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Track & Field Shines on Senior Day
4/9/2022 7:01 PM | Track & Field
The Utah track & field program honored eight seniors at the home meet on Saturday.
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah track & field team had a great day on the track while honoring its eight seniors in front of the Ute faithful on Saturday at the McCarthey Family Track & Field Complex.
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The 400m hurdles crew kicked off things off for Utah in its lone home meet with Bailey Kealamakia the first to cross the finish line with a PR mark of 1:01.51 (aa) followed by Ruby Jane Mathewson at 1:01.90 (aa) and Rachel Whipple at 1:02.13 (aa). Meanwhile, Ally Gomm made her first appearance since returning from her mission and finished at 1:05.21 (aa).
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Over in the triple jump, Delaney Gates posted a new PR after leaping a distance of 10.61m (34-9.75) on her sixth and final attempt.
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It was an all Utah podium finish in the 800m run led by Josefine Eriksen's PR mark of 2:05.56 (aa), which broke the facility record and good for fourth all-time at Utah. Simone Plourde took second with a time of 2:06.39 (aa), which would've broken the McCarthy Family Track & Field Complex had Eriksen not finish ahead of her.Â
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Brooke Manson, who saw her facility record bested by Eriksen, ran a 2:09.08 (aa) while Sophie Ryan edged out her previous PR with a new mark of 2:09.89 (aa). The large contingent of Utes competing in the 800m continued with Emma Earl crossing at 2:14.93 (aa) followed by Natalie Platil at 2:22.91 (aa). Maren Busath just barely ran a new PR for herself, checking in at 2:24.32 (aa) to pass her previous mark of 2:24.37 (aa) that she ran last weekend. Kennedy Powell rounded things out for the Utes recording a mark of 2:28.96 (aa).
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Skyler Blair's comeback tour continued as she picked up her second event victory of the outdoor season thanks to a PR time of 24.78 (aa) to capture the 200m dash and move into eighth all-time at Utah. Taylor Watson was the next Ute to cross the finish line at 25.75 (aa) while freshman Megan Rose collected a new PR in the 200m behind a sprint of 26.05 (aa).
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Before the start of the 4x400m relay, the Utes honored its eight seniors with Phil and Tom McCarthey on hand to celebrate the special day with the seniors.
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The 4x400m relay closed out the eventful day for Utah on its home track with the "A" team of Kelise Davis, Oneillia Fuller, Lauren O'Banion and Brooklyn James crossing at 3:45.78 to capture the win. Meanwhile, Utah's "C" team consisting of Earl, Plourde, Manson and Ryan took second (3:50.79 aa) followed by Utah's "B" group of posted a mark of 3:53.27 (aa).
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The Utes will have a busy week ahead as it heads to Southern California for the Mt. SAC Relays and Bryan Clay Invitation (April 14-15).
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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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The 400m hurdles crew kicked off things off for Utah in its lone home meet with Bailey Kealamakia the first to cross the finish line with a PR mark of 1:01.51 (aa) followed by Ruby Jane Mathewson at 1:01.90 (aa) and Rachel Whipple at 1:02.13 (aa). Meanwhile, Ally Gomm made her first appearance since returning from her mission and finished at 1:05.21 (aa).
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Over in the triple jump, Delaney Gates posted a new PR after leaping a distance of 10.61m (34-9.75) on her sixth and final attempt.
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It was an all Utah podium finish in the 800m run led by Josefine Eriksen's PR mark of 2:05.56 (aa), which broke the facility record and good for fourth all-time at Utah. Simone Plourde took second with a time of 2:06.39 (aa), which would've broken the McCarthy Family Track & Field Complex had Eriksen not finish ahead of her.Â
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Brooke Manson, who saw her facility record bested by Eriksen, ran a 2:09.08 (aa) while Sophie Ryan edged out her previous PR with a new mark of 2:09.89 (aa). The large contingent of Utes competing in the 800m continued with Emma Earl crossing at 2:14.93 (aa) followed by Natalie Platil at 2:22.91 (aa). Maren Busath just barely ran a new PR for herself, checking in at 2:24.32 (aa) to pass her previous mark of 2:24.37 (aa) that she ran last weekend. Kennedy Powell rounded things out for the Utes recording a mark of 2:28.96 (aa).
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Skyler Blair's comeback tour continued as she picked up her second event victory of the outdoor season thanks to a PR time of 24.78 (aa) to capture the 200m dash and move into eighth all-time at Utah. Taylor Watson was the next Ute to cross the finish line at 25.75 (aa) while freshman Megan Rose collected a new PR in the 200m behind a sprint of 26.05 (aa).
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Before the start of the 4x400m relay, the Utes honored its eight seniors with Phil and Tom McCarthey on hand to celebrate the special day with the seniors.
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The 4x400m relay closed out the eventful day for Utah on its home track with the "A" team of Kelise Davis, Oneillia Fuller, Lauren O'Banion and Brooklyn James crossing at 3:45.78 to capture the win. Meanwhile, Utah's "C" team consisting of Earl, Plourde, Manson and Ryan took second (3:50.79 aa) followed by Utah's "B" group of posted a mark of 3:53.27 (aa).
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The Utes will have a busy week ahead as it heads to Southern California for the Mt. SAC Relays and Bryan Clay Invitation (April 14-15).
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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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