Tulsa Track and Field Posts Strong Marks in Loaded Weekend

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Tulsa Track and Field Posts Strong Marks in Loaded Weekend

3/30/2019 6:15:00 PM | Track and Field

TULSA, Okla. – The University of Tulsa track and field team wrapped up its packed weekend, as the team completed its showings at the Mike Fanelli Track Classic, Stanford Invitational and ORU Invitational on Saturday.

In the first and only time in the outdoor season the team will split for three meets, the Golden Hurricane made the most of its lone opportunity.

One of the best TU marks of the weekend came by way of Caitlin Klopfer, who represented Tulsa in the women's 10,000 meters at the Stanford Invitational. Klopfer managed a massive PR, running the race in 33:51.85 for the No. 2 time in outdoor school history.

Robert Tully also represented the Hurricane well in California, running to the tune of 3:49.81 for a personal-best time and fourth overall in a packed 1,500-meter field at the Mike Fanelli Track Classic.

Tulsa made another strong splash in the 5,000 meters at the Mike Fanelli Track Classic, as Peter Lynch and Isaac Akers went 2-3 in their heat. Lynch tallied a 14:18.87 for a PR, while Akers was right behind in 14:21.70.

Closer to home at the ORU Invitational, the Golden Hurricane took home four event titles in the crosstown meet.

TU swept the 3,000-meter steeplechase, as Reed Sahadevan (9:32.38 PR) and Katharina Pesendorfer (11:03.19) picked up golds in the event. Shortly after, Mark Middleton notched a 4:04.29 to clinch the 1,500-meter title.

In the men's 400-meter hurdles, Henry Visser and Emmanuel Okwuone earned a 1-2 finish, tallying season bests in 53.57 and 54.63, respectively.

Redshirt-senior Mark Middleton tallied the fourth and final gold for Tulsa on the weekend, winning the 1,500 meters at the ORU Invitational in 4:04.29.

TU closed out the weekend on a high note, taking silver in both the men's and women's 4x400-meter relays in 3:19.78 and 3:52.11.

With a slew of personal-best marks and strong performances now under its belt, the Tulsa track and field squad will take the week to rest before returning to Fayetteville, Arkansas, on April 12-13 for the John McDonnell Invitational.

For all Tulsa track and field news and information, visit TulsaHurricane.com. Be sure to follow the team on Twitter and Facebook.

ORU Invitational | Stanford Invitational | Mike Fanelli Track Classic

Tulsa Results

Men

200 Meters (ORU)
27. Rory Mitchell – 23.38 (+2.0)

400 Meters (ORU)
2. Bailey Stewart – 48.19
5. Grey Howard – 49.27

400-Meter Hurdles (ORU)
1. Henry Visser – 53.57
2. Emmanuel Okwuone – 54.63

800 Meters (ORU)
9. Adam Breaux – 1:59.84
11. Jerik Embleton – 2:01.07
12. Nathan Rendon – 2:01.19
21. Bryan Corbaz – 2:04.95

1,500 Meters (Mike Fanelli)
4. Robert Tully – 3:49.81

1,500 Meters (ORU)
1. Mark Middleton – 4:04.29
13. August Bont – 4:17.14

3,000m Steeplechase (ORU)
1. Reed Sahadevan – 9:32.38
2. Jackson Schwartz – 9:42.83

5,000 Meters (Mike Fanelli)
14. Peter Lynch – 14:18.87
17. Isaac Akers – 14:21.70

5,000 Meters (Stanford)
18. Scott Beattie – 14:09.95

5,000 Meters (ORU)
6. Brett Davis – 15:27.86

Long Jump (ORU)
25. Joseph Nemec – 5.69m/18-8 (+0.8)

Hammer Throw (ORU)
7. Aleks Rapp – 51.08m/167-7

Discus (ORU)
2. Aleks Rapp – 46.10m/151-3

Javelin Throw (ORU)
4. Ryan Still – 51.11m/167-8

Shot Put (ORU)
12. Aleks Rapp – 13.05m/42-9.75

4x100-Meter Relay (ORU)
2. Tulsa A – 41.52
Stewart, Visser,
Okwuone, Nemec

4x400-Meter Relay (ORU)
2. Tulsa A – 3:19.78
Visser, Okwuone,
Howard, Stewart
8. Tulsa B – 3:36.13
Nemec, Bont,
Mitchell, Rendon

Women

100 Meters (ORU)
3. Cara Johnson – 12.10 (+2.6)
31. Hannah Booe – 13.03 (+2.8)

200 Meters (ORU)
15. Cara Johnson – 26.08 (+2.2)
31. Hannah Booe – 27.54 (+2.3)

400 Meters (ORU)
2. Jaidyn McCallon – 55.90
6. Ca'Purnika Galbert – 59.33

400-Meter Hurdles (ORU)
8. Kassidy Shuaib – 1:07.52

800 Meters (ORU)
4. Jaidah McCallon – 2:16.24
7. Adrena Mazzei – 2:16.91
16. Avery Culpepper – 2:27.52
--. Allison Bailey – DNF

1,500 Meters (ORU)
7. Reagan Hausmann – 4:52.17
24. Katie Andrews – 5:18.49

3,000m Steeplechase (Stanford)
13. Alyssa Bolliger – 10:38.78

3,000m Steeplechase (ORU)
1. Katharina Pesendorfer – 11:03.19

5,000 Meters (Mike Fanelli)
25. Caroline Miller – 16:56.48
50. Jenny O'Bryan – 17:16.40

10,000 Meters (Stanford)
9. Caitlin Klopfer – 33:51.85

Long Jump (ORU)
2. Carsyn Spurgeon – 5.89m/19-4 (+3.8)

Hammer Throw (ORU)
6. Baylor Reese – 45.38m/148-11

Discus (ORU)
3. Baylor Reese – 44.56m/146-2

Javelin Throw (ORU)
12. Ali Lund – 33.03m/108-4

4x100-Meter Relay (ORU)
3. Tulsa A – 48.68
Johnson, Galbert,
Jaidyn McCallon, Spurgeon

4x400-Meter Relay (ORU)
2. Tulsa A – 3:52.11
Jaidyn McCallon, Jaidah McCallon,
Bailey, Galbert
6. Tulsa B – 4:06.14
Shuaib, Spurgeon,
Pesendorfer, Monsees

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