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Villanova women win DMR at 118th Penn Relays

The Columbian
Published: April 25, 2012, 5:00pm

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Villanova rekindled memories of its Penn Relays glory years in the women’s distance medley relay, winning the signature event Thursday in 11 minutes, 1.03 seconds for its 10th title in the race and first since 2006.

Emily Lipari, Christie Verdier, Nicky Akande and Sheila Reid helped bring the title back to Villanova. Reid ran a fantastic final 400 meters, urged on by yells of “Go Nova!” down the backstretch.

Tennessee was second in 11:03.53, and Penn State third in 11:08.41.

The gloomy weather and threat of rain early didn’t deter fans at Franklin Field on the University of Pennsylvania’s usually quiet campus, which hosted the famed track and field meet for the 118th time.

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