Maura Lichiello Wins 5,000 Meters at WashU Invite
Sophomore Maura Lichiello led a dominating 5,000-meter pack for the Hope College women’s track and field team at the Washington University in St. Louis Invite on Saturday. Lichiello (Howell, Michigan / Howell) clocked a winning time of 18 minutes, 59.88 seconds, fronting a group of four Flying Dutch runners in the Top 5 in the field. Sophomore Rylie Kraus (Granville, Ohio / Granville) placed third at 19:08.39 and was followed by teammates Nidia Martinez (Fennville, Michigan / Fennville) in fourth at 19:13.08 and Claire Vellinga (Holland, Michigan / West Ottawa) in fifth at 19:36.16. Junior Elie Bodary (New Boston, Michigan…
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