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Track and Field FSU men, women stand out at Tom Jones Invitational

Bob Ferrante

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May 10, 2022
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The Florida State outdoor track and field teams completed the final day of action at the Tom Jones Invitational in Gainesville on Saturday.

Alexandra Webster turned in the second-fastest time in program history in the women’s 100-meter hurdles, establishing a lifetime best of 12.77. Webster sits behind the record that was set in 2019 by Cortney Jones at 12.72. Her performance is also ranked second in the nation this season.

The Noles moved up three spots on the all-time FSU top 10 list in the women’s 4x100 relay, tying the seventh-fastest time (43.33) behind Liana Tyson, Dajaz DeFrand, Kaniya Johnson, and Shenese Walker.

Suus Altorf placed 12th in the 800-meter run, clocking a lifetime best of 2:04.47, which is the seventh-fastest time in FSU history. Agnes McTighe rounded out the event at 2:07.42.

Walker competed in the 200, placing fifth with a lifetime best with a time of 11.23. Her performance ties for the sixth-fastest time in school history. Tyson followed in 23rd with a lifetime best of 11.50. Johnson concluded the event in 25th at 11.53.

The 4x400 placed 17th with a time of 3:37.63 behind Ava Klein, DeFrand, Webster and Wilson.

“Our ladies had a fantastic weekend in almost every event area,” said FSU track and field head coach Bob Braman. “There were a lot of regional marks and lifetime bests.”

Neo Mosebi led the Noles in the men’s 100m dash, placing 16th with a time of 10.39. Tyler Azcano followed in 26th behind a career best of 10.47. Ismael Kone placed 33rd at (10.59), followed by Keshaun Black in 38th (10.64).

In the men’s open triple jump, Kyvon Tatham finished third, establishing a career best of (15.50m). Jayden Louis-Charles followed in 10th, jumping a lifetime best of 15.04m.

Zach Trotter took 26th place in the 800, clocking a season best of 1:49.82 and Anthony Herrera followed in 54th with a career best of 1:52.49. British Wilkerson competed in the 400-meter invite, placing 24th with a postseason qualifying time of 46.55.

Andre Korbmacher concluded his weekend in the 110 hurdles, placing 14th with a time of 13.80. Tyson Williams followed in 20th at 13.98.

Ahmari Avin competed in the discus throw, placing 14th with a time of 45.89m. Ryan Driscoll followed in 18th with a mark of 41.81m.

"Our men achieved some region and ACC marks as well,” added Braman. “We need to capture some late season momentum at the LSU Invitational in two weeks. That meet will be a key meet to set us up for the ACC Championship.”

The Noles will compete at the Wake Forest Invitational in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Friday before concluding the regular season at the East Coast Relays (April 26-27) and the LSU Invitational (April 27).
 
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