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Track & Field Wraps Up Day at Weber State Open
4/8/2022 6:38 PM | Track & Field
The Utah track & field team sent a small continent to compete at the Weber State Open on Friday.
OGDEN, Utah – Another solid meet to open the weekend of festivities for Utah, capturing a couple event wins to go along with new PRs at the Weber State Open on Friday afternoon.
The 100m hurdles crew kicked things off on a beautiful Friday afternoon with Ruby Jane Mathewson taking second in her section and second overall with a run of 14.28 (aa) followed by Bailey Kealamakia's PR time of 14.75 (aa). Rachel Whipple ran in her first 100m hurdles collegiately and posted a time of 14.76 (aa).
Utah's 4x100 crew of Lauren O'Banion, Maya LeBar, Megan Rose and Kelise Davis came out all business and won the 4x100m relay by nearly a second at 46.77 (aa).
Over in the 1500m run, Lauren Peterson crushed her previous best mark with a second-place finish at 4:26.31 (aa) while Ellie Lundgreen came in at 4:42.04 running in her first 1500m race. Maddie Reed also ran a new personal best time, crossing the finish line at 4:46.41 (aa) while Natalie Platil came in at 4:51.89 (aa).
Back to the sprints, Oneillia Fuller was the first six-consecutive Utes to cross the finish line from second to seventh in the 400m dash. Fuller took second overall in the race with a time of 55.94 (aa) followed by Lauren O'Banion at 56.28 (aa), Brooklyn James at 56.62 (aa), Jasie York at 56.75 (aa), Davis at 57.08 (aa) and Makenna McCloy at 57.70 (aa). Meanwhile, freshman Chloe Shewell posted a mark of 1:00.07 in the 400m dash as an unattached runner.
LeBar closed out the meet for Utah with a victory in the 100m dash behind a PR time of 12.05 (aa) while Taylor Watson was fifth overall at 12.34 (aa). Rose was just a second shy of her personal best, crossing the finish line at 12.39 (aa).
The Women of Utah now return home for its annual Utah Spring Classic held at the McCarthey Family Track & Field Complex. Field events will begin at 10:30 a.m. while the track events begin at Noon. Senior ceremonies for Utah honoring its eight seniors is slated to start at approximately 2:20 p.m. or after the completion of the men's 200m dash.
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.
The 100m hurdles crew kicked things off on a beautiful Friday afternoon with Ruby Jane Mathewson taking second in her section and second overall with a run of 14.28 (aa) followed by Bailey Kealamakia's PR time of 14.75 (aa). Rachel Whipple ran in her first 100m hurdles collegiately and posted a time of 14.76 (aa).
Utah's 4x100 crew of Lauren O'Banion, Maya LeBar, Megan Rose and Kelise Davis came out all business and won the 4x100m relay by nearly a second at 46.77 (aa).
Weber State this evening - Great success!!
— Utah T&F/XC (@Utah_trackfield) April 9, 2022
Oh, and if I haven't told you enough this week…
HOME MEET TOMORROW!! McCarthey Track and Field Complex! 10:30am field events, 12:00pm running events!
Great. Awesome. Psyched. Stoked. SEE YOU THERE!! #goutes #utahtfxc pic.twitter.com/akXSCUqhVm
Over in the 1500m run, Lauren Peterson crushed her previous best mark with a second-place finish at 4:26.31 (aa) while Ellie Lundgreen came in at 4:42.04 running in her first 1500m race. Maddie Reed also ran a new personal best time, crossing the finish line at 4:46.41 (aa) while Natalie Platil came in at 4:51.89 (aa).
Back to the sprints, Oneillia Fuller was the first six-consecutive Utes to cross the finish line from second to seventh in the 400m dash. Fuller took second overall in the race with a time of 55.94 (aa) followed by Lauren O'Banion at 56.28 (aa), Brooklyn James at 56.62 (aa), Jasie York at 56.75 (aa), Davis at 57.08 (aa) and Makenna McCloy at 57.70 (aa). Meanwhile, freshman Chloe Shewell posted a mark of 1:00.07 in the 400m dash as an unattached runner.
LeBar closed out the meet for Utah with a victory in the 100m dash behind a PR time of 12.05 (aa) while Taylor Watson was fifth overall at 12.34 (aa). Rose was just a second shy of her personal best, crossing the finish line at 12.39 (aa).
Oh hey, Maya, how's that CHICKEN DINNER?!
— Utah T&F/XC (@Utah_trackfield) April 9, 2022
Maya takes home the DUB in the women's 100m at the WSU Invitational in 12.02!! #goutes #utahtfxc
Word on the street is Maya is ALSO competing at the home meet tomorrow ??????? pic.twitter.com/EV1ZAttDsD
The Women of Utah now return home for its annual Utah Spring Classic held at the McCarthey Family Track & Field Complex. Field events will begin at 10:30 a.m. while the track events begin at Noon. Senior ceremonies for Utah honoring its eight seniors is slated to start at approximately 2:20 p.m. or after the completion of the men's 200m dash.
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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