Texas Tech University Athletics
Hall Qualifies for Pan American Junior Championships
June 23, 2017 | Track and Field
Freshman Justin Hall takes second place in the long jump to join team USA at the U20 championships.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Day one of junior championships began today as the senior championships continued on with their second day of competition. Two Red Raiders competed in the finals with one advancement to the Pan American Championships. Â
Â
Justin Hall made a first-attempt leap of 7.56m/24-9.75 in the long jump that stuck for a No. 2 finish overall at the USATF Junior Championships. This jump earned Hall a spot on Team USA, traveling to the U20 Pan American Junior Championships in Lima, Peru, on July 21-23.
Â
Kyle Collins qualified for the men's 400m finals with a 45.10 run that placed ninth overall. This was Collins' third fastest race ever. He will continue in his battle to move on to the IAAF World Championships tomorrow at 3:31 p.m CDT.
Â
Zarriea Willis tied for seventh overall in the women's high jump finals. Willis cleared 1.80m/5-10.75 in her first attempt, yet did not move on after her misses at 1.85m-6-0.75.
Â
Norman Grimes competed in the men's 400m hurdles, finishing 11th clocking a 52.10 run. This was Grimes' first meet to compete in since the indoor season.
Â
Collins is the lone Red Raider competition to look out for tomorrow, as he fights to finish in the top-two in the men's 400m finals at 3:31 p.m. CDT.
Â
Justin Hall made a first-attempt leap of 7.56m/24-9.75 in the long jump that stuck for a No. 2 finish overall at the USATF Junior Championships. This jump earned Hall a spot on Team USA, traveling to the U20 Pan American Junior Championships in Lima, Peru, on July 21-23.
Â
Kyle Collins qualified for the men's 400m finals with a 45.10 run that placed ninth overall. This was Collins' third fastest race ever. He will continue in his battle to move on to the IAAF World Championships tomorrow at 3:31 p.m CDT.
Â
Zarriea Willis tied for seventh overall in the women's high jump finals. Willis cleared 1.80m/5-10.75 in her first attempt, yet did not move on after her misses at 1.85m-6-0.75.
Â
Norman Grimes competed in the men's 400m hurdles, finishing 11th clocking a 52.10 run. This was Grimes' first meet to compete in since the indoor season.
Â
Collins is the lone Red Raider competition to look out for tomorrow, as he fights to finish in the top-two in the men's 400m finals at 3:31 p.m. CDT.
??Justin Hall is headed to Trujillo, Peru for his No. 2? finish in the men's long jump, at a leap of 7.56m/24-9 ¾ #WreckEm pic.twitter.com/QrVrzgLxFV
— TTU Track & Field/XC (@TTU_TF_XC) June 23, 2017
Players Mentioned
Sprints
/ Track and Field
Jumps
/ Track and Field
Jumps
/ Track and FieldWes Kittley Media Session
Friday, May 22
2026 Big 12 Outdoor Championships Recap
Friday, May 22
2026 Texas Relays Recap
Wednesday, April 08
Wes Kittley Media Session
Wednesday, April 08