Courtney Hill Director of Operations - Track and Field/Cross Country | University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics Website
Courtney Hill Director of Operations - Track and Field/Cross Country | University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics Website
The Illinois men's and women's track and field teams participated in the first day of the Meyo Invitational in South Bend, Indiana. Freshman Avril Andre achieved a significant milestone by entering the program's top-10 list in the 5000m event. She secured fourth place with a time of 16:37.29, marking it as the sixth-fastest time in the program's history.
In another notable performance, freshman Cody Johnston finished fourth in the men's pole vault competition with a height of 5.35 meters (17-6 1/2), just shy of his personal best.
Junior Maggie Gamboa set a new personal record in the 5000m race with a time of 16:57.59, earning her tenth place. The men's 5000m race saw three athletes achieve personal bests. Sophomore Alex Partlow led his team by finishing fourth with a time of 14:25.27, followed closely by junior Anthony Maida in fifth at 14:27.02, while senior Evan Cummins came in twenty-ninth at 14:56.73.
The Illini track and field teams are scheduled to continue their participation on February 3rd for the final day of events at the Meyo Invitational, with track events starting at 9 a.m., and field events commencing an hour later at 10 a.m. Fans can watch live coverage on ESPN from 1 p.m CT.
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