May 1, 2007

Former Providence College standout in cross country and track, Kim Smith, was named to the Division I Silver Anniversary Indoor Team on Tuesday, May 1 by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. Smith was honored for her efforts in the 5,000 meters.

Smith won the 2004 NCAA title in the 5,000 meters in 15:14.18, the fastest winning time in meet history by 13 seconds. Her victory in the 5,000 meters was half of a distance double as she also won the 3,000 meter race in 8:49.18, another meet record. Smith also competed for her native New Zealand at the 2004 Olympics.

Smith is the only Friar to capture four NCAA titles. She became the first Providence College athlete to capture two NCAA titles in the same meet. Smith also won the 5,000 meters at the 2004 Outdoor Track Championships.

Selection to the Silver Anniversary Team is based on performances at the NCAA Division I Women's Indoor Track and Field Championships. The team consists of the outstanding individuals in each event as well as the top coach and most successful school over the past 25 years.