BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The UT Arlington track and field team concluded the Ted Nelson Invitational with multiple personal records, highlighted by a
Winnie Kipsang second-place finish in the highly-touted 800m.
To open up day two of the Ted Neslon Invitational, Desomond Frazier claimed 4th place in the men's shot put with a monster 17.89m fling. His mark was not only good enough for an indoor personal record, it also currently ranks 1st in the WAC standings, and sits fourth all-time in program history. Additionally in the men's shot put,
Levi Bontke set an indoor personal record with a toss of 12.19m
Winnie Kipsang ran her fastest 800m of the indoor season with a mark of 2:08.81s to claim a second-place finish. Her time ranks 1st in the WAC by almost 7 full seconds.
ADDITIONAL THOUGHTS FROM COACH
"Up and down meet but was extremely proud of the team, especially with two great performances by Winnie in the 800 and Desmond in the shot, leaving with some top WAC performances" said head coach
John Sauerhage. "Lots of personal bests but some inconsistent performances as well that we will work on so we can expect to be ready for the conference meet."
ADDITIONAL INDOOR PRS AND TOP 10 FINISHES
- In the women's shot put, Khya Walton set an indoor personal record with a 10.35m toss.
- Sophia Allen leaped 3.83m in the women's pole vault to claim a fourth-place finish to go along with an indoor PR.
- In the men's high jump, JJ Taylor (2.05m) and Jonathan Williams (2.05m) each set an indoor PR.
- Alexis Cain ran a 55.65 in the women's 400m for an indoor PR.
- In the men's 400m, Ayden Nyanasimeibi set an indoor PR with a time of 49.40.
- Christian Jimmerson ran the men's 200m at 23.39, setting an indoor PR.
- In the men's 3000m, both Andres Gurrola (8:31.74) and Brandon Wilk (8:43.91) set an indoor PR.
NEXT UP
The Mavs return home for a few days before traveling to Lubbock to participate in the highly competitive Stan Scott Invitational in from Jan. 30–Feb. 1.
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