University of Memphis Athletics
Friday, March 19
Memphis, Tenn.
ALL DAY
University of Memphis
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Rhodes Invitational
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Track and Field has success in outdoor season opener
Mar 21, 2021 | Men's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis track and field teams posted 27 first-place performances in their outdoor season opener at the Rhodes Invitational Friday and Saturday.
Standouts among top finishers were Vigdis Jonsdottir and Samantha Lenton, who both broke school records in their respective events: Jonsdottir in the hammer throw (63.43m), and Lenton in the discus throw (55.29m).
Taja Booker, Robin Nool and Adam Neelly all were double winners for the weekend. Booker swept the women's 100m and 200m dashes. For the men, Nool captured first in both the pole vault and long jump, while Neelly claimed the top spots for the discus throw and shot put.
Head coach Kevin Robinson said he was happy to see solid representation over the weekend from both track and field athletes.
"I am pleased with our collective effort in our first outdoor meet since 2019. We definitely had a lot of positive things happen," said Robinson. "I feel like this gives me a good opportunity to truly get a first, real glimpse of who we are this year."
Looking forward, the Tigers travel to consecutive meets each weekend through the end of April. Up next are the Bulldog Relays beginning this Friday in Starkville, Miss.
"I feel as if we have taken a positive first step," said Robinson. "Our mission now is to capitalize on our momentum moving forward as we prepare to take on tougher competition in the following weeks."
Complete Results
Standouts among top finishers were Vigdis Jonsdottir and Samantha Lenton, who both broke school records in their respective events: Jonsdottir in the hammer throw (63.43m), and Lenton in the discus throw (55.29m).
Taja Booker, Robin Nool and Adam Neelly all were double winners for the weekend. Booker swept the women's 100m and 200m dashes. For the men, Nool captured first in both the pole vault and long jump, while Neelly claimed the top spots for the discus throw and shot put.
Head coach Kevin Robinson said he was happy to see solid representation over the weekend from both track and field athletes.
"I am pleased with our collective effort in our first outdoor meet since 2019. We definitely had a lot of positive things happen," said Robinson. "I feel like this gives me a good opportunity to truly get a first, real glimpse of who we are this year."
Looking forward, the Tigers travel to consecutive meets each weekend through the end of April. Up next are the Bulldog Relays beginning this Friday in Starkville, Miss.
"I feel as if we have taken a positive first step," said Robinson. "Our mission now is to capitalize on our momentum moving forward as we prepare to take on tougher competition in the following weeks."
Complete Results
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