Posted: June 22, 2008

Athletics: White Wins 5K at USA Junior Championships

Watch over 50 IAAF Events Live and On-Demand at WCSN.com FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas Lady Razorback Catherine White won the 5,000 meters at the USA Junior Championships in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday night. White, just a freshman, won the race on the final 200 meters with an incredible kick. She took the tape in a time of 16:32.03. She topped 16 other runners, 10 other collegians, including the pack of four she ran with for most of the race. With her win, she has earned a spot on Team USA at the World Junior Championships in Poland next month. Shelise Williams competed in the 400 meters and secured a spot in Sunday’s finals. Williams, also a freshman at UA, clocked a prelim time of 54.06. She finished third of the 20 competitors. For complete results from the USA Junior Championships, visit . For more information on Arkansas track and field, visit LadyBacks.com. Subscribe to the Runner's Web Weekly Digest