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Truman's Zweifel named All-American
Posted: 03.12.2011 at 8:13 PM
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Junior Jennifer Zweifel placed sixth to earn all-America honors at the NCAA Division II Track & Field Championships on Saturday in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Zweifel (Maryville, Mo., Maryville) leaped 39-02.50 on her first jump in the competition to advance to the finals flight. In the finals, Zweifel had a foul and two passes to earn her first all-America honors in her collegiate career after placing ninth last year in the outdoor championships.

Nebraska-Omaha Nkeiruka Domike won her second consecutive national title with a meet record jump of 43-11.75.

Zweifel finished second out of the five MIAA jumpers in the event.

(Courtesy Truman State Athletics Department)

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