'Roos Set to Open 2013 at KU's Bill Easton Classic
1/4/2013 12:39:00 PM | Track and Field
Along with the Kangaroos and Jayhawks, 13 other schools from across the Midwest will participate in Saturday's competition, as the festivities are set to begin at 1 p.m.
In the first meet of the season on Dec. 6, multiple 'Roos shined at KU's Bob Timmons Challenge, including junior Kris Leverette taking first in both the shot put (43-06.00 - 13.26m) and weight throw (57-07.50 - 17.56m) events. In the triple jump, meanwhile, senior D.C. Okonta won the event with a mark of 48-11.00 (14.91m), while freshman Eric Carter placed second (21-10.00 - 6.65m) in the long jump.
On the women's side, three athletes placed in the top five of the long jump, spearheaded by Michelle Momo's second place finish with a personal best mark of 18-05.75 (5.63m). Freshmen Sydia Darker (17-02.00 - 5.23m) and Patricia Miller (17-01.50 - 5.22m), meanwhile, finished fourth and fifth, respectively.
Also, sophomore Briana Carter and senior Stephany Johnson turned in top performances for the Kangaroos. In the triple jump, Carter placed first with a personal best mark of 39-02.25 (11.94m), while Johnson finished second (38-10.50 - 11.85m). Miller also placed fifth in this event with a mark of 38-02.00 (11.63m).
Rounding out the top outings for the women were sophomore Dahlia Dyson placing second in the weigh throw with a personal best mark of 55-02.75 (16.83m), followed by senior Susan Brueggemann finishing third (49.07.25 - 15.12m).
Next week, the Blue & Gold will return to Lawrence for the Jayhawk Challenge on Friday, Jan. 11, while some will compete in the Holiday Inn Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 12 in Lincoln, Neb.
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