Erin Teschuk (C) leads Maria Bernard (R) and Genevieve Lalonde through the water barrier in the final lap during senior women's 3000m steeplechase final at the Canadian Track and Field Championships and Selection Trials for the 2016 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, in Edmonton, Alta., on Friday July 8, 2016. Canadian Olympian and standout North Dakota State University distance runner Erin Teschuk has turned pro.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Dan Riedlhuber
July 12, 2016 - 3:27 PM
FARGO, N.D. - Canadian Olympian and standout North Dakota State University distance runner Erin Teschuk has turned pro.
School officials say Teschuk has signed with ASICS Furman Elite, a post-collegiate distance training group based in Greenville, South Carolina. The contract includes apparel and shoes from ASICS, as well as free room and board, coaching, physiotherapy, travel and a monthly stipend.
By signing a pro contract, Teschuk foregoes her senior season of NCAA cross country.
Tershuk's collegiate career included four first-team All-America honours in indoor track, two in outdoor track and one in cross country. She's also the NDSU school record-holder in seven events.
Teschuk, from Winnipeg,won the 3,000-metre steeplechase in the Canadian Olympic trials last week in Edmonton.
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