T&F Shows Persistence Despite Delays at Jesse Owens Classic

T&F Shows Persistence Despite Delays at Jesse Owens Classic

April 21, 2023 | Track & Field

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ball State track and field team competed at the Jesse Owens Classic today after battling the weather conditions and several delays.

The Cardinals battled adversity all day and continued competing after several setbacks.

Vivian Van Eck ran a huge personal best in the 1500m. She dominated her heat and never looked back, leading from the gun.

Shelby Christman ran her second fastest 5000m ever, finally beginning the race after three storm delays.

Jenelle Rogers picked up an event win in the long jump. Taylor Hickman ran a season best in the 200m.

Lea-Marie Diedicke ran a season best in the 400m hurdles, finishing in 63 seconds. Leila Williams-Molitor was consistent in the 400m hurdles.

The Cardinals will begin day two of the Jesse Owens Classic tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. with the shot put.

Individual Results in the Jesse Owens Classic
**Rankings refer to the individual's results in the respective meet**

Javelin / Program Record: 142-8.9 / 43.51m by Abby Denham in 2021
14. Lea-Marie Diedicke
21. Charity Griffith
23. Jenelle Rogers

Long Jump / Program Record: 21-8 / 6.60m by Patricia Soman in 2003
1. Jenelle Rogers
6. Charity Griffith
23. McKenna Cinotte

400m Hurdles / Program Record: 57.82 by Linise Gordon in 2000
10. Lea-Marie Diedicke
16. Leila Williams-Molitor
22. Mary Porter

1500m / Program Record: 4:25.67 by Katie Nowak in 2002
23. Vivian Van Eck

200m / Program Record: 22.29 by LaTasha Jenkins in 1999
16. Moriah Johnson
24. Taylor Hickman

5000m Run
8. Shelby Christman
16. Sarah Mahnensmith