Storm Abruptly Ends Tennessee Challenge; Vols Wrap Regular Season

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Storm Abruptly Ends Tennessee Challenge; Vols Wrap Regular Season

May 04, 2019 | Track & Field

Results

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Due to the forecast of inclement weather in the Knoxville area, Saturday's home meet - the Tennessee Challenge - was canceled mid-afternoon at Tom Black Track. This marks the end of regular season for the Vols, who turn their attention to the SEC Outdoor Track & Field Championships next week in Fayetteville, Ark.

SENIORS TAB SEASON-BESTS: Tennessee senior Savannah Marlow opened the Tennessee Challenge for UT in the women's hammer throw, logging a season-best heave of 55.85m (183-3) on her second attempt of the morning. The mark placed second at the meet ranks 12^th in the SEC this season.

Oak Ridge native Wesley Robinson won his final race at Tom Black Track, taking first place in the men's 3,000m steeplechase with a season-best 9:14.11. The senior distance specialist recorded the No. 9 mark by an SEC athlete this season.

RELAY SECURES EASY W: The Lady Vol relay team of Alexis Duncan, Gabriella Cantrell, Lenysse Dyer and Domonique Turner cruised to a victory in the women's 4x100m relay, collectively clocking a time of 44.83 to edge the rest of the field by more than two seconds.

WEST TIES HISTORY: Currently redshirting the season, UT sophomore Jordan West competed unattached Saturday morning in the men's shot put competition. The Rahway, N.J. native tied his lifetime-best and school record mark of 19.79m (64-11.25) to take first place at the Tennessee Challenge.

LADY VOL SHOT PUTTERS LEAD WAY: Tennessee went 1-2 in the women's shot put as Tamia Crockett and Emily Meier had the top-two attempts prior to the weather delay/cancellation. Crockett threw a mark of 14.99m (49-2.25) for the win, while Meier recorded a season-best 13.71m (44-11.75) to finish second at the Tennessee Challenge.

OTHER TOP-5 FINISHES: The Tennessee track & field program accomplished three additional top-5 finishes during the shortened afternoon of competition.

Women's Pole Vault - t3. Hannah Jefcoat (4.13m / 13-6.5)
Men's Javelin - 4. Nick Hassler (53.48m / 193-1)
Women's 1500m - 5. Abigail Smith (4:42.47)

UP NEXT: Tennessee begins postseason action next week as the Vols travel to Fayetteville, Ark. for the 2019 SEC Outdoor Championships. The conference meet is slated for Thursday through Saturday, May 9-11 at the University of Arkansas' John McDonnell Field.

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