University of Memphis Athletics
Wednesday, May 24
Jacksonville, Fla.
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Simpson, Lenton Punch Tickets to NCAA Outdoor Championships
May 27, 2023 | Men's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Memphis Tiger men's and women's track and field team had a strong showing at the NCAA East Regional over the past four days where two athletes, Amber Simpson and Samantha Lenton, punched their tickets to the NCAA Outdoor Championships.
"Amber and Sam both did an incredible job this weekend," head track & field coach Kevin Robinson said. "Going into this meet, I had no doubt of their capabilities. What we stressed was more in regards to composure and trust; being competitively composed, and still performing at a really high level is what this meet is really all about. Both executed very well, both rose up to the occasion and refused to let the stress and nerves dictate their performances. This has been a long and challenging road for both, and I am immensely proud of each."
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"Amber and Sam both did an incredible job this weekend," head track & field coach Kevin Robinson said. "Going into this meet, I had no doubt of their capabilities. What we stressed was more in regards to composure and trust; being competitively composed, and still performing at a really high level is what this meet is really all about. Both executed very well, both rose up to the occasion and refused to let the stress and nerves dictate their performances. This has been a long and challenging road for both, and I am immensely proud of each."
NOTABLES
Wednesday:
- Vitaliy Favorov kicked things off for the Tigers in Jacksonville, finishing 17th in the men's javelin with a throw of 67.56 meters (221'8").
- Two personal bests followed for Memphis with Sascha Salesius Schmidt placing 22nd after an 18.11-meter (59'5") mark in the men's shotput and Evan Puckett snagging 17th in the men's pole vault with a 5.20-meter (17'0.75") clearance.
- Amber Simpson clenched her ticket to the NCAA Outdoor Championships after placing third in the women's hammer throw with a 66.02 meter (216'7") mark. This will be Simpson's first trip to the NCAA Championships.
- Will Dibo, competing in his first NCAA Regional, came out with a 24th place finish after a 53.65-meter (176'0") throw in the men's discus.
- Zachary Wyatt also competed for the Tigers on Friday, finishing in the top-30 in the region in the men's 3,000m steeplechase with a 9:03.62 final time.
- Samantha Lenton secured her spot in the NCAA National Meet after placing fourth in the women's discus with a 55.26m (181'3") mark.
UP NEXT
- Simpson and Lenton will both compete in Austin, Texas, at the NCAA Outdoor Championships on June 7.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tiger Track & Field, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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