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- ↑ Gambaccini, Peter. "Runner's World Racing News". Runner's World. Retrieved November 1, 2010.
- ↑ https://www.ncaa.org/wps/portal/ncaahome?WCM_GLOBAL_CONTEXT=/ncaa/ncaa/ncaa+news/ncaa+news+online/2009/division+i/lady+vols+show+world-class+distance+dominance Lady Vols show world-class distance dominance
- ↑ https://www.ncaa.com/sports/c-otrack/stats/2008-2009/full_resultsall.html NCAA Division I 2009 Outdoor Track & Field Championship Results
- ↑ http://news.pennrelaysonline.com/event-history/college-women-history/college-women-distance-medley-relay/ Penn Relays College Women Distance Medley Relay
- ↑ "Villa Maria girls set record in 4x400 win".
- ↑ Parent, Rob (February 1, 2010). "Koons battled back from kidney cancer to again run track and field for Villanova". The Times Herald. Retrieved November 1, 2010.
