TicketsBloomington, Ind. – The Billy Hayes Invitational has ended with multiple wins from the Bearcats. The women's throwing squad brought home two of these wins with Hannah Jackson in the hammer throw and Leonie Troeger in the javelin throw.
PERFORMANCES OF NOTE
Women's Hammer Throw:
Jackson lead the hammer throw and brought home the gold with her throw of 52.57m (172' 5"). Kirsten Clay finished in eight in the event with a throw of 44.85m.
Women's Javelin Throw:
Troeger returned to her first meet after having been out for a majority of this season with an injury to win the javelin throw. She threw for 46.81m (153' 7") to win the event in Bloomington.
Women's 100m Hurdles:
Victoria Abunaw placed first in the 100m hurdles with a time of 13.73. This was just .01 off her 2022 season best and .03 off her all-time best. Calista Manns also made the final and ran a 15.45 to place ninth.
NEXT UP
The Bearcats will be traveling to Wichita, Kan. to compete in the American Athletic Conference Outdoor Championship meet. Athletes are expected to compete in every event at the meet and hope to improve upon their finishes at the indoor championship meet.
2022 Billy Hayes Invitational
Bloomington, Ind.
May 6, 2022
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Full Results:
Women's Results
1500m Run:
5. Lauren Kemper – 4:47.11
100m Hurdles:
1. Victoria Abunaw – 13.73
9. Calista Manns – 15.45
4x100m Relay:
Caisja Chandler, Faith Banks, Alicia Thorpe, Juliet McGregor – 44.88
High Jump:
4. Alyssa Matheny – 1.68m (5-06.00)
Shot Put:
6. Hannah Jackson – 13.02m (42-08.75)
Hammer Throw:
1. Hannah Jackson – 52.57m (172-05.00)
8. Kirsten Clay – 44.85m (147-01.00)
Javelin Throw:
1. Leonie Troeger – 46.81m (153-07.00)
Men's Results
110m Hurdles:
8. Brandon Johnson – 14.69
High Jump:
5. Roderick Flint – 2.00m (6-06.75)
7. Jeremy Hayton – 1.92m (6-03.75)
Pole Vault:
5. Justin Abrams – 4.84m (15-10.50)
6. Brock Shellhaas – 4.84m (15-10.50)
Discus Throw:
3. Sam Meece – 48.17m (158-00.00)
5. Danny Jones – 47.51 (155-10.00)
6. Korbin Spencer – 46.97m (154-01.00)
Hammer Throw:
4. Danny Jones – 54.08m (177-05.00)
9. Korbin Spencer – 45.50m (149-03.00)
PERFORMANCES OF NOTE
Women's Hammer Throw:
Jackson lead the hammer throw and brought home the gold with her throw of 52.57m (172' 5"). Kirsten Clay finished in eight in the event with a throw of 44.85m.
Women's Javelin Throw:
Troeger returned to her first meet after having been out for a majority of this season with an injury to win the javelin throw. She threw for 46.81m (153' 7") to win the event in Bloomington.
Women's 100m Hurdles:
Victoria Abunaw placed first in the 100m hurdles with a time of 13.73. This was just .01 off her 2022 season best and .03 off her all-time best. Calista Manns also made the final and ran a 15.45 to place ninth.
NEXT UP
The Bearcats will be traveling to Wichita, Kan. to compete in the American Athletic Conference Outdoor Championship meet. Athletes are expected to compete in every event at the meet and hope to improve upon their finishes at the indoor championship meet.
2022 Billy Hayes Invitational
Bloomington, Ind.
May 6, 2022
FOLLOW US
For up to the minute updates, follow UC Track & Field/Cross Country (@GoBearcatsTFXC) on Twitter, Facebook (GoBearcatsTFXC) and Instagram (GoBearcatsTFXC) and join in the conversation by using the hashtag #Bearcatstfxc.
Full Results:
Women's Results
1500m Run:
5. Lauren Kemper – 4:47.11
100m Hurdles:
1. Victoria Abunaw – 13.73
9. Calista Manns – 15.45
4x100m Relay:
Caisja Chandler, Faith Banks, Alicia Thorpe, Juliet McGregor – 44.88
High Jump:
4. Alyssa Matheny – 1.68m (5-06.00)
Shot Put:
6. Hannah Jackson – 13.02m (42-08.75)
Hammer Throw:
1. Hannah Jackson – 52.57m (172-05.00)
8. Kirsten Clay – 44.85m (147-01.00)
Javelin Throw:
1. Leonie Troeger – 46.81m (153-07.00)
Men's Results
110m Hurdles:
8. Brandon Johnson – 14.69
High Jump:
5. Roderick Flint – 2.00m (6-06.75)
7. Jeremy Hayton – 1.92m (6-03.75)
Pole Vault:
5. Justin Abrams – 4.84m (15-10.50)
6. Brock Shellhaas – 4.84m (15-10.50)
Discus Throw:
3. Sam Meece – 48.17m (158-00.00)
5. Danny Jones – 47.51 (155-10.00)
6. Korbin Spencer – 46.97m (154-01.00)
Hammer Throw:
4. Danny Jones – 54.08m (177-05.00)
9. Korbin Spencer – 45.50m (149-03.00)