AUSTIN, Texas – The Clemson men were crowned the 4×800 meter relay championships as the Tigers officially completed the final day of Texas Relays in Austin.
With an impressive time of 7:28.33 the Clemson team of Gabriel Ludwick, Brian Kweyei, Aman Thornton, Tarees Rhoden secured a first-place finish in the men’s 4×800 relay to be named the champions in the event.
On the women’s side, the women’s 4×800 team of Brynne Sumner, Kayan Green, Gladys Chepngetich, Jessica McLean secured a second-place finish in the event with a time of 8:32.77. In the women’s 100 meter hurdles, Antoinette Van Der Merwe recorded a new wind-aided personal best of 13.15 (+2.7) to secure fifth-place in the event.
In the women’s 100 meters Aleksandra Stoilova, who holds Clemson’s all-conditions school record with a 11.15 (+2.5), entered her name on the top 10 list with a time of 11.36 to secure fifth-place overall. In the men’s shot put, Courtney Lawrence finished fifth overall with a throw of 18.63.
Up next, the Tigers will head to Gainesville, Fla. to compete in the Tom Jones Memorial Invitational with events starting on Friday, April 12. For all the most up-to-date information regarding Clemson track and field, visit ClemsonTigers.com and follow @ClemsonTrackXC on Twitter and Instagram.
Men’s Track
4×800 Meter
Gabriel Ludwick, Brian Kweyei, Aman Thornton, Tarees Rhoden – 7:28.33, 1st place
100 Meter
Cameron Rose – 10.31, 6th place
4×400 Meter
Aman Thornton, Tarees Rhoden, Daniel Kidd, D’Andre Anderson – 3:08.61, 8th place
Men’s Field
Shot Put
Courtney Lawrence – 18.63, 5th place
Women’s Track
4×800 Meter
Brynne Sumner, Kayan Green, Gladys Chepngetich, Jessica McLean – 8:32.77, 2nd place
4×200 Meter
Ockera Myrie, Ken’Naria Gadson, Mackenzie Osher, Aja Davis – 1:34.78, 6th place
100 Meter Hurdles
Antoinette Van Der Merwe – 13.15 (PB), 5th place
Oneka Wilson – 13.23, 8th place
100 Meters
Aleksandra Stoilova – 11.36, 5th place
4×400 Meter
Mackenzie Osher, Ken’Naria Gadson, Courtney Williams, Gladys Chepngetich – 3:37.14, 5th place