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Red Raiders conclude day one of Michael Johnson Invite
April 19, 2024 | Track and Field
This weekend marks the final regular season meet on the road for Tech
WACO, Texas – The Texas Tech track and field team wrapped up day one of the Michael Johnson Invite Friday night at the Clyde Hart Track and Field Stadium.
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Meet Coverage Â
The morning kicked off with the men's pole vault competition as Carson Dittel paced the way for Tech placing third with a SB height of 5.20m (17-0 ¾). Not too long after, Konner Wood finished third in the hammer throwing 61.76m (202-7).
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In the women's long jump, Ruta Lasmane opened her season in the event leaping 6.28m (20-7 ¼) (2.8w), placing fourth.
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The women's pole vault saw a 5-5-6 finish, led by Olivia Cade clearing 4.05m (13-3 ½). Kaitlyn Banas and Kashlee Dickinson both cleared the same height, tying for sixth place. Â
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Devin Roberson paced the men's discus crew coming in second with a heave of 58.17m (190-10).
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Notables
Up Next
Texas Tech wraps up the meet beginning tomorrow morning with the women's javelin at 11 a.m.
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Meet Coverage Â
The morning kicked off with the men's pole vault competition as Carson Dittel paced the way for Tech placing third with a SB height of 5.20m (17-0 ¾). Not too long after, Konner Wood finished third in the hammer throwing 61.76m (202-7).
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In the women's long jump, Ruta Lasmane opened her season in the event leaping 6.28m (20-7 ¼) (2.8w), placing fourth.
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The women's pole vault saw a 5-5-6 finish, led by Olivia Cade clearing 4.05m (13-3 ½). Kaitlyn Banas and Kashlee Dickinson both cleared the same height, tying for sixth place. Â
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Devin Roberson paced the men's discus crew coming in second with a heave of 58.17m (190-10).
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Notables
- Zoe Burleson finished third in the discus at 52.76m (173-1)
- Carl Hicks posted a 200m time of 21.64 (1.6w) for a new outdoor PB as he placed 23rd
- Daniel Omah secured a new PB in the 200m running a 21.81 (0.9), He placed 27th
- Melanie Jacobs ran a 5-second PB in the 1500m going 4:41.22 placing 12th
- Liam Walsh ran a 4-second PB with a time of 3:51.64 as he placed 4th
Up Next
Texas Tech wraps up the meet beginning tomorrow morning with the women's javelin at 11 a.m.
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Players Mentioned
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Thursday, March 06
Postmeet Press Conference: Big 12 Indoor Championships
Saturday, March 01
Wes Kittley Media Session - Big 12s Indoor Preview
Wednesday, February 26
Sean Gribble Media Session
Wednesday, January 22


















