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Terrell Smith Earns Second Team All-America on First Day of NCAA Championships
Jun 07, 2018 | Track & Field
Terrell Smith Earns Second Team All-America on First Day of NCAA Championships
EUGENE, Ore. – The K-State men's team represented on the first day of the NCAA Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon, as four Wildcats competed in their respective events at historic Hayward Field on Wednesday.
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Among those who competed on day one, senior Terrell Smith earned second team All-America honors in the men's 200 meters, running 20.71, to become the first Wildcat in K-State outdoor history to become an All-American in the event.
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"I am pretty happy with how the race turned out. It was special to run my last race at the [NCAA] Championships, especially after missing All-America during my freshman and sophomore years," Smith said. "Ultimately, I just wanted to leave a legacy and have fun."
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Smith, a native of Vicksburg, Mississippi, entered Wednesday's NCAA Championships with the 16th fastest time from the NCAA Preliminary rounds. On Wednesday, Smith ran out of the second heat, where he ran a 20.71 to place sixth in his heat and 16th overall. In addition to becoming just the first K-State All-American in the 200 meters, Smith also holds the indoor and outdoor records in the event.
Also, competing in his last competition as a Wildcat, senior Mitch Dixon competed in the men's hammer throw, after an impressive senior season that included a new school record and a runner-up finish at the Big 12 Championships. Coming out of the first flight of throwers, Dixon released a throw of 61.10m/200-05, before improving substantially on his final two throws.
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On his second attempt, Dixon improved upon his initial mark by two meters, recording a mark of 63.10m/207-00. Going into his final throw, Dixon sat in eighth-place through the first flight of throws, though, he would look to improve upon his mark once more. On his final attempt, Dixon recorded a throw of 64.17m/210-06 to move him into seventh-place through the first flight of throws.
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Upon completion of the second flight of the men's hammer throw, Dixon moved into 18th place, marking a career-best finish at the meet. Dixon concludes his celebrated career for K-State as the school record-holder in the men's hammer throw (outdoor) and men's weight throw (indoors).
Also in the field, junior Brett Neelly looked to cap off an impressive junior season in the men's shot put. On his first-round throw, Neelly recorded a mark of 18.04m/59-02.25 to get a mark on the board. However, Neelly was unable to improve upon his initial mark, finishing 21st overall.
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Day one of the men's decathlon got started with sophomore Aaron Booth making his debut at the NCAA Championships in the men's 100 meters. Booth got started out of heat two, where he ran 11.13 to place sixth in his heat and earn 832 points through one event.
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In the second event of the men's decathlon, Booth got off to a quick start in the men's long jump by jumping a season-best 7.08m/23-02.75 on his first attempt. Booth followed his opening jump by marking 7.02m/23-00.50 on his second attempt, before fouling in the final round of jumps. Booth's opening jump landed him 833 points to give him 1,665 points through two events.
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Later in the day, Booth put together his strongest performance of the day in the men's high jump, where he cleared each of his first two heights on his first attempt. At 1.92m/6-03.50, Booth missed on his first two attempts, before rallying on his third attempt to clear the bar. Booth earned 731 points in the high jump, giving him 3,060 points with only the 400 meters remaining on day one of the men's decathlon.
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In the final event of the decathlon, Booth ran out of heat three to run a 51.02 to finish the first day of competition with a score of 3,828, which places him in 18th overall with five events to go. On Thursday, Booth will look to improve upon his score in the 110-meter hurdles, discus, pole vault, javelin and 1,500 meters.
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The 2018 NCAA Championships continue Thursday at 12:00 p.m. CT with the continuation of the men's decathlon, while women's events begin at 3:30 p.m. CT. The Wildcats will have five women in four events on Thursday, including Janee' Kassanavoid and Helene Ingvaldsen in the women's hammer throw, Morgan Wedekind in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, Ranae McKenzie in the 400-meter hurdles and Jess St. John in the women's shot put.
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 The NCAA Championships can be viewed throughout the meet's entirety on the ESPN Networks, with viewing information available here. Live results will be available throughout the meet, which can be accessed here.
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For more information on the 2018 NCAA Championships, including a full schedule, ticket information and more, click here.
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NCAA Championships (Day One)
Hayward Field
Eugene, Oregon
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Men's Decathlon 100 Meters
22. Aaron Booth, 11.13 (2.2) (832 pts.)
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Men's Decathlon Long Jump
17. Aaron Booth, 7.08m/23-02.75 (833 pts.) (P.R.)
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Men's Hammer Throw Final
18. Mitch Dixon, 64.17m/210-06
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Men's Decathlon Shot Put
17. Aaron Booth, 12.95m/42-06 (664 pts.)
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Men's Decathlon High Jump
14. Aaron Booth, 1.92m/6-03.50 (731 pts.)
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Men's Shot Put Final
21. Brett Neelly, 18.04m/59-02.25
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Men's 200 Meters Semifinal
16. Terrell Smith, 20.71 (1.0) (Second Team All-America)
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Men's Decathlon 400 Meters
19. Aaron Booth, 51.02 (768 pts.)
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Men's Decathlon Day One Scores
18. Aaron Booth, 3,828 points
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For the latest on K-State track and field follow @kstatesports and @KStateTFXC on Twitter or Kansas State Track & Field/Cross Country on Facebook.
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Among those who competed on day one, senior Terrell Smith earned second team All-America honors in the men's 200 meters, running 20.71, to become the first Wildcat in K-State outdoor history to become an All-American in the event.
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"I am pretty happy with how the race turned out. It was special to run my last race at the [NCAA] Championships, especially after missing All-America during my freshman and sophomore years," Smith said. "Ultimately, I just wanted to leave a legacy and have fun."
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Smith, a native of Vicksburg, Mississippi, entered Wednesday's NCAA Championships with the 16th fastest time from the NCAA Preliminary rounds. On Wednesday, Smith ran out of the second heat, where he ran a 20.71 to place sixth in his heat and 16th overall. In addition to becoming just the first K-State All-American in the 200 meters, Smith also holds the indoor and outdoor records in the event.
ÂSenior Terrell Smith runs a 20.71 in the men's 200 meters, finishing 16th overall to earn Second Team All-America honors! #KStateTF
— K-State Track (@KStateTFXC) June 7, 2018
The feat is the first time a Wildcat has earned All-America honors in the 200 meters during the outdoor season! pic.twitter.com/etcuwp9ept
Also, competing in his last competition as a Wildcat, senior Mitch Dixon competed in the men's hammer throw, after an impressive senior season that included a new school record and a runner-up finish at the Big 12 Championships. Coming out of the first flight of throwers, Dixon released a throw of 61.10m/200-05, before improving substantially on his final two throws.
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On his second attempt, Dixon improved upon his initial mark by two meters, recording a mark of 63.10m/207-00. Going into his final throw, Dixon sat in eighth-place through the first flight of throws, though, he would look to improve upon his mark once more. On his final attempt, Dixon recorded a throw of 64.17m/210-06 to move him into seventh-place through the first flight of throws.
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Upon completion of the second flight of the men's hammer throw, Dixon moved into 18th place, marking a career-best finish at the meet. Dixon concludes his celebrated career for K-State as the school record-holder in the men's hammer throw (outdoor) and men's weight throw (indoors).
ÂSenior Mitch Dixon finishes with a career-best 18th place finish at the NCAA Championships, with a best throw of 64.17m/210-06 in the men's hammer today. Dixon concludes his outstanding K-State career as the school record holder in the men's weight and hammer throw ?????? pic.twitter.com/Bf1z24jEPO
— K-State Track (@KStateTFXC) June 6, 2018
Also in the field, junior Brett Neelly looked to cap off an impressive junior season in the men's shot put. On his first-round throw, Neelly recorded a mark of 18.04m/59-02.25 to get a mark on the board. However, Neelly was unable to improve upon his initial mark, finishing 21st overall.
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Day one of the men's decathlon got started with sophomore Aaron Booth making his debut at the NCAA Championships in the men's 100 meters. Booth got started out of heat two, where he ran 11.13 to place sixth in his heat and earn 832 points through one event.
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In the second event of the men's decathlon, Booth got off to a quick start in the men's long jump by jumping a season-best 7.08m/23-02.75 on his first attempt. Booth followed his opening jump by marking 7.02m/23-00.50 on his second attempt, before fouling in the final round of jumps. Booth's opening jump landed him 833 points to give him 1,665 points through two events.
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Later in the day, Booth put together his strongest performance of the day in the men's high jump, where he cleared each of his first two heights on his first attempt. At 1.92m/6-03.50, Booth missed on his first two attempts, before rallying on his third attempt to clear the bar. Booth earned 731 points in the high jump, giving him 3,060 points with only the 400 meters remaining on day one of the men's decathlon.
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In the final event of the decathlon, Booth ran out of heat three to run a 51.02 to finish the first day of competition with a score of 3,828, which places him in 18th overall with five events to go. On Thursday, Booth will look to improve upon his score in the 110-meter hurdles, discus, pole vault, javelin and 1,500 meters.
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Through day one of the men's decathlon, sophomore Aaron Booth sits in 18th place with 3,828 points #KStateTF
— K-State Track (@KStateTFXC) June 7, 2018
The second half of the men's decathlon picks up on Thursday at 12:00 p.m. CT with the 110 meter hurdles pic.twitter.com/JQXqLv00Ug
The 2018 NCAA Championships continue Thursday at 12:00 p.m. CT with the continuation of the men's decathlon, while women's events begin at 3:30 p.m. CT. The Wildcats will have five women in four events on Thursday, including Janee' Kassanavoid and Helene Ingvaldsen in the women's hammer throw, Morgan Wedekind in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, Ranae McKenzie in the 400-meter hurdles and Jess St. John in the women's shot put.
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 The NCAA Championships can be viewed throughout the meet's entirety on the ESPN Networks, with viewing information available here. Live results will be available throughout the meet, which can be accessed here.
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For more information on the 2018 NCAA Championships, including a full schedule, ticket information and more, click here.
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NCAA Championships (Day One)
Hayward Field
Eugene, Oregon
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Men's Decathlon 100 Meters
22. Aaron Booth, 11.13 (2.2) (832 pts.)
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Men's Decathlon Long Jump
17. Aaron Booth, 7.08m/23-02.75 (833 pts.) (P.R.)
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Men's Hammer Throw Final
18. Mitch Dixon, 64.17m/210-06
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Men's Decathlon Shot Put
17. Aaron Booth, 12.95m/42-06 (664 pts.)
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Men's Decathlon High Jump
14. Aaron Booth, 1.92m/6-03.50 (731 pts.)
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Men's Shot Put Final
21. Brett Neelly, 18.04m/59-02.25
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Men's 200 Meters Semifinal
16. Terrell Smith, 20.71 (1.0) (Second Team All-America)
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Men's Decathlon 400 Meters
19. Aaron Booth, 51.02 (768 pts.)
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Men's Decathlon Day One Scores
18. Aaron Booth, 3,828 points
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For the latest on K-State track and field follow @kstatesports and @KStateTFXC on Twitter or Kansas State Track & Field/Cross Country on Facebook.
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