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
UVA’s Owayne Owens named ACC Men’s Co-Field Performer of the Week
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UVA junior Owayne Owens. Photo courtesy UVA Athletics.
Virginia jumper Owayne Owens was named the ACC Men’s Co-Field Performer of the Week, the league office announced on Wednesday (Jan. 20).
Owens, a native of Montego Bay, Jamaica, shares the weekly honor with Florida States’ Isaac Grimes.
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.”