Eagles Finish 3rd at UWG Legends Invitational
Carrollton, GA - The Men's and Women's Track Teams competed at the University of West Georgia Legends Invitational this past weekend with good results. The Men's team placed third overall and had several outstanding finishes and qualifying marks. The men had 32 AAC Qualifying Marks from 18 athletes at the event. The Women's Team had a lot of success as well with 5 AAC Qualifying marks from 4 athletes. Below are some of the highlights and top places finishers from the event.
Men's Team
Salvador Castillo – 10:57.13 – 3000m Steeplechase, 1st of 6 athletes. This is Salvador's first time ever running in this event. The Finish has him currently ranked #7 in the AAC!
Shot Put – 14.27m – 1st of 17 athletes. Currently ranked #3 in the AAC.
Discus Throw – 40.30m – 1st of 13 athletes. Currently ranked #8 in the AAC.
Hammer Throw – 43.87m – 1st of 15 athletes. Currently ranked #3 in the AAC.
Women's Team
Pole Vault – 2.85m – 1st Place Finish. Personal best jump and currently #5 in the AAC!
Javelin – 25.87m – Finished 6th of 19 athletes.
Additional Highlighted Men's Results
Men's 200 - Tyler Hallum placed 4th, 22.42. Terry Berdin, placed 6th, 22.52.
Men's 4x400 Relay, Reinhardt placed 2nd, Tyler Hallum, Terry Berdin, Alex Jean, Nic Romero
Men's High Jump - Tafari Thomas, 3rd, 1.78m
Men's Long Jump - Trisstan Weddington, 1st, 7.11m
Men's Triple Jump - Tafari Thomas, 2nd, 13.51m. Jalen Everett, 3rd, 13.01m.
For complete results listings for the men, please click HERE.
For complete results listings for the women, please click HERE.