Ruben Banks Finishes Fourth in Weight Throw on Day One of the NCAA Indoor Championships
3/7/2024 9:43:00 PM | Track & Field, Cross Country
Banks’ 23.05-meter throw (75-7.50) was the farthest by an SEC thrower and secured the Crimson Tide five points in the men’s team standings
BOSTON – On the opening day of the 2024 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships, the Alabama men's and women's track team competed in the weight throw, represented by Ruben Banks and Chandler Hayden.
Banks' 23.05-meter (75-7.50) throw originally resulted in a third-place finish, however after a protest, the junior dropped to fourth in the men's weight throw final standings. Despite the protest, the junior still recorded the farthest mark by a Southeastern Conference thrower. On the women's side, Hayden launched a 21.37-meter (70-1.50) throw to secure 10th place.
At the conclusion of day one, the Alabama men's contingent sits in fourth place.
The second day of the national meet will get underway at 3:30 p.m. CT Friday with Khaleb McRae and Chris Robinson set to compete in the men's 400-meter dash prelims.
CRIMSON TIDE TOP FINISHES
- Ruben Banks took home fourth in the men's weight throw with a 23.05-meter (75-7.50) throw
- Chandler Hayden finished 10th in the women's weight throw with a 21.37-meter (70-1.50) mark
UP NEXT
- Alabama will return to the track Friday for the second day of the 2024 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships
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