Texas Tech University Athletics
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Bryan Clay
Red Raiders conclude Friday’s competition
April 17, 2026 | Track and Field
Lovina Ewusi in Florida lowered her national record in the 400m hurdles
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Texas Tech track and field team wrapped up day one of competition around the country this weekend.
Meet Coverage
· Live results (Joe Gillespie)
Bryan Clay
Thursday night, Titus Kimaru solidified himself as the new record holder in the 3k steeplechase. The sophomore placed second overall with a time of 8:18.26. Bernard Keter previously held the record at 8:33.75, set at the NCAA Championships in 2016.
Friday evening in Azusa, Stephen Mutai opened his season in the 800m with a time of 1:47.65 as he finished fourth overall.
Tom Jones
Lovina Ewusi highlighted Friday's night races in the 400m hurdles as she placed 11th overall with a time of 56.41, lowering her Ghana national record and moving to No. 3 all-time in Tech history.
Olayinka Olajide paced the women's 200m group as she finished ninth overall with a time of 22.76 (2.9w) – No. 4 all-time in TT history when it comes to wind-aided times.
Mt. SAC
Tamiah Washington placed second in the long jump leaping 6.33m (20-1 ½) as Renata Vodyanszka finished fifth with a mark of 6.08m (19-11 ½), Olga Szlachta was right behind her in sixth leaping 6.04m (19-9 ¾).
Joe Gillespie
Leah Howard and Isaac Woodward won the javelin competition. Howard threw 49.00m (160-9) as Woodward went 66.27m (217-5). For Woodward, it's a nine-foot PB throw. Mckenzie Davis won the discus competition throwing 53.01m (173-11). Trey Davis placed second with a mark of 54.03m (177-3).
Up Next
Tech will start the final day of the weekend beginning in Florida at 8:30 am CT in the 100m hurdles.
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