Ball State University
Meyo Invitational
T&F Concludes Meyo Invitational With Four Top-10 Performances
February 04, 2023 | Track & Field
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Sophomore Sarah Mahnensmith ran a personal best in her collegiate debut in the 3000m (9:42.41). Mahnensmith placed second in her heat in an aggressive race. Sophomore Shelby Christman was only seven seconds off her career best mark in the 3000m, running a gutsy race for 10:06.20.
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In the 60m finals, freshman Alana Springer ran a 7.60, an impressive result for her third 60m race in three days. This was Springer's first time racing in the prelim, semifinal and final rounds.
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Freshman Evie Noel ran her collegiate debut in the 800m, recording an indoor personal best and career best 800m season opener (2:15).
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In the 4x400m relay, sophomore Emma Potter, freshman Allison Valladay, sophomore Jenna Oriani and junior Jenelle Rogers recorded a 3:50.23, a time that will put Ball State at the top of the Mid-American indoor performance list for the 4x400m.
"Today at the Notre Dame Meyo Invitational, our team performed well with outstanding performances across the board. I was pleased with the performances of our multi-group as they started the weekend with three-lifetime performances. They continue to trust the process and buy into what our vision is for them and how that contributes to our team's overall efforts," said head coach Adrian Wheatley. "Our young ladies on the distance side continue to show improvement week to week, with personal bests from 800m-5k, while our sprint core has continued to deliver performances that match or exceed their lifetime best marks. The team is shaping into championship form as we go through the dress rehearsal for the big show in the next couple of weeks. We are excited to continue to see the growth of our program."
Up next for the Cardinals is the GVSU Big Meet in Allendale, Michigan on February 10-11. This will be the Cardinals' last tune-up before the MAC indoor championships on February 24-25.Â
Individual Results in the Meyo Invitational
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3,000m Run / Program Record: 9:31.43 by Jill Scully in 2006
2. Sarah Mahnensmith (9:42.41)
18. Shelby Christman (10:06.20)
60m Dash / Program Record: 7.33 (c) by LaTasha Jenkins in 1998
8. Alana Springer (7.60)
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Triple Jump / Program Record: 43-2.5 / 13.16m by Patricia Soman in 2003
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14. McKenna Cinotte (11.25m / 36-11.0)
Mile Run / Program Record: 4:50.10 by MaryKate Mellen in 2013
39. Grace Dean (5:11.46)
400m Dash / Program Record: 54.46 by Amber Jones in 2020
8. Alexis Thigpen (56.98)
18. Allison Valladay (57.99)
35. Taylor Hickman (1:01.29)
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4x400 Relay / Program Record: 3:39.94 (c) by Jada Phelps, Angka Morris, Patricia Soman and Linise Gordon in 2001
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7. A – Emma Potter, Allison Valladay, Jenna Oriani, Jenelle Rogers (3:50.23)
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