MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – This weekend, the West Virginia University track and field team has a busy schedule. They will compete at the Bryan Clay Invitational in Azusa, California, from April 16-18 and also host the Mountaineer Showcase in Morgantown on April 17.
The Bryan Clay Invitational kicks off Thursday at 10:30 a.m., continues Friday at 10 a.m., and wraps up Saturday at 11:30 a.m. The Mountaineer Showcase is set for Friday at 10 a.m.
In their last outing at the Bison Outdoor Classic, Alyssa Sauro stood out with a third-place finish in the 5,000 meters, clocking in at 16:20.18. Eva Craigie also performed well, taking fifth place in the long jump with a mark of 5.71 meters, while Mary Delaney led in the 1,500 meters with a time of 4:28.90.
Here’s who will be competing in the Bryan Clay Invite:
- 5,000m: Joy Naukot, Mercy Kinyanjui
- 10,000m: Emily Bryce, Lexi Lamb
- Steeplechase: Ronis Chelangat
- 800m: Kishay Rowe
At the Mountaineer Showcase, watch for these athletes:
- 100m: Eva Craigie, Sierra Heisey
- 200m: Eva Craigie, Izayah Everett, Sierra Heisey
- 400m: Mae Nelson, Cate Pickering, Audrey Thomas
- 100m Hurdles: Olivia Cress
- 400m Hurdles: Lily Haught
- Long Jump: Sabria Jones
- High Jump: Olivia Cress, Annishka McDonald
- 800m: Mary Delaney, Audrey Hall, Eva Rinker
- 1,500m: Aislinn Frazer, Tatiana Moura, Alyssa Sauro, Eva Rinker
Track and field events can reveal impressive stats. For instance, in a recent survey by the NCAA, the participation of female student-athletes has grown dramatically over the past few decades, reflecting a broader trend towards increased gender equality in sports. This aligns with the WVU team’s efforts to support and showcase talented athletes across all events.
For updates and live results, check out WVUsports.com. Follow the team on social media for behind-the-scenes glimpses: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
