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Photo by: Dave Winder-Murray State Athletics
Racers Compete At Commodore Invitational
1/16/2017 9:15:00 AM | Women's Track and Field
The Murray State Racers competed for the first time in 2017 over the week at the Commodore Invitational hosted by Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn.
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The Racers stepped in against one of the best fields they will face this indoor season as they competed with the likes of Alabama, Auburn, Georgia Tech, LSU, Missouri, Ole Miss, Tennessee and Vandy. The Racers appeared at Vandy along with fellow Ohio Valley Conference members Austin Peay, Belmont and UT Martin.
"I am happy with the start to the season, it was great to see such high level competition so early," MSU Coach Jenny Swieton said. "It really shows everyone what it takes to be at the highest level. Now we can get back to work and make the necessary improvements to be where we want to at OVC. I was happy with how most of the girls competed given the level of competition. Our freshmen really showed they will make an immediate impact on the program as well."
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Sprints
In the 200-meter run, Tamdra Lawrence placed ninth with a time of 24.32 seconds. The finish for the MSU sophomore was the best finish in the event for the Racers and it set her personal record. Norma Abdur-Rafia placed 20th with a time of 24.83.
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Taylor McCammon placed 11th in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 8.77 seconds. Jabreuna Brimlett placed 16th with a time of 8.87.
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Middle Distance
Norma Abdur-Rafia ran a 57.65 as MSU's top finish of 19th place in the 400m event. Hillary McAdam posted a 58.84 and placed 31st.
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Rebekah Priddy set a PR in the 800m run with a time of 2:27 and was MSU's top finisher in 27th place. Meagan Smith placed 30th at 2:32 and Ida Mutai was 32nd at 2:36.
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Distance
Rebekah Priddy had a PR and MSU's best finish of 28th place in the mile run with a time of 5:14. There was a field of 72 runners.
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Field Events
Rachel Gootee placed 25th in the weight throw with an effort of 10.56 meters, while Christina Meinhardt placed 26th with a throw of 10.00m. Darcy Sullivan placed 28th with a throw of 9.49m
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In the long jump, Taylor McCammon had an effort of 5.70m for a spot in 13th place.
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Emily Heil posted a 15th place finish in the pole vault with a jump of 3.40m.
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The Racer Trio of Destiny Carey, Jewel Wagner and Christina Meinhardt finished 12th, 13th and 14th in the shot put with throws of 12.55m, 12.43m and 11.93m.
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Relays
The Racers placed seventh and eighth in the 4000m DMR. MSU's team of Tia Weston, Tamdra Lawrence, D'Myia Thornton and Ida Mutai turned in a time of 12:51 for seventh place, while the team of Rebekah Priddy, Mason Swenson, Taylor Adcock and Megan Smith placed eighth with a time of 12:55.
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Next Up
The Racers return to action (Jan. 20-21) when they compete at the Gladstein Invitational. The event hosted by Indiana University, will be held at GladStein Field House in Bloomington, Ind.
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The Racers stepped in against one of the best fields they will face this indoor season as they competed with the likes of Alabama, Auburn, Georgia Tech, LSU, Missouri, Ole Miss, Tennessee and Vandy. The Racers appeared at Vandy along with fellow Ohio Valley Conference members Austin Peay, Belmont and UT Martin.
"I am happy with the start to the season, it was great to see such high level competition so early," MSU Coach Jenny Swieton said. "It really shows everyone what it takes to be at the highest level. Now we can get back to work and make the necessary improvements to be where we want to at OVC. I was happy with how most of the girls competed given the level of competition. Our freshmen really showed they will make an immediate impact on the program as well."
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Sprints
In the 200-meter run, Tamdra Lawrence placed ninth with a time of 24.32 seconds. The finish for the MSU sophomore was the best finish in the event for the Racers and it set her personal record. Norma Abdur-Rafia placed 20th with a time of 24.83.
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Taylor McCammon placed 11th in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 8.77 seconds. Jabreuna Brimlett placed 16th with a time of 8.87.
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Middle Distance
Norma Abdur-Rafia ran a 57.65 as MSU's top finish of 19th place in the 400m event. Hillary McAdam posted a 58.84 and placed 31st.
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Rebekah Priddy set a PR in the 800m run with a time of 2:27 and was MSU's top finisher in 27th place. Meagan Smith placed 30th at 2:32 and Ida Mutai was 32nd at 2:36.
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Distance
Rebekah Priddy had a PR and MSU's best finish of 28th place in the mile run with a time of 5:14. There was a field of 72 runners.
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Field Events
Rachel Gootee placed 25th in the weight throw with an effort of 10.56 meters, while Christina Meinhardt placed 26th with a throw of 10.00m. Darcy Sullivan placed 28th with a throw of 9.49m
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In the long jump, Taylor McCammon had an effort of 5.70m for a spot in 13th place.
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Emily Heil posted a 15th place finish in the pole vault with a jump of 3.40m.
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The Racer Trio of Destiny Carey, Jewel Wagner and Christina Meinhardt finished 12th, 13th and 14th in the shot put with throws of 12.55m, 12.43m and 11.93m.
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Relays
The Racers placed seventh and eighth in the 4000m DMR. MSU's team of Tia Weston, Tamdra Lawrence, D'Myia Thornton and Ida Mutai turned in a time of 12:51 for seventh place, while the team of Rebekah Priddy, Mason Swenson, Taylor Adcock and Megan Smith placed eighth with a time of 12:55.
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Next Up
The Racers return to action (Jan. 20-21) when they compete at the Gladstein Invitational. The event hosted by Indiana University, will be held at GladStein Field House in Bloomington, Ind.
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