
T&F: Runner-Up Finishes Highlight Day Two in Lubbock
2/12/2022 6:08:00 PM | Track & Field/XC
Bullard, Samaniego and Esposito earn second-place finishes
DENTON, Texas – Three North Texas track & field student-athletes finished second in their respective events to lead the way Saturday on the final day of the Texas Tech Shootout in Lubbock, Texas.
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Chris Samaniego had another strong day, finishing as the runner up in the men's shot put "B" section with a throw of 52-2 ½ (15.91m).
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Alec Esposito had his second runner-up finish in as many meets, placing second in the men's mile with a personal-best time of 4:11.11. Logan Mitchell followed with a PR of his own (4:15.49) to finish in sixth place.
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In the men's pole vault, Cody Bullard had his best performance of the season, clearing 16-7 ¼ (5.06m) to finish in second place.
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Macayla Needham placed fifth in the women's shot put "B" section, recording a throw of 44-7 ½ (13.60m).
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Samir Williams placed eighth in the men's 200 meters, running the best time of his career (21.85).
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Arissa Thompson (25.35 – personal best), Kayla McDonald (25.36) and Alika Crawford (25.44 – personal best) all placed in the top 16 out of 45 in the women's 200 meters.
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Next up for the Mean Green is the Conference USA Indoor Championships Feb. 19-20 in Birmingham, Ala.
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Be sure to keep an eye on MeanGreenSports.com, follow Mean Green Sports on social media @MeanGreenSports and Mean Green track & field/cross country at @MeanGreenTFXC for the latest information.
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Chris Samaniego had another strong day, finishing as the runner up in the men's shot put "B" section with a throw of 52-2 ½ (15.91m).
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Alec Esposito had his second runner-up finish in as many meets, placing second in the men's mile with a personal-best time of 4:11.11. Logan Mitchell followed with a PR of his own (4:15.49) to finish in sixth place.
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In the men's pole vault, Cody Bullard had his best performance of the season, clearing 16-7 ¼ (5.06m) to finish in second place.
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Macayla Needham placed fifth in the women's shot put "B" section, recording a throw of 44-7 ½ (13.60m).
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Samir Williams placed eighth in the men's 200 meters, running the best time of his career (21.85).
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Arissa Thompson (25.35 – personal best), Kayla McDonald (25.36) and Alika Crawford (25.44 – personal best) all placed in the top 16 out of 45 in the women's 200 meters.
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Next up for the Mean Green is the Conference USA Indoor Championships Feb. 19-20 in Birmingham, Ala.
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Be sure to keep an eye on MeanGreenSports.com, follow Mean Green Sports on social media @MeanGreenSports and Mean Green track & field/cross country at @MeanGreenTFXC for the latest information.
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