Track competes at UAB invite last weekend

Troy continued to smash through records in Birmingham, Alabama, during the UAB invite last Saturday. The Trojans broke several personal records and a program record throughout their competitionwhile also placing top five in some events. 

During the event, Troy competed with many schools throughout the southeast such as Georgia Southern, Kennesaw State and Memphis. 

On the women’s side, Faith Jones broke the school record for 60m hurdles, timing 8.48 during the final round following a time of 8.64 during the prelims. This record edges out the previous record of 8.51, which was set by Monique Jones 18 years ago. This time for 60m hurdles placed her second overall during the meet.  

Rachel Whyte competed in the sprint triple, which included 60m, 200m and 400m events.

In the prelims during the 60m event, Whyte ran a 7.60. During the finals, she improved with a time of 7.51 which earned her a fourth place finish overall. 

During the women’s 5000m event, two personal records were broken. Ansley McMeen and Abigail Carr both ran their fastest times during the event with times of 20:03.53 and 20:05.42, respectively. 

On the men’s side, Jonas Koturenka broke not only his personal record, but the meet record as well during the men’s 800m event. He ran a time of 1:52.77, which smashed his previous personal record of 1:52.01. 

During the field events, two Trojans placed in the top five of their respective events. Malike Humphrey placed fourth overall in the men’s long jump with a length of 6.88m, and Lilli Pfattheicher placed fourth overall in the women’s high jump with a height of 1.60m. 

On Friday, Feb. 13, The Trojans travel to Vanderbilt where they compete in the Indoor Music City Challenge.