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DAY ONE RESULTS
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Florida State jumper Isaac Grimes put on a world class performance with a world leading long jump of 8.33m on day one of the Tyson Invitational inside Randal Tyson Track Center in Fayetteville, Ark.
Grimes enormous jump puts him at No. 1 in the FSU record books passing up Seminole legend and 2008 Bowerman Trophy winner Ngoni Makusha (8.21m). His mark becomes the fifth best in collegiate indoor history and is beyond the Olympic standard to qualify for the Olympic games.
Meanwhile, Trey Cunningham exploded in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 7.55. He remains at the top of the NCAA at No. 1 with this season best performance.
The women’s distance medley relay cruised to a school record time of 10:57.24. Clocking in at No. 3 in the country with a foursome of Alyson Churchill (3:21.17), Edidiong Odiong (53.15), Yasmine Abbes (2:08.51), and Maudie Skyring (4:32.42).
The Seminoles impressed all over the track, in one of the best 60
DAY ONE RESULTS
CLEMSON, S.C. – The Florida State track and field team wasted no time on day one of the Bob Pollock Invitational. With five wins and many personal record performances the FSU team has made it clear that they have no desire to step back from their indoor success.
“Great opening day for us. I was really pleased with our focus and effort, especially for so early in the year,” said Florida State head coach Bob Braman.
Jumps
Isaac Grimes and Jeremiah Davis once again dominated the men’s long jump. Grimes made an enormous jump of 8.18m to take the win with a distance that was not just a huge PR and national leader but also No. 2 in FSU history behind Seminole legend Ngoni Makusha (8.21m). Davis took second by jumping a massive distance of 7.99m to beat his previous 7.86m PR. Not to be outdone Alonie Sutton and Ruta Lasmane also took first and second in the women’s long jump by both jumping a distance of 6.14m.
“Our jump ladies continue to impress. For
January 15, 2021 - by Kelsey Wicinski Noles Begin Season at Gamecock Opener
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida State track and field team starts its 2021 indoor season this Saturday, Jan. 16, at the Gamecock Opener hosted by the University of South Carolina in Columbia, S.C. Saturday’s meet marks the first time FSU has competed since Feb. 2020.
“We’re really excited to be competing again.” said Florida State head coach Bob Braman. “It’s been 321 long days since our last competition. This is a very good opening meet for us. South Carolina has a great facility and we’re hoping for some good performances.”
December 17, 2020 - by Kelsey Wicinski FSU Relays Will Not Host High School Participants in 2021
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida State Track and Field program will not be hosting participants from the high school level during this year’s annual FSU relays, Seminoles’ Track and Field Head Coach Bob Braman announced Thursday morning. The decision was made due to the ongoing concerns surrounding the COVID-19 global pandemic.
This year marks the 41
st FSU relays to be hosted at Mike Long Track in Tallahassee, Fla.
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