Murray State University Athletics
Murray State
Ole Miss Invitational
Track and Field Competes at Ole Miss Invitational
4/13/2008 5:00:00 AM | Women's Track and Field
The Murray State track and field team pulled out more great performances on the road to the 2008 Outdoor Ohio Valley Conference Track and Field Championships at the Ole Miss Invitational, in
Emi Yamamuro had an outstanding performance in javelin with a regional qualifying throw of 151' 2” (46.07 meters). Yamamuro not only won the event, but also set the Ole Miss track record of 45.41 meters set by Hana Prudilova of
In the other throwing events, seniors Dominique Robinson and Shameka Dial both placed high in the shot put and discus. In shot put, Robinson took fourth with a throw of 45' 9” (13.94 m), while Dial took fifth with a performance of 44' 2” (13.46 m). Lindi
In discus, Dial took fifth with a personal best throw of 137'11” (42.05 m). Robinson took 11th with a throw of 128' 1” (39.03 m).
In the running events, freshman Asenath NaAmen took seventh in the 1500 meter run with a time of 5:00.34, while her teammates senior Alaina Zanin took 13th with a time of 5:04.00 and sophomore Kristin Reffett placed 21st with a time of 5:10.25.
In the 400 meter hurdles, Meagan Richeson took 15th with a time of 1:05.57, while her teammate Sydney Gholston took 30th with a time of 1:12.23.
In the 800 meter run, Taylor Crawford took 12th with a time of 2:20.28.
While the Ole Miss Invitational is not a scored meet, both Head Coach Dereck Chavis and Assistant Coach Chris England said they are happy with the progression their athletes are making towards the overall goal of the outdoor conference championship hosted by Southeast Missouri in
But first, the Racers are looking forward to compete in another highly competitive meet next weekend at
