By Canadian Press

Canadian Olympian, NDSU standout Teschuk turns pro in track

Jul 13, 2016 | 4:35 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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