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...pressure surroundings, it seems, inspired many of the Crimson to bring their best. Sophomore Jessica Fronk and seniors Flavia Merrit and Shannon Flahive all took first in their events—winning the javelin, 100 meters, and long jump—while freshman pole vaulter Nico Weiler and sophomore hammer thrower Eric Clayman claimed the top spots for men’s events...
...Crimson freshman Meghan Looney, who placed fourth.Other highlights included seniors Geneva Trotter and Dara Wilson’s fourth- and fifth- place finishes in the 100-meter hurdles.The field part of Harvard’s contingency had its own success, with sophomore Jessica Fronk placing first in the javelin throw and senior Evan Favermann coming in third.Co-captain Becky Christensen also had success, winning the high jump event with a height of 5’10.On the men’s side, freshman John Dingus sat 0.2 seconds out of third place in the 400-meter dash, while sophomore Brian...
...prototype robots like the Army's Multi-Utility Logistics Equipment (MULE) vehicle are able to cross barriers and navigate obstacles without human guidance. The MULE - a 14-ft.-long, six-wheeled robot equipped with a range of navigational sensors slated to deploy with U.S. forces 2015 - will eventually carry Javelin antitank missiles and M240 machine guns. The MULE could well carry supplies and conduct reconnaissance missions for light infantry units in difficult terrain like Afghanistan. It is programmed with onboard computers so that the vehicle can find its own way around corners, up mountains and over obstacles...
...Championships on June 11-14 in Des Moines, Iowa. Saturday’s jump came on her third attempt and marks Christensen’s third consecutive outdoor NCAA qualifier. Sophomore Eda Karesin and freshman Jessica Fronk rounded out the women’s side, both competing in the javelin event. Karesin’s 41.96-meter throw on her third attempt notched her a 17th spot, while Fronk’s 41.26-meter toss put her at 21st, just a centimeter away from finishing in the top 20. For the men, freshman Dan Chenoweth?...
...Neville Irani’s 54.45-meter toss and freshman Eric Clayman’s 52.27-meter throw earned them 19th and 21st, respectively.On the women’s side, junior high-jumper Becky Christensen led the way with her first-place, 1.78-meter leap.Sophomore Eda Karesin launched the javelin 46.46 meters to place third, just 20 centimeters behind the second-place finisher, a senior from Towson. Karesin’s throw cleared the NCAA Regional qualification mark, though she already qualified for Regionals during March’s Victor Lopez Bayou Classic. Rookie Jessica Fronk followed with...