June 24, 2007

INDIANAPOLIS - Memphis great Gail Lee staked her claim as one of the nation's best in the women's shot put Sunday with a top-10 finish at the USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships.

Lee finished in ninth-place overall after recording a throw of 53-03. Professional Kristin Heaston of Team Nike took home the meet title with a mark of 61-05.75.

For Lee, the weekend was the final meet of her tremendous collegiate career that included two All-American honors and four NCAA Championship appearances. The Fort Worth, Texas native also won five Conference USA individual titles and the 2007 NCAA Mideast Regional Title in the women's shot.