BOULDER — When it comes to reasons for students missing a class, university professors have probably heard just about every excuse possible.
But Colorado track and field standout Erin Clark may just be providing her professors with one they haven’t yet heard.
Clark, a sophomore, will be competing in the U.S. Olympic Trials in early July in Eugene, Ore. She secured the invitation last weekend when she won her second straight Pac-12 3K steeplechase title, finishing in 9 minutes, 48.72 seconds.
It means she’ll have to miss the first few days of CU’s second summer session — not something she was wholly anticipating, but no doubt something she’s happy to deal with.