Alabama
New Mexico Classic
Ruebin Walters and Jaimie Robinson Post Victories for Alabama Track & Field on Final Day of New Mexico Classic
2/3/2018 5:03:00 PM | Track & Field, Cross Country
Robinson wins first collegiate triple jump competition; Walters takes fourth straight 60-meter hurdles title
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Alabama senior Ruebin Walters won his fourth-straight 60-meter hurdles race of the season and freshman Jaimie Robinson captured her first collegiate victory in the triple jump on the final day of the New Mexico Classic at the Albuquerque Convention Center in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday.
Walters won his fourth 60-meter hurdles competition in four outings this season in a time of 7.64, the fourth-fastest time in school history. Walters' prelim time of 7.71 is the sixth-best ever at UA. Sophomore Will Allen was the No. 3 collegiate finisher in the 400 meters in a personal-best 46.92. Junior Skyler Bowden finished eighth in 48.05. In the only men's field event for the Tide on Saturday, sophomore Michael Wiggins was the No. 3 collegiate finisher in the triple jump with a personal-best mark of 49-11 ¼ (15.22m).
For the Tide women, Robinson won the triple jump with a personal-best mark of 42-5 ½ (12.94m), the fourth-best jump in UA history. Robinson also posted the No. 5 UA school mark at 42-0 ¾ (12.82m) on her final jump of the day. On the track, sophomore Katie Funcheon was the No. 4 collegiate finisher in the 400 meters in 55.69 while junior Filippa Fotopoulou was the No. 6 collegiate finisher in the 60 meters in 7.50. Alabama's 4x400-meter relay quartet of freshman Daija Lampkin, sophomore Takyera Roberson, freshman Tamara Clark and sophomore Symone Darius capped the day with a win in a season-best 3:33.69, the third-fastest time in school history.
"We had some good performances this weekend," Alabama head coach Dan Waters said following the meet. "Ruebin Walters continues to be one of the top hurdlers in the country and it was great to see Jaimie Robinson win her first college triple jump. Our women's 4x400 relay gave us a boost at the end as well. There are some good things we can take from this trip as we get ready for the final weekend of the regular season next week."
Alabama will split its squads between three meets next weekend. UA will send four distance runners to the Iowa State Classic on Feb. 9 while the remainder of the distance corps will compete at the Music City Challenge in Nashville, Tenn., Feb. 9-10. The Tide sprinters, jumpers, pole vaulters and throwers will travel to Clemson for the Tiger Paw Invitational, which is also scheduled for Feb. 9-10.
Men's Event Summaries – New Mexico Classic Day 2
Triple Jump – Sophomore Michael Wiggins was the No. 3 collegiate finisher in the men's triple jump with a personal-best mark of 49-11 ¼ (15.22m).
Alabama Series
Wiggins – Foul; 49-11 ¼ (15.22m); Foul; Foul; Foul; Foul
60-Meter Hurdles – Senior Ruebin Walters won his fourth 60-meter hurdles competition in four outings this season Saturday in a time of 7.64, the fourth-fastest time in school history. Walters' prelim time of 7.71 is the sixth-best ever at UA.
400 Meters – Sophomore Will Allen was the No. 3 collegiate finisher in the 400 meters in a personal-best 46.92. Junior Skyler Bowden finished eighth in 48.05.
60 Meters – Junior Keitavious Walter was the No. 2 collegiate finisher in the 60 meters in 6.67. Sophomore Alize Ford finished fourth at 6.79. Walters' prelim time of 6.66 is a UA season-best and equals the 10-fastest time in school history.
Women's Event Summaries – New Mexico Classic Day 2
Triple Jump – Freshman Jaimie Robinson won the triple jump with a personal-best mark of 42-5 ½ (12.94m), the fourth-best jump in UA history. Robinson also posted the No. 5 UA school mark at 42-0 ¾ (12.82m) on her final jump of the day.
Alabama Series
Robinson – 41-4 ¼ (12.60m); 41-5 (12.62m); 42-5 ½ (12.94m); Foul; Foul; 42-0 ¾ (12.82m)
60-Meter Hurdles – Junior Stacey Destin finished ninth in the prelims of the 60-meter hurdles in 8.93 and did not advance to the finals.
400 Meters – Sophomore Katie Funcheon was the No. 4 collegiate finisher in the 400 meters in 55.69. Fellow sophomore Hope Mazi finished seventh in a personal-best 56.01.
60 Meters – Junior Filippa Fotopoulou was the No. 6 collegiate finisher in the 60 meters in 7.50.
4x400-Meter Relay – Alabama's "A" quartet of freshman Daija Lampkin, sophomore Takyera Roberson, freshman Tamara Clark and sophomore Symone Darius won the 4x400-meter relay in 3:33.69, the third-fastest time in school history. The Tide's "B" relay of sophomore Katie Funcheon, junior Mauricia Prieto, senior Kaitlin Walker and sophomore Hope Mazi finished third in 3:38.60.
New Mexico Classic
Saturday, February 3, 2018
Albuquerque, N.M. (University of New Mexico)
Final Results (Collegiate Finish)
Men
60 Meters (Prelim) – 2. Keitavious Walter, 6.66 (q) (TSB); 3. Alize Ford, 6.80 (q)
60 Meters – 2. Keitavious Walter, 6.67; 4. Alize Ford, 6.79
400 Meters – 3. Will Allen, 46.92 (PB); 8. Skyler Bowden, 48.05
60-Meter Hurdles (Prelim) – 1. Ruebin Walters, 7.71
60-Meter Hurdles (Final) – 1. Ruebin Walters, 7.64
Triple Jump – 2. Michael Wiggins, 49-11 ¼ (15.22m) (PB)
Women
60 Meters (Prelim) – 6. Filippa Fotopoulou, 7.51 (q); DQ. Symone Darius
60 Meters (Final) – 6. Filippa Fotopoulou, 7.50
400 Meters – 5. Katie Funcheon, 55.69; 7. Hope Mazi, 56.01
60-Meter Hurdles (Prelim) – 9. Stacey Destin, 8.93
4x400-Meter Relay – 1. Alabama A (Daija Lampkin, Takyera Roberson, Tamara Clark, Symone Darius), 3:33.69 (TSB); 3. Alabama B (Katie Funcheon, Mauricia Prieto, Kaitlin Walker, Hope Mazi), 3:38.60
Triple Jump –1. Jaimie Robinson, 42-5 ½ (12.94m) (PB)
Alabama Superlatives
School Records
Women
600 Meters – Kaitlin Walker, 1:30.89
School Top-10 Performances
Men
High Jump – 2. Shelby McEwen, 7-4 ½ (2.24m)
60-Meter Hurdles – 4. Ruebin Walters, 7.64
60-Meter Hurdles – 6. Ruebin Walters, 7.71
60 Meters (Prelim) – T-10. Keitavious Walter, 6.66
Women
200 Meters – 2. Daija Lampkin, 23.05
200 Meters – 3. Tamara Clark, 23.10
200 Meters – T-8. Symone Darius, 23.47
Triple Jump – 4. Jaimie Robinson, 42-5 ½ (12.94m)
Triple Jump – 5. Jaimie Robinson, 42-0 ¾ (12.82m)
Robinson – 41-4 ¼ (12.60m); 41-5 (12.62m); 42-5 ½ (12.94m); Foul; Foul; 42-0 ¾ (12.82m)
4x400-Meter Relay – 3. Alabama A (Daija Lampkin, Takyera Roberson, Tamara Clark, Symone Darius), 3:33.69
Personal Bests
Men
200 Meters – Alize Ford, 21.31
Triple Jump – Michael Wiggins, 49-11 ¼ (15.22m)
Women
200 Meters – Daija Lampkin, 23.05
200 Meters – Tamara Clark, 23.10
200 Meters – Symone Darius, 23.47
200 Meters – Mauricia Prieto, 23.94
200 Meters – Katie Funcheon, 24.50
Triple Jump – Jaimie Robinson, 42-5 ½ (12.94) (PB)
Team Season Bests
Men
200 Meters – Alize Ford, 21.31
60 Meters – Keitavious Walter, 6.66
Women
200 Meters – 2. Daija Lampkin, 23.05
4x400-Meter Relay – Alabama A (Daija Lampkin, Takyera Roberson, Tamara Clark, Symone Darius), 3:33.69
PB – Personal Best
PSB – Personal Season Best
TSB – Team Season Best
SR – School Record
MR – Meet Record
NM – No mark
NH – No height
NT – No time
DNF – Did not finish
DNS – Did not start
Q – Qualified for final with heat finish
q – Qualified for final with heat time
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