Musketeers Capture Three Medals on Day One of BIG EAST Championships
05.13.16 | Track and Field
Freshman Kara Robinson advanced to the finals of the 100-meter and 400-meter hurdles
GENEVA, Ohio - Xavier track and field wrapped up day one action at the BIG EAST Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Friday night. The Musketeers captured three medals, set seven personal records and broke one school record.
The two-day meet is being held at the SPIRE Institute in Geneva, Ohio. Saturday's action begins at 10 a.m.
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Kara Robinson - 100-meter hurdles (14.89) #
Sydney Larkin - 400-meter dash (56.80) #
Victoria Chiller - 800-meter dash (2:15.29) *
Kara Robinson - 400-meter dash (1:05.54) #
Karmen Auble - (5th place with three events left - 2,430 points)
# advanced to finalsÂ
* new PR
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Zachary Polk - Long jump (2nd place - 24'01.75") ^Â
Zachary Polk - 100-meter dash (10.73) #
Nolan Daniels - 800-meter dash (1:53.11) *
Josh Phelan - 400-meter hurdles (57.87) * #
Zachary Polk - 200-meter dash (21.81) * #
Sean Farnan - 200-meter dash (21.82) * #
Zachary Polk - High jump (t-2nd - 6'07.50") *
Russell Platt - High jump (t-2nd - 6'07.50") *Â
^ new school record
# advanced to finals
* new PR
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1. Marquette – 104 pts.
2. Villanova – 60 pts.
3. Georgetown – 36 pts.
4. Xavier – 22 pts.
5. Butler – 18 pts.
6. Providence – 17 pts.
7. DePaul – 16 pts.
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1. Villanova – 62 pts.
2. Marquette – 51 pts.
3. St. John's – 48 pts.
4. Butler – 24 pts.
5 Providence – 23 pts.
6. Georgetown – 17 pts.
7. DePaul – 7 pts.
8. Xavier – 2 pts.
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The two-day meet is being held at the SPIRE Institute in Geneva, Ohio. Saturday's action begins at 10 a.m.
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 NOTABLE PERFORMANCES: WOMEN |
Kara Robinson - 100-meter hurdles (14.89) #
Sydney Larkin - 400-meter dash (56.80) #
Victoria Chiller - 800-meter dash (2:15.29) *
Kara Robinson - 400-meter dash (1:05.54) #
Karmen Auble - (5th place with three events left - 2,430 points)
# advanced to finalsÂ
* new PR
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 NOTABLE PERFORMANCES: MEN |
Zachary Polk - Long jump (2nd place - 24'01.75") ^Â
Zachary Polk - 100-meter dash (10.73) #
Nolan Daniels - 800-meter dash (1:53.11) *
Josh Phelan - 400-meter hurdles (57.87) * #
Zachary Polk - 200-meter dash (21.81) * #
Sean Farnan - 200-meter dash (21.82) * #
Zachary Polk - High jump (t-2nd - 6'07.50") *
Russell Platt - High jump (t-2nd - 6'07.50") *Â
^ new school record
# advanced to finals
* new PR
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 DAY ONE TEAM STANDINGS: MEN |
1. Marquette – 104 pts.
2. Villanova – 60 pts.
3. Georgetown – 36 pts.
4. Xavier – 22 pts.
5. Butler – 18 pts.
6. Providence – 17 pts.
7. DePaul – 16 pts.
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 DAY ONE TEAM STANDINGS: WOMEN |
1. Villanova – 62 pts.
2. Marquette – 51 pts.
3. St. John's – 48 pts.
4. Butler – 24 pts.
5 Providence – 23 pts.
6. Georgetown – 17 pts.
7. DePaul – 7 pts.
8. Xavier – 2 pts.
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 SOCIAL MEDIA |
Russell Platt (L) and Zachary Polk (R) tied for second the high jump at the #BIGEASTtrack Championships! #LetsGoX pic.twitter.com/CEnXCtkfcf
— Xavier XC/TF (@XavierXCTF) May 14, 2016
Grayson Jenkins and Jordan Shepherd competing in the steeplechase to close out day one action. #LetsGoX pic.twitter.com/SVEGMGRxvR
— Xavier XC/TF (@XavierXCTF) May 13, 2016
Senior Onya Edwards talks about competing in her final meet with torn cartilage in her knee. #BEDN #LetsGoX https://t.co/UJZ3tYmmhG
— Xavier XC/TF (@XavierXCTF) May 13, 2016
Players Mentioned
Heidt Family Champions Center Grand Opening (05/01/21)
Thursday, May 13
INTERVIEW - Head Coach Sam Burroughs
Monday, January 04
INTERVIEW | Coach Orner
Tuesday, May 07
INTERVIEW | Kara Robinson and Jennifer Prial
Tuesday, May 07