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Strong Showing for Bears at Vanderbilt’s Outdoor Track Meet
Story Links NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Central Arkansas track and field teams delivered strong performances at the Outdoor Music City Challenge on Friday, May 2, with multiple athletes notching top finishes and personal bests in a highly competitive field. Women’s Highlights Troynelle Miller sprinted to a first-place finish in the 100-meter invite […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Central Arkansas track and field teams delivered strong performances at the Outdoor Music City Challenge on Friday, May 2, with multiple athletes notching top finishes and personal bests in a highly competitive field.
Women’s Highlights
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Troynelle Miller sprinted to a first-place finish in the 100-meter invite prelims with a time of 11.59 seconds, the fastest among all competitors.
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Miller also anchored UCA’s 4×100-meter relay squad, which took second place in the collegiate final with a time of 45.77 seconds. She teamed up with Raghan Allen, Baleigh Cashion, and Brenae Allen.
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In the 200 meters, Brenae Allen claimed 4th overall in 23.94 (+1.1), while Raghan Allen secured 6th in 24.09 (+0.4), and Miller clocked 24.43 (+0.7) for 12th place.
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Alexis Frick represented UCA in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, finishing in 14th place at 11:50.32.
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Sara Steimel and Sequoya Prentice competed in the 1,500 meters, placing 23rd (4:36.08) and 38th (4:49.64), respectively.
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In the 5,000 meters, Madeline Hill took home 7th with a time of 16:54.95, closely followed by Kayleigh Wagnonin 9th (16:56.49), both finishing under 17 minutes.
Men’s Highlights
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The Bears dominated the 110-meter hurdles prelims, with Xavier Simpkins (14.22) and Jeremiah Boudreaux (14.23) winning their heats and advancing to the finals. Sloan Jones also advanced with a time of 14.55.
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In the 100-meter dash invite prelims, Kobe Gill won his heat and qualified with a solid 10.40 (+0.7).
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Jack Dingman ran a competitive 1,500 meters, clocking 3:46.89, placing just outside the scoring positions in a deep field.
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Pete Johnson delivered a strong showing in the 5,000 meters, finishing 10th overall with a time of 14:42.37.
The Central Arkansas squads showcased their depth across sprints, hurdles, middle distance, and long-distance events. With several athletes advancing to finals and clocking season-best marks, the Bears are gaining momentum heading into the final stretch of the outdoor season.