Riddle Breaks Pole Vault Record at Vanderbilt Invitational

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Vanderbilt Invitational

Riddle Breaks Pole Vault Record at Vanderbilt Invitational

Jan 21, 2023 | Men's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Memphis Track & Field kicked its indoor season off at the Vanderbilt Invitational over the weekend at the Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, where Cole Riddle broke the program's indoor pole vault record among other strong performances on Friday and Saturday.

"I definitely thought we had some very solid performances," Memphis Track & Field Head Coach Kevin Robinson said. "The pole vault group was definitely a highlight for us. Cole [Riddle] set a new school record and a mark that ranks very high in the NCAA as of now. Alyssa Morello's mark is No. 2 all-time at Memphis and was a huge PR. Also, freshman Dylan Boldrighini looked really good in long jump in his first collegiate meet. Will Dibo and Sascha Salesius Schmidt did very well as true freshmen in shot put as well."

NOTABLES
• In men's pole vault, Cole Riddle's vault of 5.52m (18'1.25") broke former Tiger Pauls Pujats' indoor school record set in 2014. Riddle's mark is currently No. 7 in the NCAA and leads the American Athletic Conference (AAC).
• In women's pole vault, Alyssa Morello's mark of 4.23m (13'10.5") ranks No. 2 in program history and leads the AAC and ranks 11^th nationally. Monica Aldrighetti finished fourth with a vault of 4.08m (13'4.5").
• In the men's 3,000 meters, Payton Gleason finished third (8:20.77) and set a PR. Zachary Wyatt also had a strong showing, finishing eighth (8:23.92).
• In the women's 60 meters, newcomer Madison Fleming advanced to the final sixth-fastest overall with a PR (7.62) and ran another PR in the final (7.57) to finish fifth.
• Anton Michna finished 10^th in the men's 5,000 meters (14:36.84) and shaved over 20 seconds off of his PR. Michna's time ranks third all-time at Memphis.
• Samantha Lenton won the open division of women's weight throw with a throw of 19.75m (64'9.75"). Lenton's mark is No. 2 in the AAC and No. 32 nationally.
• True freshman Dylan Boldrighini finished seventh in men's long jump 7.33m (24'0.75"). His mark is tied for No. 3 in the AAC.
• Jada Shanklin finished runner up in the women's high jump with a jump of 1.68m (5'6").
• In men's shot put, Will Dibo finished seventh with a throw of 16.97m (55'8.25"). His mark is currently third-best in the conference.

UP NEXT
• The Tigers head to Louisville, Kentucky, next weekend for the Louisville Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 28.

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