MOUNT OLIVE, North Carolina/CLEVELAND, Tennessee - The University of Mount Olive men's and women's track and field competed at two meets this weekend as they went to the Flames Invite and also hosted the Trojan Relays. The Trojans saw four changes in the UMO top-10, as well as four NCAA provisional qualifiers.
Results
INSIDE THE RESULTS
On the men's side Cas Kopmels moved into 4th all-time in the 10000m (30:10.85) securing an NCAA Provisional Qualifying mark. He now sits 26th in NCAA DII. Justen Burnette had a great day in the sprints getting NCAA Provos in both the 100m (10.53) and 200m (21.16). He finished third in both events and also moved into 2nd all-time in the 100m, while also breaking the school record in the 200m. Joshua Faison also picked up an NCAA Provo in the discus with his throw of 51.62m, the 15th best in NCAA DII.
Top-10 Finishes:
Aidan Gilbride: 1500m 4:08.95 (2nd)
Jordan Martin: 110 Hurdles 15.88 (5th)
Ashton Olmstead: 3000m Steeple 10:38.33 (3rd)
Jawann Washington: High Jump 1.95 (1st)
Kamden Johnson: High Jump 1.90 (3rd) | Long Jump 6.61 (5th)
Tanner Smith: Pole Vault 3.95 (2nd)
Eian Hines: Long Jump 7.05 (2nd) | Triple Jump 14.25 (2nd)
Dorian Tolbert: Discus 45.36 (2nd)
Jon Wojcuich: Hammer 53.97m (1st) | Javelin 46.93m (2nd)
Michael Lotts: Hammer 48.55 (3rd)
On the women's side, four Trojans won events at the Trojan Relays.
Top-10 Finishes:
Monique Whiteman: 5000m (18:45)
Sydney McCoy: 100m 12.14 (4th)
Natalyah Wilson: 400m 59.17 (4th)
Elizabeth Lopez: 5000m 20:53 (7th)
Mora Smith: Long Jump 5.07 (4th) | Triple Jump 10.58 (4th)
Kaliya Sutton: Shot Put 12.52m (1st)
Tameia Morrison: Discus 43.31m (1st)
Mary Brigid Keck: Discus 41.58m (2nd) | Hammer 45.51 (5th)
Candise Lockett: Hammer 52.22 (1st)
Danielle Trimbur: Javelin 41.91m (1st)
UP NEXT
The Trojans will compete next at the Dennis Craddock Coaches Classic, April 17, in Lynchburg, Va.