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Former Trinity High star & UT shot put champion dies awaiting organ transplant
EULESS – Eileen Vanisi, one of the most decorated Polynesian track and field stars in United States history, died this week while awaiting a triple-organ transplant, her sister announced Friday.Vanisi, a former three-time NCAA shot put champion at the University of Texas, excelled at Trinity High School, where her shot put and discus records remain 35 years after she set them.She went on to win two more national titles at the 1994 NCAA championship. Her mark of 60 feet, 1/2 inches remains a UT record. She was preparing to head to the Olympics until health issues deterred her dreams.Doctors couldn't figure...
STALLARD COLUMN: Taking a day off, but covering a game
ARLINGTON - Notes, quotes and idle thoughts while taking a day "off" to cover the annual Southwest Classic between Texas A&M and Arkansas at the Y'all Mahal (AT&T Stadium):. Official attendance for Saturday's game was 60,928. It was the 13th meeting between Arkansas and Texas A&M at AT&T Stadium, and the Aggies now lead the Southwest Classic at AT&T Stadium with a 9-4 record.
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