MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – The Chanticleer men's and women's track & field teams opened up the outdoor season on Friday, competing in the rain and wet conditions at the 2023 Myrtle Beach Collegiate Challenge at Doug Shaw Stadium in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
The women's side was highlighted by three Chants qualifying for the finals of the 100-meter hurdles, while three other Chants posted top-15 place finishes on the day.
Senior
Ashley Rulison finished fifth overall in the women's 5000-meters with a time of 19:30.23, while the freshmen duo of
Kirsten Maybach (5.05 meters) and
Naturee Thomas (4.59 meters) finished fifth and 13th overall, respectively, in the women's long jump event.
In the women's 100-meter hurdle prelims, the Chants'
Amanda Kinloch (14.08 (+1.2)),
Nikki Boon (14.77 (+0.7)), and
Alyssa Smith (15.58 (+2.3)) placed first, second, and fifth overall to all qualify for the finals heat on Saturday.
On the men's side, the Chants recorded three top-15 place finishes in the field events and saw five others on the track qualify for the finals over two events.
Throwers
Michael Martello (45.02 meters) and
Killian Oberheu (37.06 meters) finished third and 11th overall, respectively, in the men's hammer throw event on Friday, while teammate
Aaron Keeler placed fourth overall in the men's javelin with a new personal-best mark of 50.49 meters.
On the track, the Chants had three race their way into the 110-meter hurdles, as
Braydon Bennett (14.18 (+2.4)),
Jaquon Williams (14.46 (+1.0)), and
Albrey Gossett (14.84 (+1.5)) placed first, second, and fourth overall in the prelims to qualify for the finals on Saturday, while freshman
Deondre Hardy (10.72 (+2.4)) placed fourth in the 100-meter prelims to also reach the finals on Saturday.
Day two of the meet will begin on Saturday at 10 a.m. ET.
Chanticleer Performers – Day One
Women's Team
Women's Long Jump
5.
Kirsten Maybach – 5.05m (+1.1)
13.
Naturee Thomas – 4.59m (+1.3)
Women's 100-Meter Hurdles (Prelims)
1.
Amanda Kinloch – 14.08 (+1.2)
2.
Nikki Boon – 14.77 (+0.7) (PR)
5.
Alyssa Smith – 15.58 (+2.3)
Women's 5000-Meters
5.
Ashley Rulison – 19:30.23
Men's Team
Men's Hammer Throw
3.
Michael Martello – 45.02m
11.
Killian Oberheu – 37.06m
Men's Javelin
4.
Aaron Keeler – 50.49m (PR)
Men's 100-Meters (Opening Round)
6.
DeShon Harris – 11.22 (+1.8)
Men's 100-Meters (Prelims)
4.
Deondre Hardy – 10.72 (+2.4)
10.
Robert Johnson – 10.95 (+1.7)
Men's 110-Meter Hurdles (Prelims)
1.
Braydon Bennett – 14.18 (+2.4)
2.
Jaquon Williams – 14.46 (+1.0)
4.
Albrey Gossett – 14.84 (+1.5)
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