TOLEDO, OH - After a late scratch in the long jump entries, Toledo freshman Kiah Douglas was selected to participate at the NCAA Preliminary Round, hosted by North Carolina A&T State from May 27-29. She will join teammate Amanda Kaverman at the competition.

"I'm very excited that Kiah has the chance to participate next week," Kevin Hadsell, head coach, said. "It's a great opportunity for her and a good reward for a successful season."

Douglas sat 49th on the list of declared athletes for the long jump, with the top 48 earning automatic selection. The scratch allowed her to elevate into the 48th position.

She ranked 54th in the region in the long jump with her mark of 19-08.00, which she achieved at the Toledo Collegiate Challenge. Douglas was a three-time winner this spring in the long jump and took third at the MAC Championships.

Later this summer, the Saginaw, MI native will also compete at the 2010 USA Junior (Under-20) Track and Field Championships. The Championships take place June 23-27, 2010 at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa.

Contact: Scott Miles
scott.miles@utoledo.edu