Osborn and Tobochnik: Masters of the track
After three weeks of racing, two of Hopkins' top track runners, Paula Osborn and Steve Tobochnik, were awarded Athletes of the Week by The News-letter. Both competed in the McElligott Invitational at Haverford College over the weekend and excelled in their events. Tobochnik broke the school record in the 3,000 meter run, while Osborn won one event and finished second in another.
Osborn, a fifth-year senior captain, returned to Hopkins in Jan. 2009 to complete her Spanish major. She is allowed to compete this year, since she missed her freshman indoor track season due to injury. Osborn was very happy to return to the team after a strong second place finish at conferences last year.
"I'm really happy to be back with the team and excited to be running track again," Osborn said. "Our end goal is to win conferences and we definitely have the depth to do it this year.
On Saturday, Osborn led the Johns Hopkins Women's indoor track team to a very strong performance at Haverford's McElligott Invitational. She led the 4x200 meter relay to a first place win, while also winning the 200-meter dash, placing second in the 55 meter dash and finishing sixth in the long jump. Osborn's times give her the fastest 200-meter time in the conference, and the third-fastest 55-meter time, edging out her rival, Christina Neilson of Haverford, for both.
Osborn, a holder of almost every women's indoor track record (seven in all), says she looks up to senior captain Laura Paulsen for inspiration. Paulsen broke the Centennial Conference record in the indoor 5,000 meters with her second-place showing at the Penn State National Open on Friday. She covered the distance in 17:12.30, breaking the old standard of 17:16.46 set last season by Ursinus' Christa Johnson.
"Laura is really dedicated and focused in every race and at every workout," Osborn said. "She has really high goals for herself and it inspires me to do my best for the team."
After Osborn completes her Spanish degree, she will be heading off to the Peace Corps in Ukraine. She will be focusing most of her time on youth development in high schools and teaching kids basic life skills. Osborn's concentration will also include after-school activities, possibly even coaching track. The Peace Corps program will last for 27 months in total.
Osborn, a fifth-year senior captain, returned to Hopkins in Jan. 2009 to complete her Spanish major. She is allowed to compete this year, since she missed her freshman indoor track season due to injury. Osborn was very happy to return to the team after a strong second place finish at conferences last year.
"I'm really happy to be back with the team and excited to be running track again," Osborn said. "Our end goal is to win conferences and we definitely have the depth to do it this year.
On Saturday, Osborn led the Johns Hopkins Women's indoor track team to a very strong performance at Haverford's McElligott Invitational. She led the 4x200 meter relay to a first place win, while also winning the 200-meter dash, placing second in the 55 meter dash and finishing sixth in the long jump. Osborn's times give her the fastest 200-meter time in the conference, and the third-fastest 55-meter time, edging out her rival, Christina Neilson of Haverford, for both.
Osborn, a holder of almost every women's indoor track record (seven in all), says she looks up to senior captain Laura Paulsen for inspiration. Paulsen broke the Centennial Conference record in the indoor 5,000 meters with her second-place showing at the Penn State National Open on Friday. She covered the distance in 17:12.30, breaking the old standard of 17:16.46 set last season by Ursinus' Christa Johnson.
"Laura is really dedicated and focused in every race and at every workout," Osborn said. "She has really high goals for herself and it inspires me to do my best for the team."
After Osborn completes her Spanish degree, she will be heading off to the Peace Corps in Ukraine. She will be focusing most of her time on youth development in high schools and teaching kids basic life skills. Osborn's concentration will also include after-school activities, possibly even coaching track. The Peace Corps program will last for 27 months in total.
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