Blauer, Robinson Compete at Nationals

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Juniors Diana Blauer and Ada Robinson competed in the high jump on Thursday and finished the NCAA Championship competition for the BYU women’s track and field team.

“Sometimes things just do not go your way and that’s how its been for us this weekend,” head coach Patrick Shane said. “We had a lot of young competitors here and they will all be back next season. Even though we didn’t score any points this was a great experience for these athletes.”

Robinson, a 2011 indoor All-American in the high jump, finished ninth in the outdoor competition after clearing 1.80m (5-10.75). Robinson narrowly missed clearing 1.83m, which would have scored points for the Cougars.

With the ninth place finish Robinson earned Second Team All-American honors. Blauer, who also competed at indoor Nationals, cleared 1.72m (5-7.75) to finish 20th in the high jump competition.

“Ada (Robinson) and Diana (Blauer) both came out a little flat today,” Shane said. “They had to get the high jump in before the rain hit the complex so everything was a little bit rushed.”

The Cougars did not score any points at the National Championships and did not place as a team. Juniors Lacey Bleazard, Morgan Haws and Robinson earned Second Team All-America honors.

“I am proud of all our athletes,” Shane said. “We had a great season and just need to develop from a great conference team to a great national team. I think we will be able to improve and make that transition next season.”

With the completion of the high jump the 2011 track and field season ended for the BYU women’s team. This marks the final season in the Mountain West Conference for the Cougars, who will compete in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation during the 2012 indoor season and as an independent during the outdoor season.

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