Kansas City
Summit League Championships
Mahgoub Crown 800m Champ at Summit League Indoor Championships
2/24/2024 11:02:00 PM | Track and Field
Roos walk away from The Summit League Championships with eight top-five finishes
FARGO, ND. - The Kansas City Track and Field team concluded their indoor season at the Summit League Championships in Fargo, North Dakota. Following the two-day competition, the women's team finished with a team score of 25 points, securing fifth place, while the men secured seventh place with a total of 43 points.
On the first day of the championships, Kansas City delivered strong performances. Jaleesa McWashington secured a medal in the women's long jump, marking a season's best leap of 5.83m (19-01.50) which earned her the Bronze. Teresa Thomas advanced to the finals in the women's 400m after clocking 56.58 seconds, standing as the sole Roo to make it to the Women's 400m final. Thomas concluded the championship as the fourth-fastest competitor in the Summit League that season. McKenzie Pearson lived up to expectations as a top contender, delivering a notable performance with a distance of 12.35m (40-06.25) in the long jump, earning her the silver and setting a new lifetime best.
In the men's 60m, Kelian Powell and Victor Sewankambo showcased solid performances. Powell secured an automatic qualifier by crossing the line in 6.86 seconds, while Sewankambo closely followed with a time of 6.89 seconds, securing a spot in the finals. Powell clinched the podium on Saturday afternoon with a smooth run of 6.79 seconds, earning him the Bronze, while Sewankambo finished in eighth place.
Abdelrahim Mahgoub emerged as a standout performer, dominating the 800m event. Mahgoub navigated through two rounds of the 800m, securing a gold medal. He cruised through the prelims, finishing third in the heats and securing an automatic spot in the finals. Mahgoub claimed the 800m crown with a time of 1:53.42, fending off the Summit League leader. With eight top-five finishes, the Roos concluded their indoor season and looked forward to resuming competitions in March.
Results
Women's
60m Prelims
22. Shavelle Shaw - 8.00
24. Kaycee Factor - 8.39
25. Anne Wagner - 8.46
60mh Prelims
9. Jaleesa McWashington - 8.62 PR
13. Raven Estes - 9.27 PR
200m Prelims
18. Shavelle Shaw - 26.21
400m Prelims
5. Teresa Thomas - 56.58 q
18. Breegan Barnett - 1:01.61
19. Melissa Jackson - 1:02.34 PR
400m Final
4. Teresa Thomas - 55.55 PR
800m
13.Alanie Rivera - 2:19.12
Mile
14. Ally Ryan - 5:09.13
3000m
18. Madelyn Russell - 11:09.36
20. Kopelyn Delong - 11:19.56
High Jump
6. Taylor Bailey - 1.69m (5-06.50)
Long Jump
3. Jaleesa McWashington - 5.83m (19-01.50) SB
8. McKenzie Pearson - 5.65m (18.03.50)
22. Anne Wagner - 4.96m (16-03.25)
23. Juliana Lupercio - 4.84m (15-10.50)
24. Kaycee Factor - 4.63m (15-02.25)
Triple Jump
2. Mckenzie Pearson - 12.35m (40-06.25) PR
11. Jaleesa McWashington 11.46m (37-07.25)
20. Juliana Lupercio - 10.52m ( 34.06.25)
21. Kaycee Factor - 10.20m (33-05.75) PR
Shot Put
21. Naomi Eyanagho - 11.72m PR
4x4 Relay
8. 4:02.16 SB
Distance Medley
8. 13:15.39
Men's
60m Prelims
5. Junior Powell - 6.86 Q
6. Victor Sewankambo - 6.89 Q
12. Mason Rogers - 6.93
19. Michael Newke - 7.06
60m Final
3. Junior Powell - 6.79
8. Victor Sewankambo - 6.94
60mh
11. Caden Wehner - 8.60
200m Prelims
6. Logan Pratt - 22.08 q
200m Finals
6. Logan Pratt - 21.95
400m Prelims
4. Arvesta Schine - 49.31q
11. Najee Simpson - 50.34
16. David Holmes - 51.28
400m Final
4. Arvesta Schine - 49.31
800m Prelims
3. Abdelrahim Mahgoub - 1:54.11 Q
10. Bret Beard - 1:54.68
12. Ian O'Neal - 1:55.67
800m Final
1. Abdelrahim Mahgoub - 1:53.42
Mile
18. Jack Beard - 4:23.64
19. Joan Rocha-Navarro - 4:37.66
3000m
14. Sam Cleary - 9:02.06
15. Athanasius Kibiwott - 9:32.90
Long Jump
6.Nahshon Houston - 7.17m (23-06.25)
12.Victor Sewankambo - 6.87m (22-06.50)
14.Hunter Ross 6.76m - (22-02.25)
15.Gabriel Salas-Mendoza - 6.65m (21-10.00)
18.Jayden Strawn - 6.57m (21-06.75)
Triple Jump
5. Benjamin Owere - 14.68m (48-02.00)
7.Nahshon Houston - 14.08m (46-02.50)
11.Hunter Ross - 13.49m (44-03.25)
16.Gabriel Salas-Mendoza 12.28m (40-03.50)
4X400m
3. 3:19.18
Distance Medley
6. 10:16.28
NEXT UP
Kansas City will start its outdoor season In Austin, Texas at the Texas Relays.
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