TicketsLOUISVILLE, Ky. – The University of Cincinnati track and field program claimed gold in two events and six podium finishes to close out the first day of competition at the Clark Wood Open in Louisville, Kentucky, Friday evening.
WINNER WINNER
On the men's side, Aaron Bienenfeld got back to work claiming a new personal best in the 5000m with a clocking of 13:45.72. With this time, Bienenfeld shattered the current meet record by 15 seconds and narrowly missing the UC all-time record by less than a second. This win serves as Bienenfeld's first individual outdoor win of the season and his first since the American Athletic Conference Championship two years ago, which he claimed in the 10,000m.
On the women's side, Taylor Beard soared through the rankings to claim a top mark of 1.79m (5-10.50) in the women's high jump, and her first individual outdoor career win. Following her success from this year's Indoor season where she claimed four high jump victories, Beard shares the 13th slot in the nation with her performance at the Clark Wood Open.
NOTABLE PERFORMANCES
Ellie Leather left it all on the track narrowly missing the first-place crown by .03 seconds in the 800m. With a personal best time of 2:08.19, Leather edged out the previous meet record which was previously set at 2:09.79. Breaking her way into another UC record, she now holds the No.2 slot all-time for an individual performance in the 800m.
UP NEXT
The Bearcats welcome a full day of running events slated to start at Noon ET with the women's 100m dash prelims. The running events will take place through the afternoon, closing out the meet with the men's 4x400m relay at 4:40 p.m. ET. Saturday will house just four field events, starting with the men's triple jump at 12:30 p.m. ET and finishing up at 3:30 p.m. with the men's discus throw.
HOW TO FOLLOW ALONG
The Clark Wood Open will provide live results through Athletic Live, available here.
FOLLOW US
GoBearcats.com is your one-stop destination for all things UC Athletics. Socially, the team can also be followed on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram with all using the handle GoBearcatsTFXC. As always, fans are encouraged to join in the conversation using the hashtag #Bearcats.
RESULTS
CLARK WOOD OPEN
April 23, 2021- Louisville, Kentucky
MEN'S RESULTS
RUNNING EVENTS
Men's 800m Run
20. Matt Stump – 1:59.37
DNS – Tyler Wirth
Men's 5000m Run
1. Aaron Bienenfeld – 13:45.72 (MEET RECORD) (PERSONAL BEST)
7. Nick DeHaven – 14:45.21
16. Ryan Guenthner – 15:20.70
DNF – Alec Sandusky
FIELD EVENTS
Men's Hammer Throw
3. Sam Meece – 57.78m (189-06)
9. Jacob Rieman – 54.20 (177-10)
DNS – Danny Jones
Men's High Jump
7. Jeremy Hayton -1.99m (6-06.25)
DNS – Cannon Riddle
Men's Pole Vault
10. Cameron Algren – 4.56 (14-11.50)
12. Damien Berthenet - 4.56 (14-11.50)
NH – Brock Shellhaas
Men's Shot Put
21. Danny Jones – 15.31m (50-02.75)
21. Korbin Spencer – 15.31m (50-02.75)
Men's Long Jump
4. Austin Edwards – 7.40m (24-03.50)
5. Andre Wright – 7.38m (24-02.50)
10. Damien Berthenet – 7.14 (23-05.25)
DNS – Tim Maduka
WOMEN'S RESULTS
RUNNING EVENTS
Women's 200m Dash
19. Alicia Thorpe – 24.94
33. Juliet McGregor – 25.94
Women's 400m Hurdles
7. Victoria Abunaw – 1:03.66
DNS – Katie Straus
DNS – Calista Manns
Women's 800m Run
2. Ellie Leather – 2:08.19
3. Carmen Licht – 2:12.23
8. Jodie Pierce – 2:13.84
Women's 5000m Run
3. Katrina Patterson – 16:52.37
10. Maddie Walker – 17.22.63
16. Maggie Breitenstein – 18:18.07
DNF – Sam Mikula
FIELD EVENTS
Women's Hammer Throw
19. Hannah Jackson – 50.24m (164-10)
20. Jane Sensibaugh – 47.97m (157-04)
FOUL – Malin Smith
Women's High Jump
1. Taylor Beard – 1.79m (5-10.50)
9. Katie Straus – 1.61m (5-03.25)
20. Sydney Spears – 1.56m (5-01.25)
23. Alyssa Matheny – 1.56m (5-01.25)
Women's Long Jump
20. Anaya Dees – 5.67m (18-07.25)
27. Sydney Spears - 5.26m (17-03.25)
29. Kennedy Marable – 4.32m (14-02.25)
Women's Pole Vault
7. Lily Bunse – 3.68m (12-00.75)
11. Noelle Meeker – 3.53m (11-07)
16. Macy Urig – 3.38m (11-1)
Women's Shot Put
4. Malin Smith – 15.53m (50-11.50)
21. Hannah Jackson – 13.22m (43-4.50)
24. Alexandria Hunter – 12.84m (24-01.50)
WINNER WINNER
On the men's side, Aaron Bienenfeld got back to work claiming a new personal best in the 5000m with a clocking of 13:45.72. With this time, Bienenfeld shattered the current meet record by 15 seconds and narrowly missing the UC all-time record by less than a second. This win serves as Bienenfeld's first individual outdoor win of the season and his first since the American Athletic Conference Championship two years ago, which he claimed in the 10,000m.
On the women's side, Taylor Beard soared through the rankings to claim a top mark of 1.79m (5-10.50) in the women's high jump, and her first individual outdoor career win. Following her success from this year's Indoor season where she claimed four high jump victories, Beard shares the 13th slot in the nation with her performance at the Clark Wood Open.
NOTABLE PERFORMANCES
Ellie Leather left it all on the track narrowly missing the first-place crown by .03 seconds in the 800m. With a personal best time of 2:08.19, Leather edged out the previous meet record which was previously set at 2:09.79. Breaking her way into another UC record, she now holds the No.2 slot all-time for an individual performance in the 800m.
UP NEXT
The Bearcats welcome a full day of running events slated to start at Noon ET with the women's 100m dash prelims. The running events will take place through the afternoon, closing out the meet with the men's 4x400m relay at 4:40 p.m. ET. Saturday will house just four field events, starting with the men's triple jump at 12:30 p.m. ET and finishing up at 3:30 p.m. with the men's discus throw.
HOW TO FOLLOW ALONG
The Clark Wood Open will provide live results through Athletic Live, available here.
FOLLOW US
GoBearcats.com is your one-stop destination for all things UC Athletics. Socially, the team can also be followed on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram with all using the handle GoBearcatsTFXC. As always, fans are encouraged to join in the conversation using the hashtag #Bearcats.
RESULTS
CLARK WOOD OPEN
April 23, 2021- Louisville, Kentucky
MEN'S RESULTS
RUNNING EVENTS
Men's 800m Run
20. Matt Stump – 1:59.37
DNS – Tyler Wirth
Men's 5000m Run
1. Aaron Bienenfeld – 13:45.72 (MEET RECORD) (PERSONAL BEST)
7. Nick DeHaven – 14:45.21
16. Ryan Guenthner – 15:20.70
DNF – Alec Sandusky
FIELD EVENTS
Men's Hammer Throw
3. Sam Meece – 57.78m (189-06)
9. Jacob Rieman – 54.20 (177-10)
DNS – Danny Jones
Men's High Jump
7. Jeremy Hayton -1.99m (6-06.25)
DNS – Cannon Riddle
Men's Pole Vault
10. Cameron Algren – 4.56 (14-11.50)
12. Damien Berthenet - 4.56 (14-11.50)
NH – Brock Shellhaas
Men's Shot Put
21. Danny Jones – 15.31m (50-02.75)
21. Korbin Spencer – 15.31m (50-02.75)
Men's Long Jump
4. Austin Edwards – 7.40m (24-03.50)
5. Andre Wright – 7.38m (24-02.50)
10. Damien Berthenet – 7.14 (23-05.25)
DNS – Tim Maduka
WOMEN'S RESULTS
RUNNING EVENTS
Women's 200m Dash
19. Alicia Thorpe – 24.94
33. Juliet McGregor – 25.94
Women's 400m Hurdles
7. Victoria Abunaw – 1:03.66
DNS – Katie Straus
DNS – Calista Manns
Women's 800m Run
2. Ellie Leather – 2:08.19
3. Carmen Licht – 2:12.23
8. Jodie Pierce – 2:13.84
Women's 5000m Run
3. Katrina Patterson – 16:52.37
10. Maddie Walker – 17.22.63
16. Maggie Breitenstein – 18:18.07
DNF – Sam Mikula
FIELD EVENTS
Women's Hammer Throw
19. Hannah Jackson – 50.24m (164-10)
20. Jane Sensibaugh – 47.97m (157-04)
FOUL – Malin Smith
Women's High Jump
1. Taylor Beard – 1.79m (5-10.50)
9. Katie Straus – 1.61m (5-03.25)
20. Sydney Spears – 1.56m (5-01.25)
23. Alyssa Matheny – 1.56m (5-01.25)
Women's Long Jump
20. Anaya Dees – 5.67m (18-07.25)
27. Sydney Spears - 5.26m (17-03.25)
29. Kennedy Marable – 4.32m (14-02.25)
Women's Pole Vault
7. Lily Bunse – 3.68m (12-00.75)
11. Noelle Meeker – 3.53m (11-07)
16. Macy Urig – 3.38m (11-1)
Women's Shot Put
4. Malin Smith – 15.53m (50-11.50)
21. Hannah Jackson – 13.22m (43-4.50)
24. Alexandria Hunter – 12.84m (24-01.50)