I could experience all that I have. I am so grateful for my coaches (Tom) Flood and Todd (Lehman) for giving me a chance four years ago."
In the men's high jump, Harris cleared two bars to finish 17th in the nation with a 2.15-meter jump. Harris will return to Phoenix and continue to train before making another trip to Hayward Field in two weeks to compete at the Olympic trials on June 25.
The Lopes officially wrapped up a successful outdoor season, racking up many honors including a team WAC championship sweep, 10 regional qualifiers, two national qualifiers and an All-American.