For the fifth year in a row, English department faculty members competed in the Detroit Marathon relay. This year's team, known as "Eard Stapan," was comprised of Professors Kevin Grimm, Kevin Laam, Susan Beckwith, Andrea Knutson, and captain Brian Connery. The team shattered the four hour barrier, clocking in at 3:39:40. Overall, the team placed seventh of 24 teams competing in the University division, eightieth overall in the relays out of 631 teams.
From left: Kevin Laam, Brian Connery, Andrea Knutson, and Kevin Grimm at the 2009 Detroit Marathon.
Created by Jeff Insko (insko@oakland.edu) on Thursday, October 22, 2009 Modified by Jeff Insko (insko@oakland.edu) on Thursday, October 22, 2009 Article Start Date: Thursday, October 22, 2009