Jimmy Carnes Invitational
Alachua County Events Center
Gainesville, Fla.
Keiser men's and women's indoor track and field returned to the Jimmy Carnes Invitational on Saturday, opening the indoor season with a solid showing that included eight top-five finishes across the meet. The Seahawks remembered the meet well, with strong efforts in both the distance events and the throws highlighting the day in Gainesville.
On the men's side, freshman Jesse Songo led the way with a pair of top-four finishes. Songo placed third in the 1000 meters with a time of 2:34.61, then followed that performance by finishing fourth in the 3000 meters (8:45.67). Adrian Rivadulla added another top-five result in the distance events, placing fourth in the mile at 4:30.25.
In the hurdles, Rameau Estime recorded a fourth-place finish in the 60-meter hurdles, clocking an 8.33 in the finals. In the field events, Casey Wood turned in a strong performance in the shot put, earning second place with a top mark of 14.22 meters (46'8").
The women's squad was led by senior thrower Niesha Aldajuste, who posted two podium finishes on the day. Aldajuste placed second in the weight throw with a mark of 16.55 meters (54'3.75") and followed that with a third-place finish in the shot put, recording a throw of 11.18 meters (36'8.25").
In the jumps, freshman Elizabeth Butrica earned a fourth-place finish in the high jump, clearing 1.45 meters (4'9") to round out the Seahawks' top-five performances.
2. Casey Wood – Shot Put (14.22m)
2. Niesha Aldajuste – Weight Throw (16.55m)
3. Jesse Songo – 1000m (2:34.61)
3. Niesha Aldajuste – Shot Put (11.18m)
4. Adrian Rivadulla – Mile (4:30.25)
4. Jesse Songo – 3000m (8:45.67)
4. Rameau Estime – 60m Hurdles (8.33)
4. Elizabeth Butrica – High Jump (1.45m)
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Great team effort today across all disciplines to open the season. We saw a lot of personal records and multiple marks right around the national standards. This sets us up very well heading into next week with a strong opportunity to qualify for nationals.
The Seahawks will return to action on Friday, January 23, at the RADD Sports College Invitational in Gainesville, Fla., with events beginning at 9:00 a.m.
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