Week of 4-4-2003 Results

Athlete Development
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76th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays - 4/2/2003 to 4/5/2003
Mike A. Myers Stadium
University of Texas

Women 400 Meter Hurdles Univ/Coll Preliminaries
1, Raasin McIntosh, Texas, R 57.71q. 2, Allison Beckford, Rice, R 58.60q. 3,
Naleya Downer, Texas, R 59.16q. 4, Alyssa Aiken, Texas, R 59.81q. 5, Althea
Thomas, LSU, R 59.86q. 6, Alicia Cave, Houston, R 59.97q. 7, Danielle Myricks,
Baylor, R 1:00.06q. 8, Elizabeth Bayne, Pittsburgh, R 1:00.39q. 9, Regan
Teague, Texas A&M, R 1:00.51q. 10, Racquel Campbell, Texas Southern, R
1:00.54.

Women 400 Meter Hurdles Univ/Coll Finals
1, Raasin McIntosh, Texas, 54.60M. 2, Allison Beckford, Rice, 55.18M. 3,
Naleya Downer, Texas, 56.06R. 4, Alyssa Aiken, Texas, 57.62R. 5, Elizabeth
Bayne, Pittsburgh, 58.45R. 6, Alicia Cave, Houston, 58.56R. 7, Danielle
Myricks, Baylor, 59.04R. 8, Althea Thomas, LSU, 59.15R. 9, Regan Teague, Texas
A&M, 1:00.05R.

Men 400 Meter Hurdles University Finals
1, Eric Dudley, Washington State, 49.70R. 2, Fred Sharpe, Auburn, 49.80R. 3,
Andrew Carruthers, Houston, 50.53R. 4, Jamal Collier, Southwest Texas, 51.11R.
5, Billy threets, Louisiana Tech, 51.77R. 6, Maurice Bridges, Arkansas,
52.07R. 7, Greg Flint, BYU, 52.35R. 8, David Lloyd, New Mexico, 54.14. 9, Seth
Billy, Baylor, 55.00.

Women 100 Meter Hurdles Univ/Coll Finals
(w: 2.0) 1, Lolo Jones, LSU, 12.90M. 2, Nichole Denby, Texas, 13.09R. 3,
RaNysha LeBlanc, LSU, 13.20R. 4, Angela Whyte, Idaho, 13.30R. 5, Ellannee
Richardson, Washington State, 13.52R. 6, Brittany Littlejohn, Northwestern
St., 13.72R. 7, Sharianne Lawson, Miami, 13.94R. --, Ashlee Williams, Texas,
FS. --, Kasia Williams, Barton County, DNF.

Women 100 Meter Dash Univ/Coll Finals
(w: 3.1) 1, Muna Lee, LSU, 10.97. 2, Monique Tubbs, Jacksonville, 11.13. 3,
Fana Ashby, Kansas City CC, 11.22. 4, Lauryn Williams, Miami, 11.23. 5,
Daniele Browning, Auburn, 11.30. 6, LaShauntea Moore, Barton County, 11.39. 7,
LaVerne Jones, Oklahoma, 11.42. 8, LaJuana Lovett, Southwest Texas, 11.43. 9,
Lakadron Ivery, Baylor, 11.51.

Men 100 Meter Dash College Finals
(w: 2.5) 1, Steven Mullings, Barton County, 10.14. 2, Tyree Gailes, Garden
City CC, 10.17. 3, Olan Coleman, Tarleton State, 10.20. 4, Christie VanWyk,
ACU, 10.27. 5, Erick Wilson, Barton County, 10.30. 6, Ryan Shields, Wayland
Baptist, 10.42. 7, Mark Foster, Barton County, 10.54. 8, Tyrone Edgar, Kansas
City CC, 11.76.

Men 100 Meter Dash University Finals
(w: 3.0) 1, Marquis Davis, Miss. State, 10.10. 2, Bennie Chatman, Washington
State, 10.19. 3, Nick Johnson, Texas, 10.20. 4, DaBryan Blanton, Oklahoma,
10.24. 5, Ernest Simms, Kentucky, 10.29. 6, Robert Foster, Houston, 10.32. 7,
Ahmad Carroll, Arkansas, 10.43. 8, Curtis Johnson, UTSA, 10.47.

Women 100 Meter Hurdles Invitational
(w: 2.2) 1, Joyce Bates, Unat, 13.12. 2, Dionne Rose-Henley, Unat, 13.14. 3,
Chitua Ohaeri, Unat, 13.41. 4, Lindsey Johnson, Stanford, 13.56. 5, Zamyal
Jackson, LSU, 13.59. 6, Tiffany Robinson, LSU, 13.60. 7, Dominique Darden,
Miami, 13.74. 8, Tiffany Davis, Oklahoma, 13.77.
Men 110 Meter Hurdles Invitational
(w: 2.4) 1, Bashir Ramzy, Unat, 13.72. 2, Eddie Jackson, Arkansas, 13.85. 3,
Greg Hines, Unat, 13.87. 4, Eric Mitchum, Oregon, 13.98. 5, Lewis Edmonson,
UNA-Prairie, 14.05. 6, Franz Petzold, Oral Roberts, 14.20. 7, Andrew
Carruthers, Houston, 14.26. 8, Nenad Loncar, Nebraska, 14.28. 9, Tavis Harvey,
Texas, 14.33.
Women 100 Meter Dash Invitational
(w: 1.6) 1, Mary Onyali, Unat, 11.21S. 2, Sedona Thornton, U S A, 11.50R. 3,
Zenobia Reed, Texas, 11.58R. 4, Rukaiya Holland, UT-Arlington, 11.62R. 5,
Aisha Morgan, Houston, 11.74R. 6, LaToya Phelps, Texas, 11.85. 7, Precious
Madison, Unat, 11.95. 8, Donesha Spivey, Barton County, 11.96.
Men 100 Meter Dash Invitational
(w: 2.8) 1, Kim Collins, Unat, 9.92. 2, Pierre Browne, Miss. State, 10.09. 3,
Tre Gardner, Texas, 10.27. 4, Kendrick Triggs, Ole Miss, 10.38. 5, Fred Day,
Houston, 10.39. 6, Prentice Stovall, Purdue, 10.49. 7, Jacques Reeves, Purdue,
10.52. 8, Roland Moore, Louisiana Tech, 10.68. --, Lindel Frater, TCU, FS.

Women 4x100 Meter Relay Invitational
1, U S A Red 43.29. 2, U S A Blue 44.18. 3, U S A White 44.33. 4, Jacksonville
45.18. 5, Stanford 46.22. 6, North Texas 47.19.
Men 4x100 Meter Relay Invitational
1, U S A Blue 38.75R. 2, HSI 38.89R. 3, TCU Exes 39.02R. 4, Texas 39.08R. 5, U
S A Red 39.25R. 6, Santa Monica Track Club 40.00R. --, Al Track Club DNF. --,
US Army DNF.

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Clemson, SC - Saturday 04/05/03

Men’s 100 Meter Dash

                   Finals - Results  - Saturday 04/05/03

PLACE ATHLETE NAME SCHOOL TIME HT PTS
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1 Griffin, Larry Clemson University 10.48 0.4 1 10
2 Wiggins, Ernest Appalachian State Univ. 10.60 0.4 1 8
3 Green, Jason Appalachian State Univ. 10.69 0.2 2 6
4 Morlu, Abe Charlotte 10.78 0.4 1 4
5 McCallum, Ben Charlotte 10.80 0.2 2 2
6 Kaczmarczyk, Daniel Iowa State University 10.83 0.4 1 1
7 Ibeh, Robert Clemson University 10.93 0.2 2
8 Ifill, Grafton Clemson University 11.03 0.4 1

Men’s 200 Meter Dash

                   Finals - Results  - Saturday 04/05/03

PLACE ATHLETE NAME SCHOOL TIME HT PTS
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1 Benjamin, BJ East Carolina University 21.07 0.2 1 10
2 Green, Jason Appalachian State Univ. 21.33 0.2 1 8
3 Wiggins, Ernest Appalachian State Univ. 21.38 0.2 1 6
4 Griffin, Larry Clemson University 21.78 0.4 2 4
5 Ibeh, Robert Clemson University 21.80 0.4 2 2
6 Currie, Airese Clemson University 21.81 0.4 2 1
7 Morlu, Abe Charlotte 21.87 0.2 1
8 Ifill, Grafton Clemson University 21.92 0.2 1
8 Kitchens, George Clemson University 21.92 0.4 2
10 McCallum, Ben Charlotte 21.99 0.2 1

Men’s 400 Meter Dash

                   Finals - Results  - Saturday 04/05/03

 PLACE ATHLETE NAME                 SCHOOL                    TIME  HT PTS
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     1 Spain, Otto                  Clemson University        46.17  1 10
     2 Richmond, Dominick           East Carolina University  46.90  1  8
     3 Evans, Adam                  Charlotte                 47.10  1  6
     4 Bacon, James                 Charlotte                 48.09  2  4
     5 Richards, Ronald             Clemson University        48.10  2  2
     6 Torrey, Jerod                Iowa State University     48.23  1  1
     7 Hilliam, Mike                East Carolina University  48.52  1
     8 Copes, Garrick               Clemson University        48.67  2
     9 Hill, Rick                   Clemson University        48.74  1
    10 Gillespie, Will              Appalachian State Univ.   49.61  1
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NCCU/Duke Invitational - 4/4/2003 to 4/5/2003
NC Central University, Durham, NC

Women 100 Meter Dash Seeded Finals:
(w: 3.6) 1. Felicia Fant, NC State, 11.56; 2. Allison Culley, Syracuse, 11.56;
3. Kiamesha Otey, Virginia, 11.75; 4. Akeisha Flegler, Campbell, 11.77; 5.
Melissa Woltaman, Minnnesota, 11.88; 6. Anissa Gainey, North Caroli, 11.89; 7.
Ebony Jack, Northeastern, 12.03; 8. Phykesha Blackmon, NC A&T, 12.06.
Women 200 Meter Dash Seeded:

  1. Allison Culley, Syracuse, 23.66, w:1.0; 2. Sonja Collins, Una-Elite At,
    23.79, w:1.0; 3. Jordine Kimbrel, Northeastern, 24.52, w:0.5; 4. Akeisha
    Flegler, Campbell, 24.52, w:1.0; 5. Phykesha Blackmon, NC A&T, 24.69, w:0.5;
  2. Juliet Brown, Una- ST Aug, 24.69, w:1.0; 7. NamTasha Joyner, George Mason,
    24.83, w:1.0; 8. Crystal Williams, NC A&T, 24.95, w:0.5; 9. Keisha Esprit, SC
    State, 24.96, w:0.5; 10. Kameese Wright, North Caroli, 24.97, w:0.5;

Men 100 Meter Dash Seeded Finals:
(w: 3.9) 1. Scott Kimball, Virginia, 10.62; 2. TJ Giwa, NC State, 10.62; 3.
Detric Branch, NC Central, 10.65; 4. Brian Hope, NC Central, 10.73; 5. Eddie
Montegomery, St Augustine, 10.76; 6. Palmer Shanton, Unattached, 11.00.
Men 200 Meter Dash Seeded:

  1. Wilan Louis, St Augustine, 21.07, w:1.1; 2. Byron Campbell, Una-Nc Elite,
    21.14, w:1.1; 3. Jamar Glenn, SC State, 21.16, w:1.1; 4. jason smoots, NC
    Central, 21.19, w:0.4; 5. Bershawn Jackson, Una- ST Aug, 21.29, w:1.1; 6.
    Gerald Wright, Una-Elite At, 21.39, w:0.2; 7. Detric Branch, NC Central,
    21.45, w:0.2; 8. Scott Kimball, Virginia, 21.46, w:0.4; 9. Brian Hope, NC
    Central, 21.47, w:0.4; 10. TJ Giwa, NC State, 21.64, w:0.4; 11. Roland
    Whiting, unattached, 21.66, w:0.2; 12. Joe Styles, Unattached, 21.66, w:1.1;
  2. Desmond Robinson, Una-Twister, 21.75, w:0.4; 14. Derrick High, NC State,
    21.79, w:0.2; 15. Marcus O’Neal, Unattached, 21.86, w:1.1; 16. Nick Carras,
    Saint Joseph, 21.88, w:1.1; 17. Nelson English, Albany, 21.90, w:0.4; 18.
    Addis Huyler, una-BAHAMAS, 21.90, w:0.2; 19. Peter Diamond, Mary Washing,
    21.92, w:0.4; 20. Michael Simms, NC Central, 21.93, w:0.4;
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Does anyone know who ran on those USA teams in the 4x100 on the Mens’ side in Texas?

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4/1/03

Greene and Montgomery to compete at 76th Texas Relays

Maurice Greene
AUSTIN, Texas – Olympic gold medalists Maurice Greene, Tim Montgomery, Jon Drummond, Inger Miller and Chryste Gaines headline the list of world-class athletes scheduled to compete at the 2003 Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays, which begin Wednesday, April 2, at Mike A. Myers Stadium.

The four-day event also features some of the nation’s finest amateur athletes, including several NCAA champions and national high school record holders. Nearly 5,000 total athletes will compete in 125 events at this year’s Relays.

Greene will be making his eighth Texas Relays appearance. The 2000 Olympic gold medalist in the 4x100-meter relay and 100 meters, Greene will join his California-based HSI training partners Drummond, Kaaron Conwright and Ato Boldon to run the Invitational 4x100-Meter Relay on Saturday. The former world-record holder in the 100 meters (9.79), Greene was tabbed the 1995 Texas Relays Most Outstanding Male Performer when, as a relatively unknown 20-year-old, he won the Invitational 100 with a wind-aided 9.88 to upset Carl Lewis.

Also competing in the relay is Montgomery, the man who broke Greene’s world record in the 100 meters last year in 9.78. This will be Montgomery’s third Texas Relays appearance following his visits while at Blinn Junior College in 1993 and 1994.

The men’s 4x100-meter relay pool also includes Mickey Grimes, Marcus Brunson and J.J. Johnson. Johnson made a name for himself at last year’s Texas Relays when he edged Greene at the tape to give his team the win in the 4x100-meter relay.

On the women’s side, both Miller and Gaines will make return appearances at Relays when they run in the Invitational 4x100-Meter Relay on Saturday. Miller, who has battled injury the last two seasons, is widely regarded as one of the world’s top sprinters. She has won four gold medals in international competition, including the 1996 Olympic gold as the third leg on USA’s 4x100-meter relay. One of Miller’s teammates on the winning relay in Atlanta, Gaines is a native Texan who won a pair of Relays titles as a prepster at Dallas South Oak Cliff in 1987 and 1988. Gaines has earned six medals on the international scene, including three golds as part of USA’s 4x100-meter relay at the World Championships (1995, 1997, 2001).

Angela Williams will make her first Texas Relays appearance after spending four seasons at USC. Williams won an unprecedented fourth NCAA 100-meter championship in 2002 after a highly-successful 2001 season when she won the 60-meter silver medal at the World Indoor Championships, was runner-up at USA Indoors and was third in the 100 meters at USA Outdoors.

Other individuals in the 4x100-meter relay pool for the women include 2000 Olympian Torri Edwards, Kelli White and SaDonna Thornton.

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SEC Quad Meet - 4/5/2003
Florida,Tennessee,South Carolina,Vanderbilt
University of South Carolina
Results

Women 100 Meter Dash

Name                    Year School                  Finals  Wind Points

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1 Bailey, Aleen Usc 11.42 0.8 9
2 Whipple, Erica Usc 11.54 0.8 7
3 Robinson, Amber Florida 11.71 0.8 6
4 Joyce, Alexis Usc 11.92 0.8 5
5 Andrews, Andrea Vanderbilt 12.71 0.8 4
6 Brewer, Katrina Vanderbilt 12.96 0.8 3
7 Liggins, Caressa Vanderbilt 13.05 0.8 2

Women 200 Meter Dash

Name                    Year School                  Finals  Wind H# Points

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1 Bailey, Aleen Usc 23.23 +0.0 1 9
2 Whipple, Erica Usc 23.34 +0.0 1 7
3 Robinson, Amber Florida 24.01 +0.0 1 6
4 Trotter, De’Haisha Tennessee 24.20 +0.0 1 5
5 Carpenter, Khalilah Usc 24.29 0.1 2 4
6 Joyce, Alexis Usc 24.32 +0.0 1 3
7 Mullins-Hall, Amanda Vanderbilt 25.06 0.1 2 2
8 Gorham, Antoinette Tennessee 25.93 0.1 2 1
9 Andrews, Andrea Vanderbilt 26.26 0.1 2
10 Hahn, Josie Vanderbilt 26.43 +0.0 1
11 Liggins, Caressa Vanderbilt 26.74 0.1 2
12 Adams, Shawnette Vanderbilt 27.44 +0.0 1
13 Ewing, Kyshia Vanderbilt 27.62 0.1 2

Women 400 Meter Dash

Name                    Year School                  Finals  Points

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1 Barber, Miki Usc 52.92 9
2 Williams, Novlene Florida 53.47 7
3 Trotter, De’Haisha Tennessee 54.20 6
4 Hickman, Amber Florida 57.00 5
5 Carpenter, Khalilah Usc 57.35 4
6 Gorham, Antoinette Tennessee 57.70 3

Women 100 Meter Hurdles

Name                    Year School                  Finals  Wind Points

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1 Demus, Lashinda Usc 13.35 -0.6 9
2 Bliss, Andrea Florida 13.46 -0.6 7
3 Wilks, Antoinette Usc 13.85 -0.6 6
4 Stoddart, Shevon Usc 14.07 -0.6 5
5 Mullins-Hall, Amanda Vanderbilt 14.13 -0.6 4
6 Hahn, Josie Vanderbilt 14.93 -0.6 3
7 Ewing, Kyshia Vanderbilt 16.66 -0.6 2

Women 400 Meter Hurdles

Name                    Year School                  Finals  Points

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1 Demus, Lashinda Usc 56.33 9

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SEC Quad Meet - 4/5/2003
Florida,Tennessee,South Carolina,Vanderbilt
University of South Carolina
Results

Men 100 Meter Dash

Name                    Year School                  Finals  Wind H# Points

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1 Lambert, Sean Tennessee 10.30 -2.2 1 7
2 Wade, Jonathan Tennessee 10.39 -2.2 1 5
3 Barrino, Duane Usc 10.44 -2.2 1 4
4 Singletary, Shamus Usc 10.45 -2.2 1 3
5 Durant, Adrian Usc 10.53 -2.2 1 2
6 Jasmine, Ahmad Florida 10.55 -2.2 1 1
7 Jackson, Martin Usc 10.71 -2.2 1
8 Loyd, Mike Florida 10.86 -0.1 2
9 Lewis, Thomas Usc 11.03 -0.1 2
10 Carswell, Chris Florida 11.12 -0.1 2
11 Jackamonis, Jason Usc 11.23 -0.1 2
12 Thompson, Matt Florida 11.34 -0.1 2

Men 200 Meter Dash

Name                    Year School                  Finals  Wind H# Points

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1 Kikaya, Gary Tennessee 20.73 -0.1 1 7
2 Wade, Jonathan Tennessee 20.94 -0.1 1 5
3 Durant, Adrian Usc 21.08 0.8 2 4
4 Farmer, Kyle Florida 21.24 -0.1 1 3
5 Jackson, Martin Usc 21.37 -0.1 1 2
6 Singletary, Shamus Usc 21.42 -0.1 1 1
7 Clarke, Sekou Florida 21.67 0.8 2
8 Luster, Aaron Usc 21.90 0.8 2
9 Loyd, Mike Florida 22.40 0.8 2
– Lewis, Thomas Usc DQ 0.8 2

Men 400 Meter Dash

Name                    Year School                  Finals  Points

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1 Kikaya, Gary Tennessee 45.94 7
2 Harris, Otis Usc 46.02 5
3 Harris, Rickey Florida 46.58 4
4 Bell, Dwayne Tennessee 47.48 3
5 Luster, Aaron Usc 48.78 2

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Monday, April 7, 2003
Women’s sprinting records falling at record pace

Sanya Richards has been a big part of the Longhorns relay (Texas sports photo)
It’s not a question of if they will be broken, but when they will be broken. The women’s sprinting events and relays have seen many collegiate records fall so far during the 2003 season. Muna Lee of LSU seems poised to break the short sprinting records after already claiming the 200 indoors. Also the anchor on the 4x100 meter relay, Lee helped the lady Tigers take down the low-altitude collegiate record by clocking 42.63 at the historic Texas Relays this past weekend.
Not to be outdone are the ladies from Texas and South Carolina. The two teams will battle once again in the 4x400 meter relays after the Longhorns edged the Gamecocks indoors while also taking the top two times in collegiate history. Raasin McIntosh of Texas made her mark in the 400 hurdles while winning in a fast 54.60 which nearly broke the all-time record as well. Sanya Richards of Texas is on pace to be a part of collegiate history as the open 400 record is well within her reach. There are several other athletes who are able to make their mark in the history books as it’s only a matter of time before it’s done.

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The Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays saw more hot action on the final day of events as the LSU women got things started in the 4x100 and 4x200 meter relays.

The quartet of Stephanie Durst, Monique Hall, Lolo Jones and Muna Lee broke the low-altitude collegiate record by clocking 42.63 in the 4x100 relay. Earlier in the day, Lolo Jones ran 12.90 (+2.0w) to win the 100 meter hurdles which also tied the meet record in the event. Nichole Denby of Texas finished second in 13.09.

If setting records wasn’t enough for LSU, they clearly weren’t done. The lady Tigers’ team of Nadia Davy, Monique Hall, Stephanie Durst and Muna Lee then set another collegiate record in the 4x200 meter relay by running 1:30.07. Although the event is not contested at the national championships, Texas also ran fast while coming in second with their 1:30.67 clocking. Raasin McIntosh of Texas made her mark in the 400 hurdles while winning in a fast 54.60.

Muna Lee wasn’t finished either as she cracked 11 seconds in the 100 meter University final. With a tailwind reading of +3.1, Lee ran 10.97 to take the event. Monique Tubbs of Jacksonville was second with her time of 11.13.

The Texas men had the fastest time of the day in the 4x100 meter relay as the Longhorns clocked 39.08 in the Invitational heat. Senior Tre Gardner popped off and then let the rest of the running go to three freshmen, as Aaron Collins, Ashton Collins and then Brendan Christian brought home the stick clean.

The Texas women now hold the school, meet and stadium record with a time of 3:26.96 in the 4x400 meter relay. “I thought if I past her on the back stretch I would have enough of a lead for Sanya (Richards) to win,” said Raasin McIntosh. “We were missing a big leg (Moushaumi Robinson) so we had to be ready for anything.”

Raasin McIntosh won the 400 hurdles in a fast 54.60 (Texas sports photo)
Pierre Browne of Mississippi State impressed many in the 100 meter Invitational while taking second behind former TCU standout Kim Collins who ran 9.92. Although the wind reading was +2.8, Browne managed to run 10.09 while Tre Gardner of Texas was next in 10.27. In the University section, Marquis Davis of Mississippi State ran 10.10 to win behind a strong tailwind as the reading was +3.0.

Tiffany McWilliams of Mississippi State won the 1500 meter Invitational as she came through the line in 4:19.47. Corine van Beek of UTEP was second in 4:20.76. On the men’s side, Said Ahmed of Arkansas won the 1500 meters with his time of 3:46.00.

Antwon Hicks of Mississippi put his name in the mix as one of the heavy favorites for the 110 meter hurdle title as he ran 13.46 (+2.3w) to win the event. The men’s high jump saw Nebraska senior Shaun Kologinczak take the event with his 7-3 clearance.

Bobby Most of Texas Tech held of defending indoor champion Brad Walker of Washington on less misses in the pole vault as they both cleared 18-00.50. “This is one of the meets I’ve been looking forward to all year,” said Most. “I had a lot of family and hometown support, so there was some pressure to succeed. It was my first meet of the outdoor season because I was coming off a groin injury from indoor nationals. We had perfect conditions today and the best competition in the nation was here.”

Action kicked off in the multi-events on Wednesday as Maurice Smith of Auburn and Santiago Lorenzo of Oregon both met the NCAA automatic standard in the decathlon. Smith, the NJCAA record holder in the decathlon before enrolling into Auburn, scored 7925 points to edge Lorenzo who tallied up 7911. It was a windy two-day afternoon which saw readings up to +5.0 in the 100 meter dash.

“I came into the meet with the attitude that I wanted to qualify for nationals," Smith said. "My coach told me to just go in relaxed and try not to push myself too hard this early in the season. The events just started coming to me and I PR’ed in several events because I was so relaxed.” Tamara McGill of Pittsburgh took home the heptathlon with her score of 5291.

It was domination in the men’s hammer throw by two SMU freshmen as Jerome Bortoluzzi and Sasha Lutsenko took the top two spots. Bortoluzzi’s toss of 218-08 was almost a foot further than Lutsenko’s at 217-11. “66.66 meters is my personal best so it is a good start for the season," Bortoluzzi said. “I wanted to have more fire today but I had good technique and got off to a good start.” Adam Judge of Indiana took third with his mark of 217-05.

The women’s hammer throw saw Laura Gerraughty of North Carolina throw a personal best of 204-02. “I’m very pleased because I had a personal best today,” said Gerraughty. “I was really tired because I am in a heavy training cycle. After I fouled the first throw, I didn’t think I could do another throw because I was so tired. The weather was perfect and it couldn’t get any better.”

Westly Keating of UTPA won the men’s 5000 meters (Alex Moore)
Becky Breisch of Nebraska had a big mark in the discus with her throw of 192-07. “I got off to a slow start, but I went back to my form and trusted what I’ve been practicing over the years,” said Breisch. “It was unbelievable to tie the meet record. I didn’t expect it in the second meet of the year and I am very excited about it.”

Defending high jump indoor champion Nevena Lendel of SMU opened her outdoor season with a clearance of 6-0. “It feels great to come to an event like the Texas Relays and win the high jump,” said Lendel. “I knew on my last jump that if I cleared it, I would win. I was a little nervous, but I just missed on the jump before and knew I could make it.”

Another defending champion, Brain Johnson of Southern, won the long jump with his leap of 26-05.00. However, Johnson, who also qualified for the 100 meter final, injured his ankle on his third attempt.

“On Brian’s third attempt his foot hit the board and he slid and twisted his ankle,” said coach Johnny Thomas. “We are unsure at this point what the extent of his injury is because there is a lot of swelling and puffiness, but we are going to take him to the hospital and get his ankle X-rayed.”

The collegiate record holder in the discus, Gabor Mate of Auburn, opened up his season with a win whilethrowing 198-06. “I am happy I won but not satisfied,” said Mate.

“I am never happy with anything but winning, but today, I was throwing bad, just terrible. I didn’t have a chance to practice much before this meet because of injuries. I am stronger than ever, but I wasn’t able to translate it into the implement.” Mate also held off SMU teammates Hannes Hopley (198-02) and Michael Robertson (195-11) who performed well.

Bill Neumann of Iowa claimed the javelin title as the Hawkeye threw 235-01 to win. Thanks to Texassports.com for all winners’ quotes.

SEC Quad
South Carolina was host to an SEC Quad for men and women. Tennessee scored the most points on the men’s side with 155, followed by South Carolina (154) and Florida (81). Highlight’s included Gary Kikaya of Tennessee taking both the 200 (20.73) and 400 (45.94) meter titles. Otukile Lekote of South Carolina won the 800 meters with his clocking of 1:47.54. Teammate Ken Ferguson won both the 110 meter hurdles (13.82) and 400 meter hurdles (50.63). Another Gamecock, Tony Allmond, came away with the long jump as he leaped 25-06.

Florida scored the most points on the women’s side with 228, followed by South Carolina (218.50), Tennessee (102) and Vanderbilt (83.50). Highlight’s included Aleen Bailey of South Carolina taking the 100 (11.42) and 200 (23.23) meter titles. Teammate Lashinda Demus won the 400 meter hurdles with her time of 56.33 and the 100 meter hurdles in 13.35. Antoinette Wiks of South Carolina won the long jump with her leap of 21-03.50. Jukina Dickerson of Florida claimed the hammer with her toss of 204-04.

Yellow Jacket Invitational
Georgia Tech played host to the Yellow Jacket Invitational which saw plenty of impressive marks. Highlight’s included Chaunte Howard of Georgia Tech winning the high jump by clearing 6-02.00. Kim Jones of Florida State won the 100 meter hurdles with her time of 13.23. Her teammate, Laura Gerber, continued her success in the 800 meters as she ran 2:04.40 to take the victory.

Men’s highlight’s saw Maarten van den Heuvel of Florida State take the 1500 meters while running 3:45.85. Michael Altieri of Wake Forest was second in 3:45.92. The 400 meters went to hometown favorite Bryan Swarn of Georgia Tech who finished in 46.69. Nick Stanko of Michigan won the 5000 meters with his time of 14:32.73

Ohio State Relays
For the second-straight week OSU thrower Dan Taylor established an Ohio State record with a 205-7 in the hammer to best his 204-10 effort last week at the Arizona State Invitational. Taylor coupled that performance with another OSU record mark in the discus with a 187-4, besting his 182-0 standard set last season.