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Adeshina joins The Bowerman Watch List
February 07, 2024 | Track and Field
Adeshina has competed in three meets this indoor season
NEW ORLEANS, La. – Freshman high jumper Temitope Adeshina was named to The Bowerman Mid-Indoor Watch List, the organization announced Wednesday afternoon.
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Adeshina was one of three freshmen to join the list along with South Carolina's JaMeesia Ford and Washington's Hanna Moll. She also becomes the fourth Tech female to be named to the list, joining Ruth Usoro (2021-22), Monae' Nichols (2021) and Demisha Roswell (2022).
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Adeshina holds the NCAAs top high jump mark at 1.96m (6-5) which ranks No. 3 in the world. She registered the mark at the Corky Classic (1/19) and in the process, set a new Tech record. At the moment, the Nigerian owns the top-3 high jump marks for TTU and overall, six of the top-10.
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In three competitions this season, Adeshina has bowed out once attempting 1.97m (6-5.50), the Olympic standard for this summer's games in Paris.
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The Bowerman Watch List Update #1
Temitope Adeshina, Texas Tech (Jumps)*
Alia Armstrong, LSU (Sprints/Hurdles)
Lamara Distin, Texas A&M (Jumps)
JaMessia Ford, South Carolina (Sprints)*
Brianna Lyston, LSU (Sprints)*
Olivia Markezich, Notre Dame (Distance)
Hana Moll, Washington (Pole Vault)*
Michaela Rose, LSU (Mid-Distance)
Ackelia Smith, Texas (Jumps)
Parker Valby, Florida (Distance)
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* Making watch list career debuts
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Up Next
Tech is back in action this weekend hosting the Jarvis Scott Open Friday and Saturday.
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Adeshina was one of three freshmen to join the list along with South Carolina's JaMeesia Ford and Washington's Hanna Moll. She also becomes the fourth Tech female to be named to the list, joining Ruth Usoro (2021-22), Monae' Nichols (2021) and Demisha Roswell (2022).
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Adeshina holds the NCAAs top high jump mark at 1.96m (6-5) which ranks No. 3 in the world. She registered the mark at the Corky Classic (1/19) and in the process, set a new Tech record. At the moment, the Nigerian owns the top-3 high jump marks for TTU and overall, six of the top-10.
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In three competitions this season, Adeshina has bowed out once attempting 1.97m (6-5.50), the Olympic standard for this summer's games in Paris.
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The Bowerman Watch List Update #1
Temitope Adeshina, Texas Tech (Jumps)*
Alia Armstrong, LSU (Sprints/Hurdles)
Lamara Distin, Texas A&M (Jumps)
JaMessia Ford, South Carolina (Sprints)*
Brianna Lyston, LSU (Sprints)*
Olivia Markezich, Notre Dame (Distance)
Hana Moll, Washington (Pole Vault)*
Michaela Rose, LSU (Mid-Distance)
Ackelia Smith, Texas (Jumps)
Parker Valby, Florida (Distance)
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* Making watch list career debuts
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Up Next
Tech is back in action this weekend hosting the Jarvis Scott Open Friday and Saturday.
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