March 10, 2010
For Immediate Release

Statement from Oregon Associate Athletic Director Vin Lananna

Associate Athletic Director Vin Lananna announced Wednesday that, on the advice of his doctor, he would not travel with the track and field teams on Wednesday to the NCAA Indoor Championships in Fayetteville, Ark. Lananna indicated that he could join the team later in the week.

"I have been working with Dr. Donald Olson to address some blood-pressure related issues all winter while continuing to work daily with the teams," said Lananna. "I need to remain in Eugene while we continue working on it so that it can be resolved completely, and I expect to be ready to go when the outdoor season starts next week."

"The student-athletes and my staff are fantastic and will get the job done at the Indoor Championships whether I am there or not. Everyone has been working hard since September, and we are well-prepared. I am excited to see the Men and Women of Oregon bring the magic of Hayward Field with them to Arkansas."

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