Alabama
Crimson Tide Invitational
Track and Field Amasses Four Top-Five Finishes on Opening Day of the Crimson Tide Invitational
4/5/2024 10:32:00 PM | Track & Field, Cross Country
The Crimson Tide will compete in 23 different events on Saturday to close the weekend meet
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – On the opening day of the Crimson Tide Invitational, Alabama track and field grabbed four top-five finishes at the Sam Bailey Track and Field Stadium.
Chandler Hayden highlighted the night as she claimed possession of second place with a 62.72-meter (205-9) toss in the women's hammer throw. Her mark is the sixth-best mark in program history.
In addition to Hayden, Alabama saw four additional student-athletes claim top-seven finishes as Ruben Banks (62.91m | 206-4) and Tommy Danner (50.52m | 165-9) took third and fifth, respectively, in the men's hammer throw, Amani Heaven secured fourth in the women's discus (49.96m | 163-11) and Barry Evans finished seventh in the men's discus behind a new personal-best mark of 52.99m (173-10).
On the final day of the Crimson Tide Invitational, Makenna Uranga and Aspen Arrowsmith will get the Tide rolling in the women's javelin throw at 10:30 a.m. CT, with senior day festivities beginning at 12:05 p.m. CT.
CRIMSON TIDE TOP FINISHES
- Tommy Danner finished fifth in the men's hammer throw with a 50.52-meter (165-9) toss
- Chandler Hayden took second with a 62.72-meter (205-9) mark in the women's hammer throw
- Her throw is the sixth-best performance in program history
- Ruben Banks threw a 62.91-meter (206-4) toss in the men's hammer throw invitational to claim third
- Amani Heaven finished fourth in the women's discus throw with a 49.96-meter (163-11) mark
- Barry Evans claimed seventh in the men's discus throw with 52.99-meter (173-10) throw
- His mark is a new PR
UP NEXT
- Alabama returns to action Saturday for the final day of the Crimson Tide Invitational
- Senior Day festivities will take place at 12:05 p.m. CT
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