Alabama Track Opens Multi-Meet Weekend With Strong Performances Across Three Competitions
2/14/2025 10:15:00 PM | Track & Field, Cross Country
The Crimson Tide saw three top-five finishes in Fayetteville, Ark., two top-40 finishes in Boston and one win in Nashville, Tenn.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Splitting up to compete at three different meets, the Alabama track and field teams resumed its indoor season Friday as the majority of the program opened the weekend at the Tyson Invitational in Fayetteville, Ark. In addition, members of the Tide's distance contingent traveled to both the Music City Challenge in Nashville, Tenn., as well as the David Hemery Valentine Invitational in Boston.
Hudson Hurst claimed a win for Alabama in the 5000m at the Music City Challenge in Nashville, Tenn., clocking a career-best 13:56.98. Ruben Banks (weight throw), Patrick Daves (60m hurdles) and Caelyn Harris (long jump) each posted top-five finishes, respectively, in Fayetteville, Ark. at the Tyson Invitational.
Dennis Kipruto (5000m) and Ezekiel Pitireng (3000m) each earned top 40 finishes in fields of over 200 athletes in Boston at the David Hemery Valentine Invitational. Both Kipruto (13:41.64) and Pitireng (7:56.64) recorded career bests.
Team Stats
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During the opening day, across all three meets, Alabama accumulated one win and three top-five finishes
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The Tyson Invitational highlighted the Crimson Tide's first day of the weekend's competition with three performances earning top-five finishes.
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Hudson Hurst, Dennis Kipruto and Ezekiel Pitireng all recorded personal bests in their respective events
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Caelyn Harris tallied a season-best in the long jump
Top-Five Alabama Finishes | Tyson Invitational | Fayetteville, Ark.
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60m Hurdles
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4th | Patrick Daves | men's | 8.24
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Weight Throw
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3rd | Ruben Banks | men's | 22.26m (73-9)
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Long Jump
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2nd | Caelyn Harris | women's | 6.37m (20-10 ¾)
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Top-Five Alabama Finishes | Music City Challenge | Nashville, Tenn.
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5000m
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1st | Hudson Hurst | men's | 13:56.98
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Top-40 Alabama Finishes | David Hemery Valentine Invitational | Boston
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3000m
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40th-of-243 | Ezekiel Pitireng | men's | 7:56.08
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5000m
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38th-of-212 | Dennis Kipruto | men's | 13:41.64
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