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Former NDSU Runner Competes In Rio Olympics

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Former North Dakota State University standout distance runner Erin Teschuk competed for Canada in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the Olympics over the weekend but failed to qualify for the finals.

NDSU says Teschuk finished 46th overall on Saturday.

The 21-year-old two-time Canadian national champion in the steeplechase was the sixth former Bison to compete in a summer Olympics, and only the second in the last 20 years.

Teschuk's collegiate career included four first-team All-America honors in indoor track, two in outdoor track and one in cross country. She's NDSU's school record-holder in seven events. She turned pro this summer.

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