Des Moines, Iowa - Women's track and field senior distance runner Janelle Noe finished 30th overall in the 1500m at the USA Track and Field Championships in Des Moines, Iowa today. Noe crossed the line in 4:25.38 and becomes the first Rocket under head coach Linh Nguyen to compete at the championships.
 
"This is the biggest stage for track and field in the country," head coach Linh Nguyen said. "To have her out here as a collegian and representing the University of Toledo is just amazing. She earned this race and I'm glad she got a chance to run.

"I was at the track for only a couple hours and was stopped by multiple people who knew her and her story," Nguyen added. "I think it's so cool to see her get recognized and supported the way she has been. She's the very best person I can think of to represent our team, the athletic department, and the University."
 
Toledo wraps up the USATF Championships later tonight when assistant coach Samantha Bluske competes in the 10K at 8:00 p.m. EST.