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Saturday, February 12
Albuqurque, NM
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University of Utah
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Don Kirby Elite Invitational
Women of Utah Close Out Weekend in Seattle and ABQ
2/12/2022 5:28 PM | Track & Field
The Utah track & field team closed out the weekend with another successful day on the track Saturday.
SEATTLE / ALBUQUERQUE – The Utah track & field team closed out yet another successful weekend full of PRs on Saturday between its two squads at the Husky Classic and Don Kirby Elite Invitational.
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"We just keep piling up all-time marks and records," head coach Kyle Kepler noted at the conclusion of both meets. "We also had a few strong efforts that were near misses in regard to lifetime bests. I really like how our women competed, stuck their noses in races and were racing to win. The PRs are great, but building a championship mindset is what it's all about and this group is working hard at that."
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At the Dempsey Indoor Track, Rachel Whipple opened the day off for Utah in the 400m dash with a run of 58.78. Simone Plourde once again saw her name inserted into the Utah record books and posted the third-fastest time in program history with a time of 4:38.25. Sophie Ryan was just shy of a new personal best time (4:45.51) after crossing the finish line at 4:45.73. Later on in the 800m, Brooke Manson recorded a mark of 2:09.58 to close out the day in the PNW for Utah.
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Ruby Jane Mathewson picked up a new PR to kick open the day for the track squad inside the Albuquerque Convention Center, finishing with a time of 8.94 (aa) in the 60m hurdle qualifier while Bailey Kealamakia checked in with a time of 9.21 (aa). Over in the 60m dash qualifying runs, Maya LeBar ran a 7.90 (aa) followed by Taylor Watson at 8.05 (aa).
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The Utah 4x400m relay team of Lauren O'Banion, Kelise Davis, Jasie York and Josefine Eriksen wrapped up the weekend in ABQ for Utah posting the third-fastest relay time in program history at 3:43.21 (aa) to place second overall.
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UP NEXT
Utah will have a light week ahead as it sends the DMR squad to South Bend and race at the Alex Wilson Invitational next Saturday, Feb. 19, inside the Loftus Sports Center.
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For the latest news and information on the Utah cross country and track & field programs, fans can stay connected online at www.UtahUtes.com and on social media by following on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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"We just keep piling up all-time marks and records," head coach Kyle Kepler noted at the conclusion of both meets. "We also had a few strong efforts that were near misses in regard to lifetime bests. I really like how our women competed, stuck their noses in races and were racing to win. The PRs are great, but building a championship mindset is what it's all about and this group is working hard at that."
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At the Dempsey Indoor Track, Rachel Whipple opened the day off for Utah in the 400m dash with a run of 58.78. Simone Plourde once again saw her name inserted into the Utah record books and posted the third-fastest time in program history with a time of 4:38.25. Sophie Ryan was just shy of a new personal best time (4:45.51) after crossing the finish line at 4:45.73. Later on in the 800m, Brooke Manson recorded a mark of 2:09.58 to close out the day in the PNW for Utah.
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Ruby Jane Mathewson picked up a new PR to kick open the day for the track squad inside the Albuquerque Convention Center, finishing with a time of 8.94 (aa) in the 60m hurdle qualifier while Bailey Kealamakia checked in with a time of 9.21 (aa). Over in the 60m dash qualifying runs, Maya LeBar ran a 7.90 (aa) followed by Taylor Watson at 8.05 (aa).
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The Utah 4x400m relay team of Lauren O'Banion, Kelise Davis, Jasie York and Josefine Eriksen wrapped up the weekend in ABQ for Utah posting the third-fastest relay time in program history at 3:43.21 (aa) to place second overall.
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UP NEXT
Utah will have a light week ahead as it sends the DMR squad to South Bend and race at the Alex Wilson Invitational next Saturday, Feb. 19, inside the Loftus Sports Center.
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For the latest news and information on the Utah cross country and track & field programs, fans can stay connected online at www.UtahUtes.com and on social media by following on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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