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.
The men’s hammer was the featured event on the opening day of the John McDonnell Invitational. Arkansas alum Erich Sullins placed second while Razorback Ben Ryer established a pair of career-best throws in moving to No. 3 on the UA all-time list.
Impressive performances were the norm during the first day of the Razorback Invitational at the Randal Tyson Track Center with more anticipated during Saturday’s action. Ayden Owens is currently second in the heptathlon as he battles Georgia’s Kyle Garland with the Arkansas school record of 6,175 set by Kevin Lazas in 2013 within his sights.