Tigers Dominate in Memphis Invitational

Friday, April 28

Memphis, Tenn.

2 P.M.

University of Memphis

Memphis Invitational

Photo by: Matthew Smith

Apr 29, 2023 | Men's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis Tiger men's and women's track and field team hosted their annual Memphis Invitational and got strong showings from multiple athletes.

"We had some very promising performances, some seasonal and personal bests, and a school record," said head track & field coach Kevin Robinson. "We also had an opportunity to recognize and thank all of our senior athletes. It's bittersweet in a way; every year is the last home meet for that group of seniors, and we are so appreciative of their efforts and commitment and wish them all the very best. But, like I tell them, once a Tiger, always a Tiger! And we aren't quite done yet!"

NOTABLES

Amber Simson kicked things off on Friday afternoon with a new facility, meet and school record when she launched a 68.13-meter (223'6") attempt in the women's hammer throw for a first-place finish. Samantha Lenton would come away with second place with a 60.52-meter throw (198'7") in the hammer.
Vitaliy Favorov picked up a new PR with his 70.50-meter throw in the men's javelin to secure the top spot in the event and move into 12^th overall in the East Region.
The Tigers got two top finishers in the long jump in Justin Miller (23'2", new PR) and Amiya Anoma (18'9") for first and second, respectively.
Memphis would take home four of the top-five spots in the women's pole vault with Alyssa Morello (4.17m /13'8.25") claiming first place and Monica Aldrighetti, Bryn Polly and Samantha Spencer taking second, fourth and fifth. Evan Puckett would take second place on the men's side with a 5.08-meter (16'8") mark.
Rounding out Friday's events, Chloe Figgins snagged first place in the women's 1,500-meter run with a 4:36.31 mark while Vincent Chenier put up a new PR of 3:47.19 for runner-up.
The excellence continued into Saturday with Madison Fleming (13.47) and Mi'Asia Bergman (14.51) claiming two of the top three spots in the women's 1,000-meter hurdles while Jacari Simpson and Cedric Johsnon took first and second place, respectively.
Poorna Raorane (15.27m / 50'1.25") and Samantha Lenton (14.69m / 48'2.5") continued to dominate in the throws pit as they claimed the top two spots in the women's shotput. Lenton would go on to take first place in the women's discus, setting a new meet and facility record with a 55.47m (182'0") throw.
Bergman and Fleming grabbed podium spots in the women's 200-meter and 100-meter dash, respectively while Fleming set a new PR with a 11.92 mark.
The dynamic duo of Zachary Wyatt and Tate Wyatt claimed first and third in the men's 3,000-meter steeplechase. Zachary would finish in first with an 8:55.51 time while Tate set a new PR with an 8:56.92 spot.
It was all Memphis in the men's discus, with Will Dibo (54.66m / 179'4"), Sascha Schmidt (53.06m / 174'1") and Mans Roos (50.49m / 165'8") taking three of the top-five spots.

UP NEXT

The Tigers will take part in the American Athletic Conference Championship in Tampa, Florida beginning on Friday, May 12.

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