Track and Field opens season with strong performance
The Defiance men's and women's track and field teams hit the track for the first time this season as they opened up at home to host the Early Bird Open. Joining the Yellow Jackets included Trine University, Anderson University, and Concordia University.
During today's meet, three Yellow Jackets set new personal bests - Gavin Maratea, Ashanti Elkins, and Lisa-Maria Markau.
Lisa-Maria Markau earned a new personal record at the 60 meter dash at today's meet with a time of 7.99.
Ashanti Elkins earned a new personal record at the 400 meter dash at today's meet with a time of 1:05.88.
Gavin Maratea set a new personal best at the 400 meter dash with a time of 57.27 at today's meet.
Notable Performances:
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Lisa-Maria Markau won the 60 meter dash with her new personal best.
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Hailey Haynes finished second in the 60 meter dash with a time of 8.23.
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Ashanti Elkins and Shyla Pemberton finished first and second, respectively, at the 400 meter dash with times of 1:05.88 and 1:07.53.
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Lisa-Maria Markau won the 200 meter dash with a time of 26.78. Ashanti Elkins came in second and Hailei Haynes third.
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Isaac Miler finished first in the long jump with 19-04.25.
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Ja'Qway Janvier won the 60 meter dash with a time of 7.18.
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Marlon Brown finished second in the 400 meter dash with a time of 50.58.
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Ja'Qway Janvier and Marlon Brown finished second and third, respectively, in the 200 meter dash.
The Yellow Jackets return to the track on Saturday, January 14th, at Trine University. The meet is scheduled to start at 12pm.