Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
Women first, men third after day one at C-USA Championship
2/24/2016 10:33:00 PM | Track & Field/Cross Country
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - After a day of events at the Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships, the Middle Tennessee women's team is ranked first with 38 points, while the men's squad is ranked third with 33.50 points.
While the first day held many preliminary events, the Blue Raiders were able to secure crucial points in the relay and distance events.
In the men's 5,000 meter, Shadrack Matelong finished fifth in 14:28.99, while Amos Cheruiyot finished sixth (14:36.55).
The distance medley relay team of Alden Dixon, Ifiok Umoh, Sampson Laari and Geoffry Cheruiyot captured first in 10:03.17, securing a Blue Raider victory in the second to last event of the day.
The Middle Tennessee men's squad also earned points in the jump events, capturing five scoring spots between the long jump and high jump.
Atsu Nyamadi led a group of three Blue Raiders in the long jump, placing third after a leap of 7.16 meters (23-6). Vincent Okot and Desmond Anderson also competed for MT, finishing seventh (6.90m) and eighth (6.87m), respectively.
In the high jump, Jacob Patten cleared 2.10 meters for third (6-10.75), while Phillip Smith finished seventh after clearing 2.01 meters (6-7).
On the women's side, Middle Tennessee captured the distance medley relay and long jump titles.
Elizabeth Dadzie leaped 6.19 meters (20-3.75) to capture the long jump title for the Blue Raiders. India Hammond also scored for Middle Tennessee, finishing fifth after jumping 5.87 meters (19-3.75).
The team of Rhema Cheruiyot, Loveth Odia, Susan Aneno and Joshpine Kiptebeny earned the top spot in the distance medley relay after completing the race in 11:42.92.
In the 5,000 meters, Gladys David finished fourth in 16:42.42, while Hannah Maina finished sixth in 17:18.77.
In the multi-events, Nyamadi has earned 3,179 points, placing first in the long jump (7.13m) and the high jump (2.00m).
Dadzie, who is competing in the penthalon, is ranked third with 3,742 points and placed first in the 60-meter hurdles (8.72) and the long jump (6.19m).
Middle Tennessee continues competition tomorrow at the Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships.
Men - Team Rankings
3. Middle Tennessee (33.5)
Women - Team Rankings
1. Middle Tennessee (38)
While the first day held many preliminary events, the Blue Raiders were able to secure crucial points in the relay and distance events.
In the men's 5,000 meter, Shadrack Matelong finished fifth in 14:28.99, while Amos Cheruiyot finished sixth (14:36.55).
The distance medley relay team of Alden Dixon, Ifiok Umoh, Sampson Laari and Geoffry Cheruiyot captured first in 10:03.17, securing a Blue Raider victory in the second to last event of the day.
The Middle Tennessee men's squad also earned points in the jump events, capturing five scoring spots between the long jump and high jump.
Atsu Nyamadi led a group of three Blue Raiders in the long jump, placing third after a leap of 7.16 meters (23-6). Vincent Okot and Desmond Anderson also competed for MT, finishing seventh (6.90m) and eighth (6.87m), respectively.
In the high jump, Jacob Patten cleared 2.10 meters for third (6-10.75), while Phillip Smith finished seventh after clearing 2.01 meters (6-7).
On the women's side, Middle Tennessee captured the distance medley relay and long jump titles.
Elizabeth Dadzie leaped 6.19 meters (20-3.75) to capture the long jump title for the Blue Raiders. India Hammond also scored for Middle Tennessee, finishing fifth after jumping 5.87 meters (19-3.75).
The team of Rhema Cheruiyot, Loveth Odia, Susan Aneno and Joshpine Kiptebeny earned the top spot in the distance medley relay after completing the race in 11:42.92.
In the 5,000 meters, Gladys David finished fourth in 16:42.42, while Hannah Maina finished sixth in 17:18.77.
In the multi-events, Nyamadi has earned 3,179 points, placing first in the long jump (7.13m) and the high jump (2.00m).
Dadzie, who is competing in the penthalon, is ranked third with 3,742 points and placed first in the 60-meter hurdles (8.72) and the long jump (6.19m).
Middle Tennessee continues competition tomorrow at the Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships.
Men - Team Rankings
3. Middle Tennessee (33.5)
Women - Team Rankings
1. Middle Tennessee (38)
| Men's Results | Women's Results |
| 60 Meter Dash (Prelims) 14. Charles Okeze (6.94)* 21. Chaz Simmons (7.19) 200 Meter (Prelims) 11. Chales Okeze (21.69)* 26. Chaz Simmons (22.93) 400 Meter (Prelims) 9. Ifiok Umoh (48.48) 25. Adeniji Adedamola (49.56) 32. Greg Cantrell (52.10) 5,000 Meter 5. Shadrack Matelong (14:28.99)* 6. Amos Cheruiyot (14:36.55)* 800 Meter 1. Sampson Laari (1:52.47Q) 2. Eliud Rutto (1:53.17) 5. Hillary Rono (1:53.95) Distance Medley Relay 1. Alden Dixon, Ifiok Umoh, Sampson Laari, Geoffry Cheruiyot (10:03.17) Long Jump 3. Atsu Nyamadi (7.16m) 7. Vincent Okot (6.90m) 8. Desmond Anderson (6.87m) High Jump 3. Jacob Patten (2.11m/6-11) 7. Phillip Smith (2.01m/6-7) Heptathlon (Incomplete) Point Totals 1. Atsu Nyamdi (3179) 60-Meter Dash 2. Atsu Nyamadi (7.10) (847)* Long Jump 1. Atsu Nyamadi (7.13m) (845) Shot Put 3. Atsu Nyamadi (13.27m) (684) High Jump 1. Atsu Nyamadi (2.00m) (803) *-Personal Best | 60 Meter (Prelims) 36. Doreen Agyei (7.96) 60 Meter Hurdles (Prelims) 4. Elizabeth Dadzie (8.52) 7. India Hammond (8.51)* 200 Meter (Prelims) 14. Taylor Day (24.90) 36. Doreen Agyei (25.96) 400 Meter (Prelims) 16. Shaina Johnson (56.58) 17. Loveth Odia (56.63) 800 Meter (Prelims) 1. Agnes Abu (2:11.33) 3. Susan Aneno (2:12.69) 8. Abike Egbeniyi (2:14.75)* 5,000 Meter 4. Gladys David (16:42.42)* 6. Hannah Maina (17:18.77)* Distance Medley Relay 1. Rhema Cheruiyot, Loveth Odia, Susan Aneno, Joshphine Kiptebeny (11:42.92) Long Jump 1. Elizabeth Dadzie (6.19m)* 5. India Hammond (5.87m) 9. Pershawna Williams (5.75m) 11. Atarah Abdullah-Muhammad (5.70m) 12. Taylor Day (5.58m) 19. Qetuwrah Abdullah-Muhammad (5.40m) Pentathlon Points 3. Elizabeth Dadzie (3742)* 15. Jessica Howell (3175)* 60-Meter Hurdles 1. Elizabeth Dadzie (8.72) (969) 9. Jessica Howell (9.11) (887) High Jump 8. Elizabeth Dadzie (1.57m)* 12. Jessica Howell (1.54m)* Shot Put 4. Elizabeth Dadzie (10.50m) 16. Jessica Howell (8.51m) Long Jump 1. Elizabeth Dadzie (5.99m) 4. Jessica Howell (5.41m) 800 Meter 10. Elizabeth Dadzie (2:32.35)* 20. Jessica Howell (2:45.08) |
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