Pittsburg, Kansas----Wingate University freshman distance specialist Gemma Rebollo (Molina de Segura, Spain) finished 15th in the women's 5000 meters at the NCAA Division II indoor track and field championships Friday evening. The championships are being held at the Harvey Dean Track. Pittsburg State University and the Crawford County Convention and Visitors Bureau are serving as co-hosts.
 
Rebollo posted a time of 16:57.59. Brianna Robles of Adams State (Colo.) won the gold medal with her triumphant time of 16:00.98. Queens University of Charlotte's Fatima Alanis took the silver medal with her time of 16:06.90. Celine Ritter from Lee (Tenn.) was the bronze medalist, thanks to her time of 16:08.59.
 
What They Are Saying
Wingate assistant track and field (and head XC) coach Pol Domenech
 
"No matter what the result today, we were going to be incredibly proud of Gemma for even getting to the finish line. It's been a very challenging week for Gemma, due to her knee acting up…coming into the race. Even yesterday morning, we were unsure if she would be able to compete. The fact that she not only competed, but challenged the best in the nation while achieving the second-best performance in school history (only behind her own school record) makes us even prouder. We are so honored to have such a fighter wearing the Wingate uniform. It's time for her to fully heal and get back for more this outdoor season."
 
Wingate University
 
Founded in 1896, Wingate University is a laboratory of difference-making that serves more than 3,400 students in North Carolina. Wingate offers 37 undergraduate majors as well as eight master's and five doctoral degrees. The University is home to the Cannon College of Arts and Sciences; the Levine College of Health Sciences; the Byrum School of Business; and the College of Professional Studies, which includes the Thayer School of Education and the School of Sport Sciences.
 
Wingate is a leader in healthcare education, and nearly one in five Wingate undergraduate students is preparing to be a pharmacist, physician assistant, physical therapist, occupational therapist or nurse. Student-athletes on Wingate's 24 teams compete in NCAA Division II and have brought home the SAC Echols Athletic Excellence Award for 13 years straight. The University's motto is "Faith, Knowledge, Service." View current news and videos at www.wingate.edu.