Friday, April 22
Columbia, S.C.
Rutgers
at
UofSC Open
Track and Field Sets Three School Records
Apr 24 | Track & Field
Hill, Timberg and Molina set marks in distance, pole vault and hammer, respectively
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. and COLUMBIA, S.C. ā Billy Hill, Chloe Timberg and Jessica Molina each set a school record over the weekend, highlighting several outstanding performances for Rutgers track and field at the Virginia Challenge and UofSC Open.
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"Great to see another three records broken," said Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Bobby Farrell. "We also had several athletes rise up the all-time top-10 lists. We have a lot of work ahead of us as we prepare for the Big Ten Championships in three weeks but this week should be a fun one as we return to Penn Relays after a three year hiatus due to Covid."
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Hill got the record setting weekend started, breaking his previously held record in the 1,500-meter on Friday at the Virginia Challenge on the campus of the University of Viriginia. He ran 3:42.57, shaving two seconds off the time he set the week prior at the Larry Ellis Invitational in Princeton.
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Timberg shattered her previously held school record, clearing a height of 4.53m (14' 10.25") at the UofSC Open Saturday. She originally set the mark in the season opener at the Black and Gold Invitational. Molina recorded a throw of 57.61m (189') in the hammer, breaking a school record that was set nearly 23 years ago in 1999.
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On the women's side, Shelby Whetstone gave the Scarlet Knights an event win in the 800-meter, running 2:10.85. Mackenzie Presume followed in third with a time of 2:12.82. Michelle Coyotl-Varela posted a second-place time in the 3,000-meter, running 10:12.50. The other top-five finishes on the track came from the 4x100 and 4x400 relay teams. The group of Charlee Crawford, Shelby Whetstone,
Shanelle Colmon and Reanda Richards finished fourth in the 4x400 with a time of 3:44.07. They also placed fifth in the 4x100 in 45.47.
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In the field events, the women picked up two more top-five finishes in addition to the pole vault and hammer throw performances. Claudine Smith took second in the triple jump with a leap of 12.23m (40' 1.5"), while Alivia Ash was third in the high jump with a height of 1.65m (5' 5") and Kristina Tossas placed fifth in the long jump with a mark of 5.67m (18' 7.25").
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The men's team was guided by eight top-five performances at the UofSC Open. A'nan Bridgett led a trio in the long jump as he finished second with a leap of 7.71m (25' 3.5"), followed by Sincere Robinson in third with a jump of 7.58m (24' 10.5") and Jabari Higgs-Salaam in fifth in 7.33m (24' 0.75"). Bridgett also ran the 100-meter, clocking a time of 10.36. Steven Coponi took third in the javelin with a throw of 60.76m (199' 4") to round out the field events.
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Christopher Hill took third in the 800-meter, running a time of 1:53.63, while Patrick Walsh finished fifth in the 1,500-meter with a time of 3:55.92. Nadale Buntin, Aaron Black, Micah Wood and Taj Burgess joined to run the 4x400 relay, placing fifth with a time of 3:15.82.
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Rutgers will gear up for the Penn Relays beginning on Thursday, April 28 through Saturday, April 30.
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Men's Individual Results
1,500M ā Virginia Challenge
5. Billy HillĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 3:42.57 ā SCHOOL RECORD
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UofSC Open
100M
5. A'nan BridgettĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 10.36
9. Louis AkpadagoĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 10.45
16. Nadale BuntinĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 10.58
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200M
8. Nadale BuntinĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 21.23
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400M Hurdles
6. Micah WoodĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 52.61
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800M
3. Christopher HillĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 1:53.63
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1500M
5. Patrick WalshĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 3:55.92
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4x400M
5. Nadale Buntin, Aaron Black,
Micah Wood, Taj BurgessĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 3:15.82
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Javelin
3. Steven CoponiĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 60.76m (199' 4")
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Long Jump
2. A'nan BridgettĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 7.71m (25' 3.5")
3. Sincere RobinsonĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 7.58m (24' 10.5")
5. Jabari Higgs-SalaamĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 7.33m (24' 0.75")
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Discus Throw
8. Kamron KobolakĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 47.65m (156' 4")
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Women's Individual Results
800M
1. Shelby WhetstoneĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 2:10.85
3. Mackenzie PrezumeĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 2:12.82
100M
9. Sydney HawkinsĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 11.58
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1500M
7. Brooke RiedyĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 4:38.31
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3000M
2. Michelle Coyotl-VarelaĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 10:12.50
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4x100M
5. Sydney Hawkins, Shanelle Colmon,
Ajae Alvarez-Tyler, Dennisha PageĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 45.47
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4x400M
4. Charlee Crawford, Shelby Whetstone,
Shanelle Colmon, Reanda RichardsĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 3:44.07
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Triple Jump
2. Claudine SmithĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 12.23m (40' 1.5")
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Pole Vault
3. Chloe TimbergĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 4.53m (14' 10.25") ā SCHOOL RECORD
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High Jump
3. Alivia AshĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 1.65m (5' 5")
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Hammer Throw
4. Jessica MolinaĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 57.61m (189') ā SCHOOL RECORD
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Long Jump
5. Kristina TossasĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 5.67m (18' 7.25")
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"Great to see another three records broken," said Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Bobby Farrell. "We also had several athletes rise up the all-time top-10 lists. We have a lot of work ahead of us as we prepare for the Big Ten Championships in three weeks but this week should be a fun one as we return to Penn Relays after a three year hiatus due to Covid."
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| SCHOOL RECORDS |
Hill got the record setting weekend started, breaking his previously held record in the 1,500-meter on Friday at the Virginia Challenge on the campus of the University of Viriginia. He ran 3:42.57, shaving two seconds off the time he set the week prior at the Larry Ellis Invitational in Princeton.
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Timberg shattered her previously held school record, clearing a height of 4.53m (14' 10.25") at the UofSC Open Saturday. She originally set the mark in the season opener at the Black and Gold Invitational. Molina recorded a throw of 57.61m (189') in the hammer, breaking a school record that was set nearly 23 years ago in 1999.
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| TOP-FIVE FINISHES |
On the women's side, Shelby Whetstone gave the Scarlet Knights an event win in the 800-meter, running 2:10.85. Mackenzie Presume followed in third with a time of 2:12.82. Michelle Coyotl-Varela posted a second-place time in the 3,000-meter, running 10:12.50. The other top-five finishes on the track came from the 4x100 and 4x400 relay teams. The group of Charlee Crawford, Shelby Whetstone,
Shanelle Colmon and Reanda Richards finished fourth in the 4x400 with a time of 3:44.07. They also placed fifth in the 4x100 in 45.47.
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In the field events, the women picked up two more top-five finishes in addition to the pole vault and hammer throw performances. Claudine Smith took second in the triple jump with a leap of 12.23m (40' 1.5"), while Alivia Ash was third in the high jump with a height of 1.65m (5' 5") and Kristina Tossas placed fifth in the long jump with a mark of 5.67m (18' 7.25").
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The men's team was guided by eight top-five performances at the UofSC Open. A'nan Bridgett led a trio in the long jump as he finished second with a leap of 7.71m (25' 3.5"), followed by Sincere Robinson in third with a jump of 7.58m (24' 10.5") and Jabari Higgs-Salaam in fifth in 7.33m (24' 0.75"). Bridgett also ran the 100-meter, clocking a time of 10.36. Steven Coponi took third in the javelin with a throw of 60.76m (199' 4") to round out the field events.
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Christopher Hill took third in the 800-meter, running a time of 1:53.63, while Patrick Walsh finished fifth in the 1,500-meter with a time of 3:55.92. Nadale Buntin, Aaron Black, Micah Wood and Taj Burgess joined to run the 4x400 relay, placing fifth with a time of 3:15.82.
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| NEXT UP |
Rutgers will gear up for the Penn Relays beginning on Thursday, April 28 through Saturday, April 30.
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Men's Individual Results
1,500M ā Virginia Challenge
5. Billy HillĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 3:42.57 ā SCHOOL RECORD
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UofSC Open
100M
5. A'nan BridgettĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 10.36
9. Louis AkpadagoĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 10.45
16. Nadale BuntinĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 10.58
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200M
8. Nadale BuntinĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 21.23
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400M Hurdles
6. Micah WoodĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 52.61
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800M
3. Christopher HillĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 1:53.63
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1500M
5. Patrick WalshĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 3:55.92
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4x400M
5. Nadale Buntin, Aaron Black,
Micah Wood, Taj BurgessĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 3:15.82
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Javelin
3. Steven CoponiĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 60.76m (199' 4")
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Long Jump
2. A'nan BridgettĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 7.71m (25' 3.5")
3. Sincere RobinsonĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 7.58m (24' 10.5")
5. Jabari Higgs-SalaamĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 7.33m (24' 0.75")
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Discus Throw
8. Kamron KobolakĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 47.65m (156' 4")
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Women's Individual Results
800M
1. Shelby WhetstoneĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 2:10.85
3. Mackenzie PrezumeĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 2:12.82
100M
9. Sydney HawkinsĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 11.58
Ā
1500M
7. Brooke RiedyĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 4:38.31
Ā
3000M
2. Michelle Coyotl-VarelaĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 10:12.50
Ā
4x100M
5. Sydney Hawkins, Shanelle Colmon,
Ajae Alvarez-Tyler, Dennisha PageĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 45.47
Ā
4x400M
4. Charlee Crawford, Shelby Whetstone,
Shanelle Colmon, Reanda RichardsĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 3:44.07
Ā
Triple Jump
2. Claudine SmithĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 12.23m (40' 1.5")
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Pole Vault
3. Chloe TimbergĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 4.53m (14' 10.25") ā SCHOOL RECORD
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High Jump
3. Alivia AshĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 1.65m (5' 5")
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Hammer Throw
4. Jessica MolinaĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 57.61m (189') ā SCHOOL RECORD
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Long Jump
5. Kristina TossasĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 5.67m (18' 7.25")
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