Hein Finishes 16th at NCAAs

March 9, 2007

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- University of Cincinnati senior Renee Hein finished 16th in the high jump at the 2007 NCAA Indoor Championships Friday (March 9) at the Randal Tyson Track Center on the campus of the University of Arkansas.

Hein cleared 5' 10-3/4" to finish in a tie for the 10th-best mark. She finished 16th after missing her first two attempts at 5' 10-3/4" before clearing on her third try.

Hein made her third NCAA Championship appearance after competing in the high jump at the 2005 and 2006 Outdoor Championships, becoming the first female track and field athlete in school history to participate in the NCAA Championships more than once.

The Bearcats open the outdoor season on March 17 at Gettler Stadium with the Early Bird Relays.