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87th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays
Current and former Longhorns shine on day two of Texas Relays
03.27.2014 | Texas Relays, Track & Field / Cross Country
Hock third in decathlon, Horns sweep 5,000 meters, Manzano sets new records
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The 2014 Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays continued Thursday at Mike A. Myers Stadium. In the second of the four-day event, current and former Texas Longhorns shined in the multi-events and distance races.
Defending NCAA champion Johannes Hock of Texas finished third in the decathlon with 7,573 points. This is Hock's first multi-event of the year due to an elbow injury that required Tommy John surgery last summer. Hock's highest points in the final five events came in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 14.57 seconds (902) and discus throw with a toss of 165 feet (50.30m), that earned him 877. Hock's finish puts him in good shape to qualify for the NCAA meet in June, with the top 24 scores earning an automatic berth. Last season, 7,406 was the lowest qualifying point total.
Hock has not yet been cleared to throw the javelin so the natural right-hander was forced to use his left hand. The sophomore, who normally throws more than 200 feet, was only able to reach 117-5 (35.79m), the final of his three attempts. That earned him only 381 points, around 400 below his normal output in that event.
"All that matters is that [score] will get me into nationals. I am 98 percent sure," Hock said. "That score is in a range where I usually don't even think about, but I knew from the start it was going to get rough. It ended up getting harder than we thought, but there were a lot of things coming together."
Senior Chase Dalton from Brigham Young University finished first with a national-leading 7,642 points, aided by strong performances in the 110m hurdles with a time of 15.10 seconds (837) and the javelin with a distance of 210-6 (64.17m) which netted him 801 points. Senior Kevin Lazas from Arkansas took second place, finishing with 7,592 points.
Longhorn legend and Olympian Leo Manzano won the 800-meter invitational with a time of 1:47.34, setting both Texas Relays and Myers Stadium records. Manzano held both previous marks after running the 800 meters in 1:47.65 at the 2012 Texas Relays.
"I was really excited to come back here," Manzano said. "Of course, you are always a little nervous because you never know how the race is going to unfold, and it is the first one of the season as well. So, I was really excited to come out and perform today. I give special thanks to [Texas coach] Mario Sategna and The University of Texas for all of their support.
Decathlete Trey Hardee, another former Texas Olympian, placed eighth in the pole vault section B after recording a 17-0¾ mark (5.20m). Hardee, who set the collegiate decathlon record at the 2006 Texas Relays, is competing in three events this weekend. He will compete in the discus Friday and 100 meters on Saturday.
This wasn't the normal pressure-packed stage Hardee is accustomed to at the international level.
"[I just wanted to] have fun, be healthy, and enjoy the Relays for what it is," Hardee said. "I'll just try to use the crowd and get some adrenaline and have a good time; just work on some things in this environment. This is almost a championship environment when you get down to it- with all of the fans, the energy and the adrenaline you get lining up."
Both the Texas men's and women's teams won their respective 5,000-meter races. Junior Mark Pinales recorded a personal-best 14:25.96 while senior Olivia Mickle won in 16:35.43.
The Longhorns finished second in the women's 4x800-meter relay. Senior Marielle Hall, junior Connor Ward, freshman Mary Beth Hamilton and senior Katie Hoaldridge clocked a time of 8:47.79. Baylor took first with a time of 8:46.85.
Senior Danielle Dowie had the second best prelim time (58.76) in the 400-meter hurdles. Senior Nikita Tracey from LSU had the top time of 58.18. Finals are set for Friday afternoon.
The action will continue on Friday at Mike A. Myers Stadium at 9:30 a.m. Central with prelims of running events, as well as field events.
TEXAS ENTRIES/RESULTS – The Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays
Austin, Texas • Mike A. Myers Stadium • All Times Central
Wednesday, March 26
Men
• 100 Meters (Decathlon): 2. Chis Irvin, 10.57 w2.9 (959); 3. Johannes Hock, 10.67 w2.9 (935)
• Long Jump (Decathlon): 6. Johannes Hock, 22-11.75/7.00m w2.5 (814); 22. Chris Irvin, 20-8.50/6.31m w2.8 (655)
• Shot Put (Decathlon): 1. Johannes Hock, 49-5.75/14.08m (795); 20. Chris Irvin, 39-0.50/11.90m (591)
• High Jump (Decathlon): 9. Johannes Hock, 6-1.50/1.87m (661); 20. Chris Irvin, 5-7.75/1.72m (560)
• 400 Meters (Decathlon): 1. Chris Irvin, 48.65 (878); 12. Johannes Hock, 51.58 (743)
• Decathlon – Through Five Events: 2. Johannes Hock, 3974; 12. Chris Irvin, 3652
Thursday, March 27
Women
• 1,500 Meters – Section B: 7. Katie Watson, 4:48.15; 8. Rachel Harper, 4:50.62; 9. Meghan Shea, 4:55.37; 10. Kaitlyn Barry, 4:58.48; 11. Lauren Fritz, 5:13.75
• 5,000 Meters: 1. Olivia Mickle, 16:35.43; 4. Megan Siebert, 17:06.95; 13. Kaleigh Ervin, 17:44.73; 16. Hannah Novelli, 18:21.36; 20. Marissa Pekarek, 19:16.12
• 400-Meter Hurdles – Prelims: 2. Danielle Dowie, 58.76q; 25. Melissa Gonzalez, 1:01.31
• 3,000-Meter Steeplechase: 5. Brittany Marches, 10:34.42; 9. Alaina Perez, 11:19.94; 10. Lexie Hood, 11:38.39; 11. Claire Andrews, 11:47.82
• 4x800-Meter Relay: 2. Marielle Hall, Connor Ward, Mary Beth Hamilton, Katie Hoaldridge, 8:47.79
Men
• 1,500 Meters – Section A: 7. Blake Williams, 3:55.88
• 5,000 Meters: 1. Mark Pinales, 14:25.96; 6. Will Nation, 14:36.77; 7. Eduardo Rodriguez, 14:41.26; 10. Chris Galvin, 14:53.41
• 400-Meter Hurdles – Prelim: 14. Josh Brudnick, 52.84; 42. Wolf Mahler, 54.35; 46. Pieter Conradie, 55.06
• 3,000-Meter Steeplechase: 5. Austin Roth, 9:09.67; 6. Nate Moore, 9:13.11; 12. Collin Smith, 9:37.10
• 4x800-Meter Relay: 11. Brady Turnbull, John McNamara, David Anamosa, Robert Uhr, 7:40.41
• Pole Vault – Section A: 10. Casey Wicker, 17-0.75 (5.20m); 13. Hayden Clark, 16-6.75 (5.05m); t14. Wolf Mahler, 16-6.75 (5.05m); -- Noah Zorsky, NH
• Hammer Throw: 24. Blake Jakobsson, 158-11 (48.45m)
• 110-Meter Hurdles (Decathlon): 1. Johannes Hock, 14.57 w3.7 (902); 20. Chris Irvin, 17.97 w2.4 (527)
• Discus (Decathlon): 1. Johannes Hock, 165-0/50.30m (887); 15. Chris Irvin, 114-02/34.79m (559)
• Pole Vault (Decathlon): 5. Johannes Hock, 15-1/4.60m (790); 16. Chris Irvin, 12-1.5/3.70m (535)
• Javelin (Decathlon): 15. Chris Irvin, 126-0/38.41m (419); 16. Johannes Hock, 117-5/35.79m (381)
• 1,500 Meters (Decathlon): 5. Chris Irvin, 4:43.90 (656); 6. Johannes Hock, 4:44.96 (649)
• Decathlon: 3. Johannes Hock, 7,573; 14. Chris Irvin, 6,348
Friday, March 28
Women
• 4x100-Meter Relay – Prelims (9:35 a.m.): Morolake Akinosun, Ashley Spencer, Morgan Snow, Christy Udoh
• 100-Meter Hurdles – Prelims (9:35 a.m.): Melissa Gonzalez, Morgan Snow
• 100 Meters – Prelims (9:35 a.m.): Morolake Akinosun, Bernice Bamgbade, Nia Dorner, Morgan Snow, Christy Udoh
• Long Jump – Section B (10 a.m.): Pamela Uchebo
• Pole Vault – Section B (10 a.m.): Alyssa Gullo, Anne Harwig, Peri Howser
• Invitational Sprint Medley Relay (5:20 p.m.): Morolake Akinosun, Ashley Spencer, Courtney Okolo, Katie Hoaldridge
• 400-Meter Hurdles – Final (6:50 p.m.): Danielle Dowie
• Distance Medley Relay (7:05 p.m.): Katie Burford, Nia Dorner, Katie Hoaldridge, Marielle Hall
• Pole Vault – Section A (8:15 p.m.): Kaitlin Petrillose
Men
• Clyde Littlefield 4x100-Meter Relay – Prelims (9:35 a.m.): Carlton Anumnu, Charles Anumnu, Senoj-Jay Givans, Zack Bilderback, Andrew Whyte
• 100-Meter Hurdles – Prelims (9:35 a.m.): Spencer Dunkerley-Offor
• 100-Meters – Prelims (9:35 a.m.): Carlton Anumnu, Charles Anumnu, Basil Fares, Senoj-Jay Givans, Darnell Porter
• Long Jump – Section B (10 a.m.): Basil Fares, Nick Phynn
• Triple Jump – Section B (12:30 p.m.): Nick Phynn
• High Jump – Section B (1:00 p.m.): Jordan Larkins, Spencer McCloud
• Shot Put – Section A (7:30 p.m.): Ryan Crouser, Will Spence
• Invitational Sprint Medley Relay (5:20 p.m.): Senoj-Jay Givans, Carlton Anumnu, Zack Bilderback, Robert Uhr
• Distance Medley Relay (7:20 p.m.): Robert Uhr, Derrell Manhertz, Brady Turnbull, John McNamara
Saturday, March 29
Women
• High Jump – Section A (11 a.m.): Shanay Briscoe
• Invitational 4x200-Meter Relay (Noon): Morolake Akinosun, Ashley Spencer, Christy Udoh, Courtney Okolo
• 4x100-Meter Relay – Final (1:30 p.m.)
• 100-Meter Hurdles – Final (2:15 p.m.)
• 100 Meters – Final (3:05 p.m.)
• 1,500 Meters – Section A (3:50 p.m.): Katie Burford, Marielle Hall, Katie Hoaldridge
• 200 Meters – Invitational (4:05 p.m.): Courtney Okolo
• 4x400-Meter Relay – Invitational (4:15 p.m.):
Men
• Clyde Littlefield 4x100-Meter Relay – Final (1:30 p.m.)
• High Jump – Section A (2 p.m.): Logan Brittain
• 100-Meter Hurdles – Final (2:15 p.m.)
• 100 Meters – Final (3:05 p.m.)
• Discus (3:30 p.m.): Ryan Crouser, Blake Jakobsson, Will Spence
• Jerry Thompson Mile (3:50 p.m.): David Anamosa, John McNamara, Brady Turnbull, Robert Uhr
• Cleburne Price Jr. 4x400-Meter Relay (4:15 p.m.): Senoj-Jay Givans, Zack Bilderback, Pieter Conradie, Andrew Whyte, Chris Irvin
