June 1, 2005

NOTRE DAME, Ind. - Nine Notre Dame track and field athletes have been officially declared as participants in the upcoming NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, to be held June 8-11 in Sacramento, California. Seven women and two men will represent the Irish in the competition; according to NCAA entrant lists released Tuesday evening.

Below is a list of Notre Dame athletes who have been accepted for entry into the NCAA Championships:

Women
Name	Event(s)
Maryann Erigha	100 meters, 200 meters
Okechi Ogbuokiri	400 meters
Kerry Meagher	1,500 meters
Stephanie Madia	5,000 meters
Lauren King	10,000 meters
Stacey Cowan	High Jump
Emily Loomis	High Jump
Men	Event(s)
Selim Nurudeen	110-meter high hurdles
Kaleb VanOrt	10,000 meters