ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (February 28, 2020) – Cowboy distance runner Paul Roberts was named the Outstanding Performer of the Mountain West Championships following the conclusion of the event. The Pueblo, Colo., native earned 18 team points for Wyoming and earned the 3,000m conference championship with a personal-best time. On another high note, Jasmyne Cooper broke the 800m school record in the finals.
 
"It was great to leave this competition with a couple conference champions and the male athlete of the meet," said head coach Bryan Berryhill. "Overall, we had some really good performances, but I definitely feel like we left some points out there. We will work hard over the next few months so we can maximize our point totals this outdoor season."
 
Roberts won the 3,000m race with a personal-best time of 8:09.36, which is No. 5 all-time at Wyoming. The conference championship capped an impressive weekend for Roberts, as he finished as the runner-up in the 5,000m race a day ago. Roberts is the first 3,000m conference champion for the Cowboys since Mark Korir in 2007. Roberts is also the first outstanding athlete for the Cowboys since Mason Finley in 2013, and he is the fourth Cowboy to earn the award in program history.
 
"Paul had a great weekend," said distance coach Scott Dahlberg. "In both races, he ran tough and closed the last mile very hard. After enduring quite a few obstacles in the last year and putting gin the work he has, it's great to see him have this success."
 
Christopher Henry joined Roberts on the 3,000m podium, as he finished third with a time of 8:10.49. It is the second year in a row that Henry has finished on the podium in this event. Additionally, Harry Ewing placed fifth in 8:14.08 to add to Wyoming's point totals.
 
Jasmyne Cooper had a great day, breaking the school's 800m record with a time of 2:09.20. She placed fifth overall, and earned four team points for the Cowgirls.
 
In the finals of the men's mile race, Michael Downey placed seventh with a time of 4:10.38. Caige McComb posted a personal-best time in the 60m hurdles finals of 8.38 to place fourth and contribute five points to the Cowboys' team sore.
 
The men's 4x400m relay team of Jacob Harthun, Brandon McGuire, Tyler Dahl and Jace Marx finished sixth in the last event of the day with a time of 3:16.69. That time is No. 10 on the UW all-time list.
 
In the field, Mikey DeRock placed sixth in the shot put with a personal-best throw of 52-2.50, and his teammate Colton Paller placed seventh with a toss of 52-0.50, as the throwers combined for five team points. DeRock scored points for the Cowboys in both throwing events during the competition.
 
William Nolan finished seventh in the triple jump with a leap of 48-4.50 to earn a pair of points for the Cowboys. Aumni Ashby finished sixth in the women's triple jump with a mark of 39-7.75, scoring three points for the Cowgirls.
 
Kacey Doner ran the fourth-fastest 3,000m in Cowgirl history, crossing the line in 9:45.00 to place 12^th. In the shot put, Addison Henry had a best throw of 48-6.25 to place sixth, concluding a strong meet where she earned points in both throwing events.
 
Overall, the Cowboys finished fifth with 78 points, while the Cowgirls placed ninth with 18 points.
 
After seeing if any athletes qualify for the national championships, the Wyoming track & field teams will begin the outdoor season at Colorado State from Thursday through Saturday, March 26-28.
 
Mountain West Indoor Championships
Albuquerque Convention Center
Albuquerque, N.M.
Feb. 29, 2020
 
Cowboy Results
60m Hurdles Finals: 4. Caige McComb, 8.38*
Mile Finals: 7. Michael Downey, 4:10.38
3,000m Finals: 1. Paul Roberts, 8:09.36* (No. 5 UW All-Time); 3. Christopher Henry, 8:10.49; 5. Harry Ewing, 8:14.08; 17. Michael Downey, 8:26.56; 18. Tom Moulai, 8:26.79*; 20. Connor Zydek, 8:29.70*
4x400m Relay: 6. Jacob Harthun, Brandon McGuire, Tyler Dahl, Jace Marx, 3:16.69 (No. 10 UW All-Time)
Triple Jump: 7. William Nolan, 48-4.50; 9. Reece Shannon, 45-9.00; Jefferson Danso, Foul
Shot Put: 6. Mikey DeRock, 52-2.50*; 7. Colton Paller, 52-0.50
 
Cowgirl Results
800m Finals: 5. Jasmyne Cooper, 2:09.20* (No. 1 UW All-Time)
3,000m Finals: 12. Kacey Doner, 9:45.00* (No. 4 UW All-Time); 26. Addi Iken, 10:10.51*
4x400m Relay: 9. Sophia Cunnigham, Marie Doherty, Julia Kay O'Neill, Jasmyne Cooper, 3:51.34
High Jump: 15. Anissa Warner, 5-2.50
Triple Jump: 6. Aumni Ashby, 39-7.75; 13. Shayla Howell, 37-10.00
Shot Put: 6. Addison Henry, 48-6.25
 
* indicates personal best