Alabama
Tom Jones Invitational
Alabama Track & Field Posts Strong All-Around Performance at Tom Jones Invitational
4/13/2018 6:45:00 PM | Track & Field, Cross Country
Crimson Tide sprinters record multiple national top-five times on Friday
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Running in the best weather conditions they've seen this year, the Alabama track & field teams turned in a number of season-best performances at the Tom Jones Invitational in Gainesville, Fla. on Friday afternoon.
For the Tide men, senior Ruebin Walters and junior Keitavious Walter turned in two of top times in the country this season in the 110-meter hurdles and 100 meters, respectively. Walters finished second in the hurdles with a time of 13.31. The time is the second-fastest in school history – and fastest ever run in a collegiate meet by a UA runner – and is currently the second-fastest in the country this season.
In the 100 meters, Walter was the No. 2 collegiate finisher with a UA-season best time of 10.12 that equals the fifth-best time in the NCAA this season. The time also ties for the eighth-fastest in school history.
Other winners for the Crimson Tide men were junior Shelby McEwen in the high jump (7-1 ¾; 2.18m) and freshman Elliott Miller in the 3,000-meter steeplechase (9:24.53). Both marks are season-bests for Alabama with Miller's being a new personal best.
Freshman Tamara Clark turned in the top women's individual performance of the day, winning the 200 meters in a personal-best 22.57, the third-fastest time in school history. Senior Kaitlin Walker also produced a UA women's top-10 time with a personal-best 58.34 for a collegiate No. 2 finish in the 400-meter hurdles. The time is the eighth-fastest ever run at Alabama and ranks No. 4 in the country this season.
In women's field events, junior Portious Warren was the No. 2 collegiate finisher in the shot put with a mark of 55-5 ¾ (16.88m), which is the No. 3 mark in school history. Senior Britainy Smith won the pole vault with a personal-best clearance of 13-3 ½ (4.05m).
In the relays, Clark teamed with fellow freshman Daija Lampkin and sophomores Symone Darius and Takyera Roberson for the top collegiate finish in the 4x100-meter relay in 43.26, the fifth-fastest time in school history. The quartet also posted a season-best 3:34.37 for the No. 2 collegiate finish in the 4x400-meter relay.
"We had a number of good things happen today," Alabama head coach Dan Waters said. "I'm extremely pleased with what we saw from Ruebin Walters, Keitavious Walter, Tamara Clark and Portious Warren. Keitavious' time is one of the best in the country with a legal wind this season. Ruebin just missed breaking his school record and Portious is just the third woman to surpass 55 feet in the shot put at Alabama. Tamara well ran on both relays and still had enough in the tank to run the fourth-best 200-meter time in the country this season. We really moved forward in a lot of areas today. Now we have to build from this."
Alabama will split its squad next weekend, sending a contingent of distance runners to Stanford's Cardinal Classic in Palo Alto, Calif., on April 20 while the remainder of the team competes in the War Eagle Invitational at Auburn. April 20-21.
Men's Event Summaries – Tom Jones Invitational
High Jump – Junior Shelby McEwen finished second in the high jump with a clearance of 7-1 ¾. Freshman Christian Edwards finished sixth at 6-4 (1.93m) in his first collegiate outdoor high jump competition.
Alabama Series
McEwen – 6-9 ¾ (2.08m) (o); 6-11 ¾ (2.13m) (xo); 7-1 ¾ (2.18m) (o); 7-3 (2.21m) (xxx)
Christian Edwards – 6-4 (1.93m) (o); 6-6 (1.98m) (xxx)
4x100-Meter Relay – The quartet of sophomore Alize Ford, junior Keitavious Walter, senior Ruebin Walters and junior Skyler Bowden was the No. 2 collegiate finisher in the 4x100-meter relay in a UA season-best 39.72.
110-Meter Hurdles – Senior Ruebin Walters finished second in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 13.31. The time is the second-fastest in school history – and fastest run in a collegiate meet by a UA runner. Walters set the school record of 13.30 last summer at the Trinidad & Tobago national championships.
100 Meters – Junior Keitavious Walter was the No. 2 collegiate finisher in the 100 meters with a UA-season best time of 10.12 that equals the fifth-best time in the NCAA this season. The time also ties for the eighth-fastest in school history.
400 Meters – In his collegiate debut, freshman Champion Allison was the No. 4 collegiate finisher in the 400 meters in an Alabama season best time of 46.43.
800 Meters – Junior Connor Ferrentino (1:52.35) and freshman Oliver Rigg (1:53.68 were the No. 5 and No. 8 collegiate finishers in the 800 meters. Freshman Andrew Powell finished 12th in a personal-best 1:54.42.
Pole Vault – Freshman Jake Spotswood finished second in the pole vault with a clearance of 16-10 ¾ (5.15m). Fellow freshman Ryan Lipe was fourth at personal season best of 16-6 ¾ (5.05m).
Alabama Series
Spotswood – 16-0 ¾ (4.90m) (xo); 16-6 ¾ (5.05m) (ppp); 16-10 ¾ (5.15m) (o); 17-2 ¾ (5.25m) (xxx)
Lipe – 16-0 ¾ (4.90m) (o); 16-6 ¾ (5.05m) (o); 16-10 ¾ (5.15m) (xxx)
Herrscher – 14-1 ¼ (4.30m) (xxx)
3,000 Meters – Senior Alex Wind finished sixth in the 3,000 meters in 8:59.78.
Triple Jump – Sophomore Michael Wiggins finished sixth in the triple jump with a personal best of 49-1 ½ (14.97m).
Alabama Series
Wiggins – 48-9 ½ (14.87m); 48-8 (14.83m); 48-9 (14.86m); 49-1 ½ (14.97m); 48-2 ¾ (14.70m) Pass
200 Meters – Sophomore Alize Ford was the No. 6 collegiate finisher in the 200 meters in a personal-best 20.84.
3,000-Meter Steeplechase – Freshman Elliott Miller was the top collegiate finisher in the 3,000-meter steeplechase in a personal best of 9:24.53.
Women's Event Summaries – Tom Jones Invitational
Discus – Junior Portious Warren was the No. 2 collegiate finisher in the discus with a mark of 163-10 (49.93m). Junior Holly Julifs finished fourth at 149-2 (45.46m).
Alabama Series
Warren – 153-1 (46.67m); 163-9 (49.93m); (44.50m); 146-0 (39.63m); Foul; 161-6 (49.23m)
Julifs – (45.24m); Foul; (43.92m); (44.15m); (41.80m); 149-2 (45.46m)
Pole Vault – Senior Britainy Smith won the pole vault with a personal best clearance of 13-3 ½ (4.05m). Freshman Colleen Clancy finished sixth at 12-7 ½ (3.85m), equaling her best mark as a collegian.
Alabama Series
Smith – 12-7 ½ (3.85m) (o); 12-11 ½ (3.95m) (xo); 13-3 ½ (4.05m) (o); (4.16m) (xxx)
Clancy – 12-7 ½ (3.85m) (o); (3.95m) (xxx)
Long Jump – Senior Olivia Fotopoulou finished fourth in the long jump with a leap of 20-7 (6.27m). Junior Kiara Williams finished fifth at 20-3 ¾ (6.19m). Junior Tamara Moncrieffe finished ninth with a mark of 19-4 (5.89m).
Alabama Series
Filippa Fotopoulou – 20-5 ¾ (6.24m); 19-3 ½ (5.88m); 20-7 (6.27m); 19-11 (6.07m); 20-7 (6.27m); Foul
Kiara Williams – 20-1 (6.12m); Foul; Foul; Foul; 19-6 ¼ (5.95m); 20-3 ¾ (6.19m)
Moncrieffe – 16-10 (5.13m); 18-1 (5.51m); 19-4 (5.89m); Foul; Foul; Foul
Robinson – 18-6 ½ (5.65m); Foul; Foul;
High Jump – Sophomore Esme Phillips finished 12th in the high jump with a clearance of 5-0 ¼ (1.53m)
Alabama Series
Destin – 5-8 (1.73m) (xxx)
Phillips – 5-0 ¼ (1.53m) (xxo); 5-2 ¼ (1.58m) (xxx)
4x100-Meter Relay – Alabama's 4x100-meter relay of freshmen Daija Lampkin and Tamara Clark and sophomores Symone Darius and Takyera Roberson was the top collegiate finisher in 43.26. The time is the fifth-fastest in school history.
1,500 Meters – Junior Sarah Mohan finished 11th in the 1,500 meters in 4:46.62.
100 Meters – Senior Olivia Fotopoulou was the No. 7 collegiate finisher in the 100 meters in 11.63
Shot Put – Junior Portious Warren was the No. 2 collegiate finisher in the shot put with a mark of 55-5 ¾ (16.88m), the No. 3 mark in school history.
Alabama Series
Warren – 49-1 ½ (14.97m); 55-5 ¾ (16.88m); 54-5 ¼ (16.59m); Foul; 55-5 ¾ (16.88m); 53-9 ¾ (16.40m)
400 Meters – Sophomore Katie Funcheon was the No. 2 collegiate finisher in the 400 meters with a time of 54.52. Sophomore Hope Mazi finished sixth in 55.33.
800 Meters – Junior Kristyn Williams finished second in the 800 meters in a UA-season best time of 2:08.12. Senior Caroline Barlow finished eighth in 2:16.12
Javelin – Freshman Tianah List was the No. 3 collegiate finisher in the javelin with a mark of 149-5 (45.54m)
Alabama Series
List – 131-11 (40.21m); 134-2 (40.90m); 147-5 (44.93m); 149-5 (45.54m); Foul; 135-7 (41.34m)
400-Meter Hurdles – Senior Kaitlin Walker was the No. 2 collegiate finisher in the 400-meter hurdles in a persona-best 58.34. The time is the eighth-fastest in school history.
200 Meters – Freshman Tamara Clark won the 200 meters in a personal-best 22.57, the third-fastest time in school history. Fellow freshman Daija Lampkin was the No. 3 collegiate finisher in 23.36 while sophomore Symone Darius finished fifth at 23.69. Lampkin and Darius' times are also personal bests.
3,000-Meter Steeplechase – Sophomore Caroline Brooks finished fourth in the 3,000-meter steeplechase in a UA-season best 11:24.07
4x400-Meter Relay – The Alabama "A" 4x400-meter relay of freshmen Daija Lampkin and Tamara Clark and sophomores Symone Darius and Takyera Roberson posted a season-best 3:34.37 for the No. 2 collegiate finish in the relay.
Tom Jones Invitational
Friday, April 13, 2018
Gainesville, Fla. (University of Florida)
Men
100 Meters – 2. Keitavious Walter, 10.12 (PSB) (TSB)
200 Meters – 6. Alize Ford, 20.84 (PB) (TSB)
400 Meters – 4. Champion Allison, 46.43 (TSB)
800 Meters – 5. Connor Ferrentino, 1:52.35; 8. Oliver Rigg, 1:53.68; 12. Andrew Powell, 1:54.42 (PB) 14. Dylan Scott, 1:55.42; 16. Noah Karr, 1:57.08
3,000 Meters – 6. Alex Wind, 8:59.78
110-Meter Hurdles (Prelims) – 1. Ruebin Walters, 13.48 (Q)
110-Meter Hurdles – 2. Ruebin Walters, 13.31 (PSB) (TSB)
3,000-Meter Steeplechase – 1. Elliott Miller, 9:24.53 (PB) (TSB)
4x100-Meter Relay – 2. Alabama A (Alize Ford, Keitavious Walter, Ruebin Walters, Skyler Bowden), 39.72 (TSB)
High Jump – 2. Shelby McEwen, 7-1 ¾ (2.18m); 6. Christian Edwards, 6-4 (1.93m)
Pole Vault – 2. Jake Spotswood, 16-10 ¾ (5.15m); 4. Ryan Lipe, 16-6 ¾ (5.05m) (PSB); NH. Will Herrscher
Triple Jump – 6. Michael Wiggins, 49-1 ½ (14.97m) (PB)
Women
100 Meters – 7. Olivia Fotopoulou, 11.63; 21. Krystal Sparling, 12.10
200 Meters – 1. Tamara Clark, 22.57 (PB); 3. Daija Lampkin, 23.36 (PB); 5. Symone Darius, 23.69 (PB); 7. Takyera Roberson, 23.81
400 Meters – 2. Katie Funcheon, 54.52; 6. Hope Mazi, 55.33
800 Meters – 2. Kristyn Williams, 2:08.12 (TSB); 8. Caroline Barlow, 2:16.12
1,500 Meters – 11. Sarah Mohan, 4:46.52
400-Meter Hurdles – 2. Kaitlin Walker, 58.34 (PB)
3,000-Meter Steeplechase – 4. Caroline Brooks. 11:24.07 (TSB) (PSB)
4x100-Meter Relay – 1. Alabama A (Daija Lampkin, Tamara Clark, Symone Darius, Takyera Roberson), 43.26 (TSB)
4x400-Meter Relay – 2. Alabama A (Daija Lampkin, Tamara Clark, Symone Darius, Takyera Roberson), 3:34.37 (TSB)
High Jump – 12. Esme Phillips, 5-0 ¼ (1.53m); NH. Stacey Destin
Pole Vault – 1. Britainy Smith, 13-3 ½ (4.05m) (PB); 4. Colleen Clancy, 12-7 ½ (3.85m)
Long Jump – 4. Filippa Fotopoulou, 20-7 (6.27m); 5. Kiara Williams, 20-3 ¾ (6.19m); 7. Tamara Moncrieffe, 19-4 (5.89m); 10. Jaimie Robinson, 18-6 ½ (5.65m)
Shot Put – 2. Portious Warren, 55-4 ¾ (16.88m) (PSB) (TSB)
Discus – 2. Portious Warren, 163-10 (49.93m); 4. Holly Julifs, 149-2 (45.46m)
Javelin – 3. Tianah List, 149-5 (45.54m)
Alabama Superlatives
School Top-10 Performances
Men
100 Meters – 8t. Keitavious Walter, 10.12 (PSB) (TSB)
110-Meter Hurdles – 2. Ruebin Walters, 13.31
Women
200 Meters – 3. Tamara Clark, 22.57
400-Meter Hurdles – 8. Kaitlin Walker, 58.34
Shot Put – 3. Portious Warren, 55-4 ¾ (16.88m)
Personal Bests
Men
200 Meters – Alize Ford, 20.84
800 Meters – Andrew Powell, 1:54.42
3,000-Meter Steeplechase – Elliott Miller, 9:24.53
Women
200 Meters – Tamara Clark, 22.57
200 Meters – Daija Lampkin, 23.36
200 Meters – Symone Darius, 23.69
400-Meter Hurdles – Kaitlin Walker, 58.34
Pole Vault – 1. Britainy Smith, 13-3 ½ (4.05m)
Personal Season Bests
Men
100 Meters – Keitavious Walter, 10.12
200 Meters – Alize Ford, 20.84
400 Meters –Champion Allison, 46.43
3,000-Meter Steeplechase – Elliott Miller, 9:24.53
110-Meter Hurdles – Ruebin Walters, 13.31
Women
800 Meters – Kristyn Williams, 2:08.12
3,000-Meter Steeplechase – Caroline Brooks. 11:24.07
Team Season Bests
Men
100 Meters – Keitavious Walter, 10.12
200 Meters – Alize Ford, 20.84
400 Meters –Champion Allison, 46.43
110-Meter Hurdles – Ruebin Walters, 13.31
3,000-Meter Steeplechase – Elliott Miller, 9:24.53
4x100-Meter Relay – Alabama A (Alize Ford, Keitavious Walter, Ruebin Walters, Skyler Bowden), 39.72
Shot Put – Portious Warren, 55-4 ¾ (16.88m)
Women
800 Meters – Kristyn Williams, 2:08.12
3,000-Meter Steeplechase – Caroline Brooks. 11:24.07
4x100-Meter Relay – 1. Alabama A (Daija Lampkin, Tamara Clark, Symone Darius, Takyera Roberson), 43.26
4x400-Meter Relay – 2. Alabama A (Daija Lampkin, Tamara Clark, Symone Darius, Takyera Roberson), 3:34.37
Shot Put – Portious Warren, 55-4 ¾ (16.88m)
PB – Personal Best
PSB – Personal Season Best
TSB – Team Season Best
SR – School Record
MR – Meet Record
FR – Facility Record
NM – No mark
NH – No height
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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