Friday, January 18
Iowa City, IA
9:00 AM
University of Arizona
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Larry Wieczorek Invitational
Photo by: Arizona Athletics
Sincukovs Paces Cats at Larry Wieczorek Invitational
01/18/2019 | Track and Field
Iowa City, Iowa. – On Friday, the University of Arizona track and field team competed in the opening day of the Larry Wieczrorek Invitational on Friday. Leading the Cats on day one of competition was sophomore Maksims Sincukovs, who set a PR in the 600-meter run.
600-Meters Deep
In the 600-meter run premier competition, SIncukovs clocked a time of 1:19.01 to win his heat, and finish third overall. Freshman James Smith also finished first in his heat with a time of 1:19.34 to finish fifth overall. In the 600-meter run open contest, freshman Tanner Hagstrom clocked a time of 1:20.69 to finish as the top freshman and sixth overall. Andy Buchanan followed with a time of 1:20.76. Gustavs Kehris clocked a time of 1:22.71. On the ladies side, Karolina Pahlitzsch finished fourth in the ladies premier 600-meter run competition with a time of 1:31.22. In the open 600-meter run contest, Shannon Meisberger finished second with a time of 1:33.43.
Williams Leads Sprints
Umajesty Williams clocked a time of 21.52 in the 200-meter dash to set a new indoor PR. Williams finished second in his premier heat and third overall. On the ladies side, freshman Neysia Howard finished first in her 200-meter dash premier heat with a time of 24.49 to finish fourth overall. Tatum Waggoner finished fifth with a mark of 24.52. Diana Gajda finished eighth with a time of 24.64.
Distance Opens 2019 With a PR
Sophomore Kayla Young opened the 2019 indoor season with a mark of 9:58.68 in the ladies 3000-meter run to set a new PR in the event. She finished fourth overall and third among underclassmen.
Cats Jump High and Throw Far
Karla Teran lead the Wildcat jumpers on day one of the contest, finishing first in the high jump event with a mark of 1.78m (5-10). Lillian Lowe took second in the high jump with a mark of 1.70m (5-8.75). On the en's side, Justice Summerset finished took third in the men's high jump with a mark of 2.15m (7-0.5). Amarissa Hawker threw a mark of 18.37m (60-3.75) in the weight throw.
Alumni Spotlight
Wildcat alumni and current volunteer assistant coach Georganne Moline competed in the ladies premier 600-meter run. She won the contest with a time of 1:27.59 to set the No. 1 mark in the world, and new facility and meet records.
Ladies 200-Meter Dash Premier
4. Neysia Howard – 24.49
5. Tatum Waggoner – 24.52
8. Diana Gajda – 24.64
13. Pamela White – 25.58
Men's 200-Meter Dash Premier
3. Umajesty Williams – 21.52
9. Zakee Washington – 21.95
Ladie's 600-Meter Run
2. Shannon Meisberger – 1:33.01
Men's 600-Meter Run
6. Tanner Hagstrom – 1:20.69
7. Andy Buchanon – 1:20.76
15. Gustavs Kehris – 1:22.71
Ladies 600-Meter Run Premier
4. Karolina Pahlitzsch – 1:31.22
Men's 600-Meter Run Premier
3. Maksims Sincukovs – 1:19.01
5. James Smith – 1:19.34
Ladies 3K
4. Kayla Young – 9:58.68
Ladies High Jump
1. Karla Teran – 1.78m (5-10)
2. Lillian Lowe – 1.75m (5-8.75)
9. Alexa Porpaczy – 1.70m (5-7)
Men's High Jump
3. Justice Summerset – 2.15m (7-0.5)
7. Justin Lewis – 2.05m (6-8.75)
Ladies Weight Throw
11. Amarissa Hawker – 18.37m (60-3.75)
The Cats return to action tomorrow at 10 a.m. MST.
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Day 1???
— Arizona Track & Field (@ArizonaTrack) January 19, 2019
Here are Coach Harvey's thoughts on the opening day of the Larry Wieczorek Invitational???? pic.twitter.com/gj9W7139Qa
600-Meters Deep
In the 600-meter run premier competition, SIncukovs clocked a time of 1:19.01 to win his heat, and finish third overall. Freshman James Smith also finished first in his heat with a time of 1:19.34 to finish fifth overall. In the 600-meter run open contest, freshman Tanner Hagstrom clocked a time of 1:20.69 to finish as the top freshman and sixth overall. Andy Buchanan followed with a time of 1:20.76. Gustavs Kehris clocked a time of 1:22.71. On the ladies side, Karolina Pahlitzsch finished fourth in the ladies premier 600-meter run competition with a time of 1:31.22. In the open 600-meter run contest, Shannon Meisberger finished second with a time of 1:33.43.
Maj Williams takes second in his 200-meter dash heat with a time of 21.52 to set a new indoor PR!!#BearDown #BeLezoLike pic.twitter.com/iq217ZuGgR
— Arizona Track & Field (@ArizonaTrack) January 19, 2019
Williams Leads Sprints
Umajesty Williams clocked a time of 21.52 in the 200-meter dash to set a new indoor PR. Williams finished second in his premier heat and third overall. On the ladies side, freshman Neysia Howard finished first in her 200-meter dash premier heat with a time of 24.49 to finish fourth overall. Tatum Waggoner finished fifth with a mark of 24.52. Diana Gajda finished eighth with a time of 24.64.
Kayla Young checks in with a mark of 9:58.68 to finish fourth and set a new PR!#BeearDown #BeLezoLike pic.twitter.com/WtUwRIZYm3
— Arizona Track & Field (@ArizonaTrack) January 18, 2019
Distance Opens 2019 With a PR
Sophomore Kayla Young opened the 2019 indoor season with a mark of 9:58.68 in the ladies 3000-meter run to set a new PR in the event. She finished fourth overall and third among underclassmen.
??s go 1 & 2 in the high jump!
— Arizona Track & Field (@ArizonaTrack) January 18, 2019
1. Karla Teran -1.78m
2. Lillian Lowe -1.7m#BearDown #BeLezoLike pic.twitter.com/WHr3VMdu8i
Cats Jump High and Throw Far
Karla Teran lead the Wildcat jumpers on day one of the contest, finishing first in the high jump event with a mark of 1.78m (5-10). Lillian Lowe took second in the high jump with a mark of 1.70m (5-8.75). On the en's side, Justice Summerset finished took third in the men's high jump with a mark of 2.15m (7-0.5). Amarissa Hawker threw a mark of 18.37m (60-3.75) in the weight throw.
S/O to alum/volunteer assistant coach @Georganne400h for setting a new meet and facility record in the 600-meter run with a time of 1:27.59! Oh, and it's the No. 1?? time in the ????#BearDown #BeLezoLike pic.twitter.com/rcm8YjPpzf
— Arizona Track & Field (@ArizonaTrack) January 19, 2019
Alumni Spotlight
Wildcat alumni and current volunteer assistant coach Georganne Moline competed in the ladies premier 600-meter run. She won the contest with a time of 1:27.59 to set the No. 1 mark in the world, and new facility and meet records.
Ladies 200-Meter Dash Premier
4. Neysia Howard – 24.49
5. Tatum Waggoner – 24.52
8. Diana Gajda – 24.64
13. Pamela White – 25.58
Men's 200-Meter Dash Premier
3. Umajesty Williams – 21.52
9. Zakee Washington – 21.95
Ladie's 600-Meter Run
2. Shannon Meisberger – 1:33.01
Men's 600-Meter Run
6. Tanner Hagstrom – 1:20.69
7. Andy Buchanon – 1:20.76
15. Gustavs Kehris – 1:22.71
Ladies 600-Meter Run Premier
4. Karolina Pahlitzsch – 1:31.22
Men's 600-Meter Run Premier
3. Maksims Sincukovs – 1:19.01
5. James Smith – 1:19.34
Ladies 3K
4. Kayla Young – 9:58.68
Ladies High Jump
1. Karla Teran – 1.78m (5-10)
2. Lillian Lowe – 1.75m (5-8.75)
9. Alexa Porpaczy – 1.70m (5-7)
Men's High Jump
3. Justice Summerset – 2.15m (7-0.5)
7. Justin Lewis – 2.05m (6-8.75)
Ladies Weight Throw
11. Amarissa Hawker – 18.37m (60-3.75)
The Cats return to action tomorrow at 10 a.m. MST.
FOLLOW THE WILDCATS
Fans can keep up with the latest in Arizona Track & Field by following us on Facebook (Facebook.com/ArizonaTrack), Twitter (@ArizonaTrack), Instagram (arizonatrack) and YouTube (Youtube.com/arizonawildcatstrack) accounts.
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