Introduction

Three individuals, Royce Clay, Leon Straughter, and Javaras Thomas, represented Penn well at the NAIA National Outdoor Track and Field Championships.  Straughter advanced to the semifinals of the 400-meter hurdles, while Thomas just missed earning All-American honors in the triple jump.  Clay was also strong in the triple jump.

Straughter also claimed the conference 110-meter and 400-meter hurdles titles, while Clay took both the long and triple jump crowns.  Kris Miller also had a strong conference showing, winning the 100-meter and 200-meter dash events.

The men are winners of three of the five Midwest Classic Conference titles since joining the league in 2002.

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Stepter ‘Dashes’ to 100-Meter Victory to Pace Penn at League Meet Men's Track & Field -- Friday, May 2, 2008 Dubuque--Carlos Stepter was the lone event champion for Penn.

Penn Men in Third After Day One of MCC Championships Men's Track & Field -- Thursday, May 1, 2008 Dubuque--Spencer Burck and Blake Wallace finish second, while Kris Miller records the top 200-meter dash time in the prelims.

Statesmen in Action at Kip Janvrin Open Men's Track & Field -- Friday, April 25, 2008 Indianola--Five Statesmen placed in the top 20 in their respective events.

Cohen Places to Lead Penn Track Teams at Dick Young Classic Men's Track & Field -- Saturday, April 19, 2008 Grinnell--Josh Cohen finishes seventh in the javelin with a throw of 155-6.

Statesmen and Lady Statesmen Compete at Central Invitational Men's Track & Field -- Saturday, April 5, 2008 Pella--Penn men place seventh in the 4x100-meter relay.

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