Track and Field Claims Two Event Wins To Open The Outdoor Season

CINCINNATI – The University of Cincinnati track and field program finished up its first day of competition at the Oliver Nikoloff Invitational with two event wins in the women's javelin and men's hammer throw.

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Track and Field Claims Two Event Wins To Open The Outdoor SeasonTrack and Field Claims Two Event Wins To Open The Outdoor Season
CINCINNATI – The University of Cincinnati track and field program finished up its first day of competition at the Oliver Nikoloff Invitational with two event wins in the women's javelin and men's hammer throw.
 
On the men's side, Sam Meece posted a mark of 59.24 meters in the men's hammer throw, enough for a first-place finish.
 
On the women's side, Freshman Leonie Troeger made an instant impact for the Bearcats in her collegiate debut, claiming her first career win with a mark of 48.02 meters in the women's javelin throw. With this mark Troeger breaks into the UC all-time record book claiming second best slot all-time.
 
SENIOR DAY
On Saturday, Cincinnati track and field will honor its 25 seniors for their contributions and time in the program. Those 25 individuals include: Damien Berthenet, Aaron Bienenfeld, Nick DeHaven, Austin Edwards, Arthur Greenlee IV, Ryan Guenthner, Jonathan Harley, Albert Kalala, Chukwuma Maduka, Isaiah McCall, Alec Sandusky, Matt Stump, Brandon White, Andre Wright, Ellee Bullock, Lily Bunse, Rachel Coghill, Kylie Cutlip, Sydney Hess, Sydney Kilgore, Tiona Lattimore, Hannah Markel, Sam Mikula, Katrina Patterson, and Jane Sensibaugh.
 
UP NEXT
The Bearcats kick off the second day of competition with field events starting 10 a.m. beginning with men's discus and the first running event, the men's 3,000m steeplechase beginning at noon.
 
OLIVER NIKOLOFF INVITATIONAL
Friday, April 2, 2021- Cincinnati, Ohio
 
MEN'S RESULTS
FIELD EVENTS
Hammer Throw
1. Sam Meece – 59.24m  
2. Jacob Rieman – 57.23m
5. Danny Jones – 51.78m
7. Korbin Spencer – 41.03m
 
WOMEN'S RESULTS
FIELD EVENTS
Javelin Throw
1. Leonie Troeger – 48.02m
3. Katie Straus – 35.33m
5. Juliet McGregor – 33.78m
7. Sydney Spears – 29.93m
9. Taylor Beard – 23.29m
 
Hammer Throw
3. Malin Smith – 52.07m
5. Hannah Jackson – 49.81m
6. Jane Sensibaugh – 49.74m
8. Izzy Kline – 47.04m
9. Kristen Clay – 45.61m
FOUL – Alexandria Hunter
 
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