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Friday, April 29
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Corky/Crofoot Shootout
Tech throws, Zahafi record highlight Friday’s events
April 29, 2022 | Track and Field
The Red Raiders will honor their seniors Saturday afternoon at 2:30 pm on the track
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Texas Tech track and field team wrapped up day one of the Corky/Crofoot Shootout with the throws portion Friday evening. Meanwhile, Moad Zahafi represented Tech at the Drake Relays running in his first-ever 1500 as he broke Tech's 2021 school record.
Racing in windy and light rain conditions, Zahafi placed second overall with a school-record breaking time of 3:39.59. It was the Moroccan's first-ever 1500 race as he broke Takieddine Hedeilli's 2021 mark of 3:41.60. In the process, he is also the first Red Raider to go sub 3:41 in the event.
Oladipo once again led the way for the men, this time in the hammer throw. He tossed a mark of 58.96m (193-5) – first throw – to cap off his day. Meanwhile, Johnson led her field in her first throw at 49.57m (168-7) and then tossed it 51.39m (168-7) on her final attempt to stand as the winner.
The Red Raiders close out the Corky/Crofoot Shootout Saturday with the senior recognition beginning at 2:30 p.m. on the main track area.
Racing in windy and light rain conditions, Zahafi placed second overall with a school-record breaking time of 3:39.59. It was the Moroccan's first-ever 1500 race as he broke Takieddine Hedeilli's 2021 mark of 3:41.60. In the process, he is also the first Red Raider to go sub 3:41 in the event.
In the men's final flight of the discus, Gabe Oladipo led the way with a mark of 57.47m (188-6) taking first overall. Jacob Mechler (51.95m, 170-5) placed third while Konner Wood (50.65m, 166-2) was behind him in fourth with a new PR. In the second flight, Gary Haasbroek finished sixth but recorded a new PR in the process at 39.80m (130-7).New Texas Tech school record holder Moad Zahafi in 1500m with 3:39.59. #awesome #competitor pic.twitter.com/xrsM3rMJWU
— Jon Murray (@CoachJonMurray) April 30, 2022
Over on the women's side, the Red Raiders were paced by Seasons Usual placing second with a mark of 55.58m (182-4) as Kayli Johnson placed third at 50.73m (166-5). Abigale Rhodes rounded out the top 8 coming in seventh, registering at 41.91m (137-6).1st! @ShowtimeGeee takes the hammer throw win at 58.96m ?? pic.twitter.com/I9LNNlx8rT
— Texas Tech Track & Field (@TexasTechTF) April 30, 2022
Oladipo once again led the way for the men, this time in the hammer throw. He tossed a mark of 58.96m (193-5) – first throw – to cap off his day. Meanwhile, Johnson led her field in her first throw at 49.57m (168-7) and then tossed it 51.39m (168-7) on her final attempt to stand as the winner.
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— Texas Tech Track & Field (@TexasTechTF) April 30, 2022
1st! @itskaylij slings it 51.39m to stand on top! pic.twitter.com/JFgTwjqrDd
The Red Raiders close out the Corky/Crofoot Shootout Saturday with the senior recognition beginning at 2:30 p.m. on the main track area.
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