Katelyn Jones named Pepsi-MSU Athlete of the Week

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1/28/2009 6:00:00 AM | Women's Track and Field

Sophomore Katelyn Jones has been named the Pepsi-MSU Athlete of the Week for Jan. 19-25 for her performance at the Gladstein Invitational host by Indiana University.

Jones carried over her exceptional performance from the 2008 cross-country season to take second place and the Racer record in the 5,000-meter run with a time of 17:18.36. The record was held by Linnea Brammer back in 1985 with a time of 17:37.3. Jones also holds the school record in the 3,000-meter run (9:56.01), 3,000-meter steeplechase (10:57.92), and the distance medley relay (12:08.11).