UW alum Mel Lawrence gets Olympic Trials qualifier in steeplechase at Stanford Invite...

PALO ALTO, California—University of Washington alum Mel Lawrence (left/photo courtesy Oiselle), who has struggled with injuries off and on since graduating from the school, broke through with a solid second place finish in the top section of the 3000 meter steeplechase at the Stanford Invitational Friday night.



Lawrence, who competes professionally for Oiselle, ran 9:50.91, the fastest time