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LEHIGH, Pa. - Franklin & Marshall finished fifth at 2009 Paul Short Run hosted by Lehigh University Friday afternoon. The Diplomats were led by Amy Jordan's eighth place finish and Emily Wilson's 14^th place (23:18). Jordan covered the six-kilometer course in 23:03 crossing the line just under a minute behind meet champion Caitlin Dorgan (22:11) from Delaware Valley College.

The Diplomats placed fifth as a team, 17 spots higher then a year ago, while the University of Ottawa came in first in the 32-team event. F&M has finished in the top five of every race this season.

F&M coach John Stoudt contributes much of this year's team success to the freshmen. "They have been a good positive influence and a breath of fresh air," Stoudt says of his first year runners.

Jordan finished 128^th and Wilson placed 145^th at last year's Paul Short Run. The duo has placed in the top 20 in every event this year, a much better improvement than last season.

"They both have great attitudes and work extremely hard," Stoudt says of the pair. "They work together and most importantly have built their confidence this season."

Megan Hunter (24:27) finished 54^th, out of 248 runners. Jenna Bush was five seconds behind coming in at 27:32, placing 60^th. Alexis Teevins, Kelly Farrelly and Kara Doolan crossed the finish line 20 seconds apart. Teevens (24:43) placed 70^th, Farrelly (24:45) 72^nd and Doolan finished 84^th running a 25:03.

The Diplomats return to the course October 10^th when they host the Friends of Sarah Run.

5. Franklin Marshall

  647     8  Amy Jordan, Jr                   23:03    6:11

  651    14  Emily Wilson, Jr                23:18    6:15

  646    54  Megan Hunter, Sr             24:27    6:33

  640    60  Jenna Bush, Jr                   24:32    6:35

  649    70  Alexis Teevins, Fr             24:43    6:38

  644    72  Kelly Farrelly, Sr               24:45    6:38

  643    84  Kara Doolan, Fr                25:03    6:43

Total Time = 2:00:01     Total Places = 206