BLACKSBURG – Ali Diaby, Amir Green, Kennedy Harrison, and Judson Lincoln IV finished first in the men's 4x400m relay on day two of the Virginia Tech Invitational. Diaby, Green, Harrison, and Lincoln IV clocked in a Division I season-best time of 3:09.6.
"I was very happy with our teams effort and performance this weekend," said director Dave Cianelli. "For the first meet of the season, I believe we are at a great starting point as we prepare for the ACC Championships at the end of February."
Throws
Essence Henderson claimed first in the women's shot put on her fourth attempt of the day putting16.38m. Katie Seyfang finished second putting a personal-best distance of16.28m. The Hokies duo were the only women of the day to put past 16m.
On the men's team, Tyson Jones placed second in the men's shot put with a distance of 18.44m.
Jumps
Sophomore Caleb Stephens jumped 7.13m on his second attempt of the day in the men's long jump. Stephens was second at the end of the first three rounds, improving his mark slightly to 7.14m in the final three attempts, finishing third.
Aidan Clark placed fourth in the men's high jump clearing the bar at 2.10m.
Pole Vault
Julia Fixsen shouted with joy as she cleared 4.45m on her third attempt before ending retiring from the day. Fixsen currently holds the second-best mark in the NCAA Division I women's pole vault event. Making her collegiate debut, freshman Kenna Stimmel is sixth in the Nation after clearing a height of 4.25m.
Jacob Rice finished first among collegiate athletes clearing a height of 5.20m, fourth overall.
Up Next
Virginia Tech returns to the track on Friday, Jan. 20 hosting the Hokie Invitational in Blacksburg, Va. at 4:00 p.m. Gallery: (1-14-2023) T&F: VT Invite Day 2
