Fondow Named WIAC Field Athlete of the Week

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009

Madison, Wis. - UW-La Crosse senior Katie Fondow of Green Bay (West) has been selected the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Women's Field Athlete of the Week, the conference office announced Tuesday.

Fondow captured the long jump (18-6) and placed second in the triple jump (37-1 3/4) at the Minnesota State Mankato Open Jan. 31. She provisionally qualified for the NCAA Division III Championship in both events. Fondow's long jump mark currently ranks second in the nation.

UW-L returns to action Friday, Feb. 6 at the UW-Stevens Point Pentathlon at 3 p.m.