The Tulane track and field team had a busy weekend, competing in both the Tom Tellez Alumni Invitational in Houston and the Bryan Clay Invitational in California.
In Houston, the Tom Tellez Alumni Invitational faced some bad weather, which led to the cancellation of several events, including the men’s 200m race where five Tulane athletes were set to compete. Despite this setback, the team managed some impressive performances. Sofie Groeninger made headlines with a shot put distance of 14.04 meters, placing her fourth in Tulane’s all-time records. Nahema Dumonteil Cabanas also shone, winning the 400m hurdles with a time of 1:00.75.
The women’s 200m saw Marissa Gordon lead Tulane runners with an 18th place finish at 24.69 seconds. Brianna Brand and Bella Carroll followed closely behind. In the 4x100m relay, the team of Carroll, Brand, Cosette Fleury, and Gordon finished fourth, clocking in at 49.12 seconds. Unfortunately, the rest of the events on the schedule were canceled due to the weather.
Meanwhile, in California, Tulane athletes participated in seven different 1,500m races at the Bryan Clay Invitational. Allison Hall kicked things off for Tulane in the Open C race, finishing 74th with a time of 4:49.23. Jasper Newton achieved a significant milestone in the women’s open B race, securing sixth place with a time of 4:28.77, which now ranks 10th in the program’s history. Blezzin Kimutai also competed well, finishing 32nd.
In the men’s open B race, Paul James Pam completed the distance in 3:57.76, finishing 141st. The highlights continued with Elena Liano-Rengel running a remarkable 4:23.61 in the women’s invite, placing her fourth in Tulane’s record books. Gilbert Rono matched this achievement in the men’s invite, finishing with a time of 3:45.02, now third all-time at Tulane.
The weekend wrapped up with the women’s and men’s open A races. Dana Rojas Vazquez led the women’s A race with a time of 4:33.26. Silas Kiptanui finished the men’s race in 3:51.81.
Overall, this weekend showcased the determination and skill of the Tulane track and field team, with standout performances despite some challenging circumstances. As they prepare for their next competition at the LSU Alumni Gold on April 25, their hard work and resilience continue to shine through.
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