Track and Field Concludes Regular Season at Northeast Ohio Open

Kent State readies for the final weekend of competition prior to the conference meet on Thursday and Friday at the Northeast Ohio Open, hosted by the University of Akron.

Hammer and javelin throw will take place on Thursday, beginning at 12 p.m. Action on Friday will start at 12 p.m. with the long jump and shot put. The 3,000-meter steeplechase will start running events at 2 p.m.

PREVIEWING THE FLASHES

A total of 54 Golden Flashes are expected be in action this weekend, including four who are ranked second in the conference in their respective events.

In throwing events, Aliesha Shaw is second in the women’s discus throw and Payton Shippee is second in the men’s javelin throw.

Ayden Bath is second in the men’s 110-meter hurdles and Amare Hall ranks second in the men’s long jump.

Additionally, six distance runners will be in action at Baldwin Wallace’s Harrison Dillard Twilight on Friday evening.

NEXT UP FOR KENT STATE

The Golden Flashes will compete at the Mid-American Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Athens, Ohio from May 15-17.

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