Keiser University recently issued the following announcement.
Keiser men's and women's track and field broke a school record and took home five wins on Saturday at the Tiger Invitational in Sewanee, Tennessee.
On a debut day for all of the Seahawks at the meet, KU put on a show. Three freshmen took home individual wins in their first collegiate meet, while returning long jumper, Patrick Peel, earned a first-place finish for himself. Harriet Tuson had a tremendous first meet performance with two first-place finishes in the 200 Meter and 800 Meter. With time adjustments to be made, she will have a B-Standard time and qualify for nationals. Additionally, Luis Armenta, kicked off his Seahawk career with a school record 11.03m distance in the Weight Throw.
A-STANDARD
- Harriet Tuson - 800 Meter Run (2:16.36)
TOP PERFORMERS
1: Patrick Peel - Long Jump (6.80m)
1: Julien David - Pole Vault (4.26m)
1: Harriet Tuson - 800 Meter Run (2:18.60)
1: Harriet Tuson - 200 Meter Dash (27.62)
1: Laquandra Moore - Triple Jump (10.02m)
2: Clifford Desir - 55 Meter Dash (6.59)
2: Omario Windett - 800 Meter Run (2:04.99)
2: Daveela Bauer - 400 Meter Dash (1:02.90)
3: Darvioun Rigby - Shot Put (12.30m)
3: Daveela Bauer - 200 Meter Dash (27.74)
COACH'S CORNER
"This meet was a great confidence builder leading into the conference championships," said Head Coach Jamaine Gordon. "We had a national qualifier, a school record broken and five individual wins. We are excited and ready for the conference championships next week"
UP NEXT
The Seahawks will travel back up to Birmingham, Ala for the SUN Conference Indoor Championship on February 7 at the Birmingham Crossplex.
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