<rss version="2.0"><channel><title /><link>http://www.emueagles.com</link><description>Latest news items for </description><managingEditor /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Karanja to Compete for Canadian National Team </title><link>http://www.emueagles.com/news/2009/7/30/MTRACK_0730095823.aspx</link><category>Men's Track</category><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.emueagles.com/images/2009/11/2/rp_primary_Eagle_genericstone.jpg" /><br /><br />Former Eastern Michigan University men&rsquo;s cross country/track and field runner Josh Karanja has been selected to represent Canada in the 3,000-meter steeplechase in the 2009 Jeux de la Francophonie Championships in Beirut, Lebanon. ]]></description><enclosure url="http://www.emueagles.com/images/2009/11/2/rp_primary_Eagle_genericstone.jpg" length="122686" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:23:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Walther Named Academic All-American </title><link>http://www.emueagles.com/news/2009/6/18/MTRACK_0618091557.aspx</link><category>Men's Track</category><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.emueagles.com/images/2009/11/2/rp_primary_Eagle_genericstone.jpg" /><br /><br />Eastern Michigan University men's track student-athlete Oliver Walther has been selected to the 2008-09 ESPN The Magazine Men's Cross Country/Track and Field Academic All-American third team, the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) announced Thursday, June 18. Walther becomes Eastern Michigan's first track and field athlete, male or female, to earn this award. ]]></description><enclosure url="http://www.emueagles.com/images/2009/11/2/rp_primary_Eagle_genericstone.jpg" length="122686" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:12:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Josh Karanja Earns All-American Honors in Steeplechase </title><link>http://www.emueagles.com/news/2009/6/12/MTRACK_0612091221.aspx</link><category>Men's Track</category><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.emueagles.com/images/2009/11/2/rp_primary_Eagle_genericstone.jpg" /><br /><br />EMU senior distance ace, Josh Karanja ended his collegiate running career on a high note, Friday evening, June 12, on the third day of the 2009 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championship. He finished in the top 12 from Wednesday's preliminary race to qualify for Friday's championship race. ]]></description><enclosure url="http://www.emueagles.com/images/2009/11/2/rp_primary_Eagle_genericstone.jpg" length="122686" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:02:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Karanja Qualifies for Finals While Gersham Closes Out Season  </title><link>http://www.emueagles.com/news/2009/6/10/MTRACK_0610090156.aspx</link><category>Men's Track</category><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.emueagles.com/images/2009/11/2/rp_primary_Eagle_genericstone.jpg" /><br /><br />The EMU men's track and field team sent two representatives to the 2009 NCAA Track and Field Championships, June 10-13, at the University of Arkansas' John McDonnell Track. Senior Josh Karanja and junior Gerald Gersham both qualified for the championship after placing in the top-five at the 2009 Mideast Regional, May 29-30. ]]></description><enclosure url="http://www.emueagles.com/images/2009/11/2/rp_primary_Eagle_genericstone.jpg" length="122686" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:51:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Karanja and Gersham Head to NCAA Track and Field Championships </title><link>http://www.emueagles.com/news/2009/6/8/MTRACK_0608092658.aspx</link><category>Men's Track</category><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.emueagles.com/images/2009/11/2/rp_primary_Eagle_genericstone.jpg" /><br /><br />The Eastern Michigan University men&rsquo;s track and field will send two representatives to the 2009 NCAA Championships in Fayetteville, Ark., June 10-13. Senior distance ace Josh Karanja and junior thrower Gerald Gersham will each be making the trip for the Eagles. Karanja earns his second trip to the national championships, while Gersham will be traveling to his first. ]]></description><enclosure url="http://www.emueagles.com/images/2009/11/2/rp_primary_Eagle_genericstone.jpg" length="122686" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:13:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Walther and Fortin Named ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District </title><link>http://www.emueagles.com/news/2009/6/5/MTRACK_0605090548.aspx</link><category>Men's Track</category><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.emueagles.com/images/2009/6/5/rp_primary_walther-fortin.jpg" /><br /><br />EMU men's track student-athletes Oliver Walther and Kyle Fortin have been selected to the 2008-09 ESPN THE Magazine Men's Cross Country/Track and Field Academic All-District IV first and second team, respectively, the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) announced. ]]></description><enclosure url="http://www.emueagles.com/images/2009/6/5/rp_primary_walther-fortin.jpg" length="80389" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:46:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Track Athletes Named Academic All-MAC </title><link>http://www.emueagles.com/news/2009/6/4/MTRACK_0604090018.aspx</link><category>Men's Track, Women's Track</category><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.emueagles.com/images/2009/11/2/rp_primary_Eagle_genericstone.jpg" /><br /><br />The Eastern Michigan University men's and women's outdoor track and field teams had five student-athletes named to the Academic All-Mid-American Conference team, as announced by the league office. ]]></description><enclosure url="http://www.emueagles.com/images/2009/11/2/rp_primary_Eagle_genericstone.jpg" length="122686" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:55:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Karanja Earns Trip to NCAA Championship in Steeplechase </title><link>http://www.emueagles.com/news/2009/5/30/MTRACK_0530090425.aspx</link><category>Men's Track</category><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.emueagles.com/images/2009/5/30/rp_primary__D2H7667.JPG" /><br /><br />Senior Josh Karanja ran a lifetime-best in the 3,000-meter steeplechase Saturday evening, May 30, at the 2009 NCAA Mideast Regional Championship at the University of Louisville&rsquo;s Cardinal Park. The Eagles wrapped up action at the two-day meet, totaling 13 points to finish tied for 17th. ]]></description><enclosure url="http://www.emueagles.com/images/2009/5/30/rp_primary__D2H7667.JPG" length="95725" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 22:34:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Thrower Gerald Gersham NCAA Bound </title><link>http://www.emueagles.com/news/2009/5/29/MTRACK_0529093714.aspx</link><category>Men's Track</category><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.emueagles.com/images/2009/5/29/rp_primary_Gerald Gersham-ncaa regional Graphic copy.jpg" /><br /><br />Junior Gerald Gersham tossed a lifetime-best mark of 59-09.75 on his fifth overall throw of the shot put at the 2009 NCAA Mideast Regional Championships, May 29, at the University of Louisville's Cardinal Park. With his throw, he earned the fourth of five automatic qualifying spots to the NCAA Championships in Fayetteville, Ark., June 10-13, as well as NCAA All-Region accolades. ]]></description><enclosure url="http://www.emueagles.com/images/2009/5/29/rp_primary_Gerald%20Gersham-ncaa%20regional%20Graphic%20copy.jpg" length="104647" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 19:35:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Track Teams Head to Louisville for NCAA Mideast Regional </title><link>http://www.emueagles.com/news/2009/5/28/MTRACK_0528094001.aspx</link><category>Men's Track, Women's Track</category><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.emueagles.com/images/2009/11/2/rp_primary_Eagle_genericstone.jpg" /><br /><br />The Eastern Michigan University men&rsquo;s and women&rsquo;s track and field team will take 14 student-athletes to Louisville, Ky. for the 2009 NCAA Mideast Regional Championship, at the University of Louisville's Cardinal Park, May 29-30. Friday's events begin at 11 a.m. but the first event and EMU athlete will be feature in will be the men's high jump at 1 p.m. Saturday's events will also begin at 11 a.m. ]]></description><enclosure url="http://www.emueagles.com/images/2009/11/2/rp_primary_Eagle_genericstone.jpg" length="122686" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 10:03:21 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>