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The NCAA News -- March 15, 1999

California State University, Fresno -- Celebrating women's sports

Celebrating women's sports --California State University, Fresno, celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day February 3 with all 10 women's teams presenting clinics to more than 200 girls and their parents. Coaches and administrators also conducted seminars on recruiting, eligibility and academics. In addition, attendees were welcomed by the university's president and athletics director. Left, Rebecca Beckman, a western equestrian athlete, shows a student how to use the lariat. Right, pole vaulter Brooke Lankard demonstrates how to perform a vault.