Feb. 12, 2005

RALEIGH, N.C. - On Saturday, Feb. 12, two members of the NC State women's cross country team competed at the USA Track and Field (USATF) Championships in Vancouver, Wash. Redshirt freshman Christina Fiduccia placed seventh overall in the junior women's 6km run, while freshman Angelina Blackmon placed 17th. Fiduccia finished with a 22:19.2 time, while Blackmon ran to a 23:26.0 finish. Freshman Amy Kelly was scheduled to compete in the event, but could not participate due to injury.

Fiduccia ran in two meets this past season, taking fifth-place at the North Carolina Collegiate Championships. Hailing from Barrington, Ill., Fiduccia also ran in the Great American Cross Country Championships. Although Fiduccia did see some action during the year, she took a redshirt and did not dress in uniform for the Pack.

A native of Rock Hill, S.C., Blackmon saw action in five cross country meets this past season, including a 23rd-place finish at the ACC Championships and a 15th-place showing at the NCAA District III Championships. Blackmon also competed at the Great American Cross Country Championships, the NCAA Pre-Nationals and the NCAA Championships.