University of Memphis Athletics

Tigers Head South for LSU Alumni Meet
Apr 19, 2024 | Men's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field
BATON ROUGE, La. – The University of Memphis track and field team is back on the track after a week off as the men and women will compete at the LSU Alumni Gold Meet in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Saturday. April 20. Live results are available for the meet here.
"Looking forward to another opportunity to compete and continue to improve," head coach Kevin Robinson said. "It's looking like we should have some great weather and a chance to have some strong performances."
NOTABLES
• Gabrielle Cross is currently No. 51 in the NCAA East Region with a time of 54.12 in the 400 meters.
• In the 100-meter hurdles, Gizel Clayton is No. 47 in the NCAA East Region with a time of 13.59 and Madison Fleming is No. 59 with a time of 13.70.
• Arina Razina's season-best mark checks in at No. 30 in the NCAA East Region with a clearance of 4.05 meters in the pole vault.
• Poorna Raorane's season-best throw of 15.09 meters has her at the No. 46 spot in the NCAA East Region.
• Julia Konigshofer is No. 32 in the NCAA East Region with a 45.52-meter javelin throw.
• Adam Yakobi ran a 400-meter hurdle season-best time of 52.57. His time has him at No. 50 in the NCAA East Region.
• Liam Walsh sits at No. 30 in the NCAA East Region in the steeplechase with a personal-best time of 8:58.21.
• Sasha Salesius Schmidt has two impressive marks so far this season. In the shot put, he is No. 22 in the NCAA East Region with a throw of 18.43 meters. In the discus, his throw of 53.71 meters puts him at No. 41 in the region.
• Iason Machairas currently ranks No. 54 in the NCAA East Region for the men's shot put with a throw of 17.27 meters.
• Will Dibo is No. 22 in the NCAA East Region for the men's discus with a throw of 56.81 meters. In the hammer throw, Dibo ranks 30th in the region with a throw of 62.81 meters.
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.
"Looking forward to another opportunity to compete and continue to improve," head coach Kevin Robinson said. "It's looking like we should have some great weather and a chance to have some strong performances."
NOTABLES
• Gabrielle Cross is currently No. 51 in the NCAA East Region with a time of 54.12 in the 400 meters.
• In the 100-meter hurdles, Gizel Clayton is No. 47 in the NCAA East Region with a time of 13.59 and Madison Fleming is No. 59 with a time of 13.70.
• Arina Razina's season-best mark checks in at No. 30 in the NCAA East Region with a clearance of 4.05 meters in the pole vault.
• Poorna Raorane's season-best throw of 15.09 meters has her at the No. 46 spot in the NCAA East Region.
• Julia Konigshofer is No. 32 in the NCAA East Region with a 45.52-meter javelin throw.
• Adam Yakobi ran a 400-meter hurdle season-best time of 52.57. His time has him at No. 50 in the NCAA East Region.
• Liam Walsh sits at No. 30 in the NCAA East Region in the steeplechase with a personal-best time of 8:58.21.
• Sasha Salesius Schmidt has two impressive marks so far this season. In the shot put, he is No. 22 in the NCAA East Region with a throw of 18.43 meters. In the discus, his throw of 53.71 meters puts him at No. 41 in the region.
• Iason Machairas currently ranks No. 54 in the NCAA East Region for the men's shot put with a throw of 17.27 meters.
• Will Dibo is No. 22 in the NCAA East Region for the men's discus with a throw of 56.81 meters. In the hammer throw, Dibo ranks 30th in the region with a throw of 62.81 meters.
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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