Three Razorbacks advanced to Eugene for the NCAA Championships during the first day of the NCAA West Preliminary Rounds held at John McDonnell Field on Wednesday. Arkansas currently has five athletes set to compete at the NCAA Championships in Eugene.
First day of action for the Razorbacks included competition in the hammer and steeplechase at Franklin Field on Thursday. A season best of 209 feet, 1 inch, placed Ruben Banks sixth in the Championship division of the hammer.
Arkansas returns to the Penn Relays Carnival this weekend as the prestigious meet will be held for the first time since 2019 due to covid. Festivities for the 126th running of the Penn Relays will include a Wall of Fame induction on Saturday that includes Razorback alum Graham Hood.
University of Arkansas freshman Ben Ryer took seventh in the men's hammer throw Thursday at the John McDonnell Invitational and fifth among collegiate athletes with a throw of 199 feet, 1 inch that ranks third on the Razorbacks' all-time list behind Erich Sullins (222-7) and sophomore Ruben Banks (219-4).
Arkansas hosts the John McDonnell Invitational this Thursday and Friday, April 7-8, with a total of 18 schools scheduled to compete. This will be the first of four outdoor meets the Razorbacks host at John McDonnell Field this season.