Track & Field Takes Part At The Texas Tech Masked Rider Open

4/3/2022 | Track & Field

LUBBOCK, TEXAS – Eastern New Mexico Track & Field took part in the Texas Tech University Masked Rider open over the weekend at Fuller Track & Field on the campus of Texas Tech. Competing against Division I opponents, the Greyhounds posted several good performances in the two-day event.

In the sprints, Mohamed Megeno posted season best times in the 100-meter dash and the 200 meters dash. Megeno clocked 11.34 in the 100 meters and posted a time of 22.89 in the 200 meters. In the women’s 200 meters, Emily Martinezcrossed the line in a personal best 27.50.

Malethabo Seema posted an season best in the 800-meters, crossing the line in 2:16.44 to take 4^thplace. Lethabo Seema was just behind with a time of 2:18.43 for 8^th place, a career best. Alisha Haydealso posted their fastest time in the 800, finishing in 2:29.14. In the men’s 800-meter, Japhet Toroitichand Devis Cheruiyot finished one after another with near identical times. Toroitich clocked 1:56.76 to take 10^th place and Cheruiyot crossed the line in 1:56.88 for 11^th place, both times were personal best in the event.

In the 5000 meters, three Greyhounds set season best times on the season. Dorcas Kosgei led the pack with 18:34.07 on the clock for 2^nd place, a personal best time. Aminata Kenyawani and Marta Pascoa were just behind with time of 19:02.12 (3^rdPlace) and 19:08.62 (4^th Place, personal best time), respectively. In the men’s 5000, Kelvin Kipkemboiposted a 3^rd place finish with a time of 15:20.80 for a season best time in the distance.

In the Shot Put, Tamia Smith placed seventh with a throw of 12.92 m (42′ 4.75″). Tatiana Hall recorded their best ever finishes in the Discus and Hammer Throw. In the Discus, Hall finished with a mark of 33.32 m (109′ 4″), along with a toss of 35.01 m (114′ 10″) in the Hammer Throw.

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“The team competed hard this weekend but didn’t see some of the performances we will be looking for,” said Head Track & Field Coach Jeff Kavalunas. “There are some technical adjustments we will make in several events to be ready. I though Lee (Seema) and Devis (Cheruiyot) had solid performances in the 800, Mohamed (Megeno) had a personal best in the 200, and Emily (Martinez) also posted a personal best in the 200” said Kavalunas.

Eastern New Mexico head back to Canyon, Texas for its next meet, the Jo Meaker Classic and Multis. The three-day competition begins on Thursday, Apr. 7, and concludes on Saturday, Apr. 9, on the campus of West Texas A&M.