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Bob Timmons Challenge
High Jump Performances Highlight the Wildcats in Bob Timmons Challenge
Dec 02, 2023 | Track & Field
The Wildcats claimed the win in both the men's and women's event, with three new bests
LAWRENCE, Kan. – The K-State track and field team recorded multiple first place finishes and personal bests during the Bob Timmons Challenge on Saturday (Dec. 2) at Anschutz Pavilion in Lawrence, Kan.
Three Wildcats—junior Marcus Gelpi, senior Devon Richardson and sophomore Aaron Antoine—all achieved new personal best in the men's high jump. Gelpi and Richardson claimed the top-2 spots, both clearing a height of 2.18m/7-1.75. Antoine finished fourth with a height of 2.14m/7-0.25.
In the women's high jump, New Mexico Highlands sophomore transfer Sharie Enoe claimed the win by clearing a height of 1.83m/6-0, just shy of a new personal best and a spot in the K-State all-time top-10. Fellow sophomore Lindsey DeWitt recorded a new best with a fourth place height of 1.68m/5-6.
The women's weight throw had some strong performances, junior Monique Hardy claiming the win with a distance of 21.48m/70-5.75. Senior Emma Robbins came in at second place with a new personal best throw of 21.20m/69-6.75. Two more women-- senior Charlotte Cattermole-Williams (5th; 17.06m/55-11.75) and sophomore Tamaiah Koonce (6th; 16.82m/55-2.25) also recorded new bests, Koonce 10 feet further than her previous.
Continuing the success in women's throwing, junior Grace Thompson won the women's shot put 15.76m/51-8.50. Two more Wildcats landed in the top-5, senior Jaycee Schroeder (3rd; 15.30m/50-2.50) and Houston junior transfer Daisy Monie (5th; 14.95m/49-0.75).
Senior Jasmine Greer was the only woman to compete in two throwing events, in the weight throw (4th; 17.48m/57-4.25) and ending the day in the shot put (6th; 14.47m/47-5.75). Three more seniors gave some more top performances, including Jessica Caraway (1st; 3:04.34) in the 1000 meters, Kade McCall (2nd; 21.07m/69-1.50) in the men's weight throw and Shalom Olotu in the women's long jump (2nd; 5.59m/18-4.25).
Two transfers—sophomore Jourdin Edwards (Louisville) and junior Vanessa Mercera (Cloud County)—ran the fastest times for K-State in the 60-meter hurdles. Edwards (3rd; 8.70 seconds) finished top-three, Mercera (6th; 8.90) not too far behind. Also in the hurdles, junior Ludivine Aubert (9th; 9.00) competed in her first indoor meet, sophomore Delaney Wright (10th; 9.11) with a new personal best.
In the 4x400 relays, both the men's and women's teams claimed a win. For the men, freshmen Nen Matlock, Ian Ludlam, junior Darian Clarke and senior Kyle Gale ran a time of 3:15.16. The women, consisting of sophomore Twaneise Johnson, Mercera, senior Shalysa Wray and Edwards came in at 3:49.04.
K-State will return to competition in the new year, starting 2024 off with the KU-KSU-WSU Triangular on Saturday, Jan. 12 back in Lawrence, Kan. at Anschutz Pavilion.
Bob Timmons Challenge
Anschutz Pavilion
Lawrence, Kan.
Women's Pole Vault
6. Reagan Hukill, 3.67m/12-0.50
Men's Weight Throw
2. Kade McCall, 21.07m/69-1.50
Women's Long Jump
2. Shalom Olotu, 5.59m/18-4.25
Women's 60m Hurdles
3. Jourdin Edwards, 8.70
6. Vanessa Mercera, 8.90 (PR)
9. Ludivine Aubert, 9.00 (PR)
10. Delaney Wright, 9.11 (PR)
11. Urte Bacianskaite, 9.15
18. Maddie Righter, 9.47
Men's High Jump
1. Marcus Gelpi, 2.18m/7-1.75 (PR)
2. Devon Richardson, 2.18m/7-1.75 (PR)
4. Aaron Antoine, 2.14m/7-0.25 (PR)
6. Bryce Collins, 2.00m/6-6.75
Men's Long Jump
5. Jhavor Bennett, 6.78m/22-3
Women's Weight Throw
1. Monique Hardy, 21.48m/70-5.75
2. Emma Robbins, 21.20m/69-6.75 (PR)
4. Jasmine Greer, 17.48m/57-4.25
5. Charlotte Cattermole-Williams, 17.06m/55-11.75 (PR)
6. Tamaiah Koonce, 16.82m/55-2.25 (PR)
Women's 1000 Meters
1. Jessica Caraway, 3:04.34
Men's 1000 Meters
3. Ryan Derry, 2:34.64
Women's High Jump
1. Sharie Enoe, 1.83m/6-0
4. Lindsey DeWitt, 1.68m/5-6 (PR)
Men's Shot Put
14. Emil Uhlin, 12.96m/42-6.25
Women's Shot Put
1. Grace Thompson, 15.76m/51-8.50
3. Jaycee Schroeder, 15.30m/50-2.50
5. Daisy Monie, 14.95m/49-0.75
6. Jasmine Greer, 14.47m/47-5.75
Women's 4x400 Relay
1. K-State A, 3:49.04
(Twaneise Johnson, Vanessa Mercera, Shalysa Wray, Jourdin Edwards)
3. K-State B, 3:51.20
(Ludivine Aubert, Delaney Wright, Mikah Scott, Urte Bacianskaite)
Men's 4x400 Relay
1. K-State A, 3:15.16
(Nen Matlock, Ian Ludlam, Darian Clarke, Kyle Gale)
5. K-State B, 3:22.31
(Tyrique Lewis, Emil Uhlin, James Ezeonu, Jhavor Benett)
9. K-State C, 3:25.48
(Ryan Derry, Aaron Antoine, Joshua Goffe, Bryce Collins)
How to follow the 'Cats: For complete information on the K-State Track and Field and Cross Country Teams, visit www.kstatesports.com and follow the team's social media channels on X (formerly Twitter), Threads, Facebook and Instagram.
Three Wildcats—junior Marcus Gelpi, senior Devon Richardson and sophomore Aaron Antoine—all achieved new personal best in the men's high jump. Gelpi and Richardson claimed the top-2 spots, both clearing a height of 2.18m/7-1.75. Antoine finished fourth with a height of 2.14m/7-0.25.
In the women's high jump, New Mexico Highlands sophomore transfer Sharie Enoe claimed the win by clearing a height of 1.83m/6-0, just shy of a new personal best and a spot in the K-State all-time top-10. Fellow sophomore Lindsey DeWitt recorded a new best with a fourth place height of 1.68m/5-6.
The women's weight throw had some strong performances, junior Monique Hardy claiming the win with a distance of 21.48m/70-5.75. Senior Emma Robbins came in at second place with a new personal best throw of 21.20m/69-6.75. Two more women-- senior Charlotte Cattermole-Williams (5th; 17.06m/55-11.75) and sophomore Tamaiah Koonce (6th; 16.82m/55-2.25) also recorded new bests, Koonce 10 feet further than her previous.
Continuing the success in women's throwing, junior Grace Thompson won the women's shot put 15.76m/51-8.50. Two more Wildcats landed in the top-5, senior Jaycee Schroeder (3rd; 15.30m/50-2.50) and Houston junior transfer Daisy Monie (5th; 14.95m/49-0.75).
Senior Jasmine Greer was the only woman to compete in two throwing events, in the weight throw (4th; 17.48m/57-4.25) and ending the day in the shot put (6th; 14.47m/47-5.75). Three more seniors gave some more top performances, including Jessica Caraway (1st; 3:04.34) in the 1000 meters, Kade McCall (2nd; 21.07m/69-1.50) in the men's weight throw and Shalom Olotu in the women's long jump (2nd; 5.59m/18-4.25).
Two transfers—sophomore Jourdin Edwards (Louisville) and junior Vanessa Mercera (Cloud County)—ran the fastest times for K-State in the 60-meter hurdles. Edwards (3rd; 8.70 seconds) finished top-three, Mercera (6th; 8.90) not too far behind. Also in the hurdles, junior Ludivine Aubert (9th; 9.00) competed in her first indoor meet, sophomore Delaney Wright (10th; 9.11) with a new personal best.
In the 4x400 relays, both the men's and women's teams claimed a win. For the men, freshmen Nen Matlock, Ian Ludlam, junior Darian Clarke and senior Kyle Gale ran a time of 3:15.16. The women, consisting of sophomore Twaneise Johnson, Mercera, senior Shalysa Wray and Edwards came in at 3:49.04.
K-State will return to competition in the new year, starting 2024 off with the KU-KSU-WSU Triangular on Saturday, Jan. 12 back in Lawrence, Kan. at Anschutz Pavilion.
Bob Timmons Challenge
Anschutz Pavilion
Lawrence, Kan.
Women's Pole Vault
6. Reagan Hukill, 3.67m/12-0.50
Men's Weight Throw
2. Kade McCall, 21.07m/69-1.50
Women's Long Jump
2. Shalom Olotu, 5.59m/18-4.25
Women's 60m Hurdles
3. Jourdin Edwards, 8.70
6. Vanessa Mercera, 8.90 (PR)
9. Ludivine Aubert, 9.00 (PR)
10. Delaney Wright, 9.11 (PR)
11. Urte Bacianskaite, 9.15
18. Maddie Righter, 9.47
Men's High Jump
1. Marcus Gelpi, 2.18m/7-1.75 (PR)
2. Devon Richardson, 2.18m/7-1.75 (PR)
4. Aaron Antoine, 2.14m/7-0.25 (PR)
6. Bryce Collins, 2.00m/6-6.75
Men's Long Jump
5. Jhavor Bennett, 6.78m/22-3
Women's Weight Throw
1. Monique Hardy, 21.48m/70-5.75
2. Emma Robbins, 21.20m/69-6.75 (PR)
4. Jasmine Greer, 17.48m/57-4.25
5. Charlotte Cattermole-Williams, 17.06m/55-11.75 (PR)
6. Tamaiah Koonce, 16.82m/55-2.25 (PR)
Women's 1000 Meters
1. Jessica Caraway, 3:04.34
Men's 1000 Meters
3. Ryan Derry, 2:34.64
Women's High Jump
1. Sharie Enoe, 1.83m/6-0
4. Lindsey DeWitt, 1.68m/5-6 (PR)
Men's Shot Put
14. Emil Uhlin, 12.96m/42-6.25
Women's Shot Put
1. Grace Thompson, 15.76m/51-8.50
3. Jaycee Schroeder, 15.30m/50-2.50
5. Daisy Monie, 14.95m/49-0.75
6. Jasmine Greer, 14.47m/47-5.75
Women's 4x400 Relay
1. K-State A, 3:49.04
(Twaneise Johnson, Vanessa Mercera, Shalysa Wray, Jourdin Edwards)
3. K-State B, 3:51.20
(Ludivine Aubert, Delaney Wright, Mikah Scott, Urte Bacianskaite)
Men's 4x400 Relay
1. K-State A, 3:15.16
(Nen Matlock, Ian Ludlam, Darian Clarke, Kyle Gale)
5. K-State B, 3:22.31
(Tyrique Lewis, Emil Uhlin, James Ezeonu, Jhavor Benett)
9. K-State C, 3:25.48
(Ryan Derry, Aaron Antoine, Joshua Goffe, Bryce Collins)
How to follow the 'Cats: For complete information on the K-State Track and Field and Cross Country Teams, visit www.kstatesports.com and follow the team's social media channels on X (formerly Twitter), Threads, Facebook and Instagram.
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