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Friday Results
BOULDER, Colo. – The University of Wyoming track & field team swept the
lateral jumps events on the first day of the Colorado Open in Boulder, Colo.,
at the University of Colorado's brand new Indoor Practice Facility. Scott Carter and Day Timberman came away with wins in the men's and women's triple
jump, respectively, while Caleb Seeton and Ja'la Henderson triumphed in the
men's and women's long jump.
Henderson made a breakthrough by clearing 20 feet in the
long jump for the first time in her career, posting a mark of 20 feet, 0.5
inches for the win. "That doesn't happen very often," said head coach Bryan Berryhill following Friday's action. For a female long jumper, the 20-foot
barrier is very prestigious. It's nice to get past that, so now we can set our
goals higher."
Jerayah Davis was sixth in the women's long jump, leaping
18-3.75. On the men's side, Seeton posted a mark of 22-5.75 for the victory.
Robert Creager finished 11th with a mark of 19-2.75.
Reigning Mountain West Men's Field Athlete of the Week
Carter won the men's triple jump for the fourth time this season, claiming
victory in the event by over two feet with a mark of 50-2. Timberman leapt
38-10.5 for her second consecutive win in the event to start her junior
campaign.
"It just shows how good Coach [Quincy] Howe is doing with
that group," Berryhill said of the lateral jumps sweep. It's an area we'll rely
on come conference time."
Freshman Anissa Warner posted a solid second-place finish in
the women's high jump, leaping 5-5.25.
Lauren Hamilton placed eighth in the women's seeded mile,
crossing the finish line with a raw time of 4 minutes, 54.02 seconds. "Lauren
really put herself in the mix with some really good runners," Berryhill said.
"Mentally, it was a huge step for her."
At Washington State, Emelda Malm-Annan won the women's
weight throw yet again with a mark of 58-9.5. Kirk Unland took second in the
men's weight throw, tossing 57-0.25. Hap Frketich was sixth, throwing 54-0.5.
"It was a solid meet for the young Pokes competing up at a Pac-12 competition,
and good experience for the future," Wyoming throws coach Paul Barrett said.
Wyoming continues to compete at the Colorado Open on
Saturday, starting at 11 a.m. MT with the men's shot put and men's 5,000
meters.
