Middle Tennesee State University Athletics
Friday, March 27
Raleigh, N.C.
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Raleigh Relays
Track & field to compete in Raleigh & Atlanta
3/26/2015 4:56:00 PM | Track & Field/Cross Country
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Middle Tennessee track & field teams look to improve on their start to the outdoor schedule and are slated to compete in the Raleigh Relays and the Yellow Jacket Invitational.
After breaking two MT outdoor records at last week's Alabama Relays, the two programs will split, bringing their distance runners to North Carolina, while the remainder of the team travels to Atlanta.
The Blue Raiders who are slated to make the trip to Raleigh are Jackline Kiprono (5K), Hannah Maina (5K), Gladys David (5K), Hillary Rono (5K), Shadrack Matelong (5K) and Amos Cheruiyot (10K).
David was the lone runner that took part in a 5K or 10K races last weekend, while Maina, Kiprono, Rono and Matelong all raced in the 1,500 meter.
The remainder of the team will head to Georgia Tech and the George C. Griffin Track for competition Saturday.
John Ampomah and Josphine Kiptebeny, who each claimed Middle Tennessee outdoor records at the Alabama Relays and highlight the group of Blue Raiders at Georgia Tech. Ampomah shattered a 32-year record in the javelin, while Kiptebeny earned the 3,000-meter steeplechase mark.
In addition to the duo, Vincent Okot will look to improve on his distance in the triple jump. The Gulu, Uganda native ranks 15th in the NCAA in the event after bounding 15.08-meters (49' 5.75") at Alabama.
Friday's distance races at Raleigh start at 7:15 p.m., while Saturday's events at Georgia Tech are slated for a 9:30 a.m. start.
After breaking two MT outdoor records at last week's Alabama Relays, the two programs will split, bringing their distance runners to North Carolina, while the remainder of the team travels to Atlanta.
The Blue Raiders who are slated to make the trip to Raleigh are Jackline Kiprono (5K), Hannah Maina (5K), Gladys David (5K), Hillary Rono (5K), Shadrack Matelong (5K) and Amos Cheruiyot (10K).
David was the lone runner that took part in a 5K or 10K races last weekend, while Maina, Kiprono, Rono and Matelong all raced in the 1,500 meter.
The remainder of the team will head to Georgia Tech and the George C. Griffin Track for competition Saturday.
John Ampomah and Josphine Kiptebeny, who each claimed Middle Tennessee outdoor records at the Alabama Relays and highlight the group of Blue Raiders at Georgia Tech. Ampomah shattered a 32-year record in the javelin, while Kiptebeny earned the 3,000-meter steeplechase mark.
In addition to the duo, Vincent Okot will look to improve on his distance in the triple jump. The Gulu, Uganda native ranks 15th in the NCAA in the event after bounding 15.08-meters (49' 5.75") at Alabama.
Friday's distance races at Raleigh start at 7:15 p.m., while Saturday's events at Georgia Tech are slated for a 9:30 a.m. start.
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