University of Oregon
Don Kirby Elite Invitational
Cheserek Hits World Lead to Headline Day One
02/10/17 | Track and Field
EDWARD CHESEREK TOOK OVER THE 2017 WORLD AND NCAA LEAD IN THE 5,000 METERS (13:32.59) TO HIGHLIGHT DAY ONE FOR DUCKS IN SEATTLE AND ALBUQUERQUE
Edward Cheserek raced to the top of the world and collegiate lists in his 2017 debut in the 5,000 meters, and 11 total personal-bests fell for Oregon track and field to kick off the weekend at the Husky Classic in Seattle and the Don Kirby Elite in Albuquerque on Friday.
How it Happened - Husky Classic: Cheserek, a 15-time national champion, was stellar in his first 5,000 meters of the year, taking over the 2017 world and NCAA leads in a personal-record time of 13:32.59. Freshman Tanner Anderson also impressed in his indoor collegiate 5,000 meter debut, finishing in 13:51.69.
The Women of Oregon had a solid showing in the 5,000 as well, with Alli Cash finishing sixth in 16:00.27 and Maggie Schmaedick setting a PR in 16:10.71.
In the throws for the Men of Oregon, Cullen Prena (18.64m/61-2.0) and Max Lydum (17.47m/57-3.75) each set PRs in the weight throw.
How it Happened - Don Kirby Elite: In a much-anticipated 200 meter race on the women's side, Hannah Cunliffe set the Albuquerque Convention Center record with a PR time of 22.60, converted to 22.67 with altitude, and Ariana Washington finished second in 22.87 for a new indoor PR. The Ducks finished with four total personal-bests in the race, with Alaysha Johnson (23.67) and Ashante Horsley (24.13) also breaking their individual marks.
Jonathan Harvey (8.30) and Tatum Taylor (6.83) opened the day for the Ducks in the 60-meter hurdles and the 60-meter dash, respectively, with each of them moving on to Saturday's semi-finals. Sophomore Julius Shellmire set a PR in the 200 meters in 21.95 seconds.
In the field events, senior Cole Walsh broke his PR and was the top collegiate in the field with an impressive clear of 5.45m/17-10.5. Junior transfer Damarcus Simpson took third in the long jump with a top mark of 7.85m/25-9.25, while freshman Rhesa Foster also finished third for the women with a jump of 6.05m/19-10.25.
Notable: Cunliffe's 22.67 in the 200 meters is third in UO history, while Washington (22.87) moved into fourth … Walsh moved into fourth in UO history in the pole vault (5.45m/17-10.5).
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