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Slavinski Stars, Tigers Start Strong at Clemson Opener
Dec 9, 2023, 7:11 AM
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CLEMSON, S.C. - The Clemson Track and Field program opened its season with a bang on Friday at the Clemson Opener. The first meet of the 2023-24 campaign featured multiple Tigers eager to make an impact in their respective events, as newcomers took to the track for the first time, and returners picked up where they left off last season.
"For December meets, it helps give us a snapshot of where we are, a better look at where we are as a team," Head Coach Mark Elliot said. "This is just the building stage so if we are getting these types of performances now, hopefully we can continue and improve like that. I think both teams performed well overall, when you have a group of a 1oo people, you are going have some that do well and some that don't but that just means we have to keep working and coach them up so we can be ready come January."
Most notable, Blaik Slavinski set the school record in the 1000 meter with an incredible time of 2:20.52. The time is the fastest in the 1000 meters in the world so far this year. On the women's side, sophomore Shantae Foreman started strong in her second year in the Orange and Regalia by jumping a distance of 13.08m in the triple jump to move into eighth on Clemson's all-time list. Pole vaulters Annie Lineberger and Kristin Hoffman also entered the top-10 list by clearing the bar at 3.85m, which ties both of them for ninth.
The men's team also used the Clemson Opener as an opportunity to recognize and honor the team for its 2023 ACC Outdoor Track & Field Championship. The Tigers distributed their ACC rings prior to the 4x400.
The Clemson Opener marked the first of four home meets for the Tigers this season, with seven total meets on the schedule prior to the ACC Indoor Championship Meet beginning on February 22.
ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Senior Cameron Rose recorded a personal best and a first-place finish in the men's 300 meter run as he crossed the line at 32.61.
Earning a first-place finish and recording a new personal best, Samuel Garringer finished the men's mile in 4 minutes and 16 seconds.
In the men's 1000 meter run, two Tigers recorded new personal bests as Gabriel Ludwick (2:23.41) and Braden Blakley (2:33.53) finished the event in the top 15.
In the women's 1000 meter run, Jessica McLean secured a first-place finish for the Tigers as she completed the event in 2:53.59.
Sophomore Alex Teufel recorded a new personal best in the men’s pole vault as he cleared 4.25m.
In the women's 600m, senior Ken’Naria Gadson, tabbed a new personal best as she was the first to cross the line at 1:29.05.
After securing a third-place finish, senior Theron Bradford earned a new personal best in the men’s 600m with a finish time of 1:20.02
EVENT BY EVENT BREAKDOWN
Men’s Track
60 Meter - Prelims
Cameron Rose - 6.69 (PB)
200 Meter Dash
Ryan John - 22.78, 26th place
300 Meter Run
Cameron Rose - 32.61, 1st place (PB)
Daniel Kidd - 34.16, 5th place
Theron Bradford - 34.95, 8th place (PB)
Henry Gainer - 37.37, 16th place
600 Meters
Daniel Kidd - 1:19.94, 2nd place
Theron Bradford - 1:20.02, 3rd place
Carson Tillman - 1:23.06 - 9th place
800 Meter Run
Alex Teufel - 2:02.23, 8th place
Camden Hayslett - 2:08.75, 12th place
1000 Meter Run
Blaik Slavinski - 2:20.52, 1st place
Gabriel Ludwick - 2:23.41, 2nd place
Tarees Rhoden - 2:25.05, 3rd place
Braden Blakley - 2:33.53, 14th place
Matthew Raucci - 2:34.11, 15h place
Blake Santos - 2:40. 64, 20th place
1 Mile
Samuel Garringer - 4:16:50, 1st place
3000 Meter Run
Corentin Serbource - 8:31.41, 1st place (PB)
Paul Maguire - 8:39.89, 2nd place
Aubrey Lake - 8:59.78, 4th place
4x400 Meter Relay
Clemson A - 3:13.69, 2nd place
Clemson B - 3:22.41, 6th place
Clemson D - 3:27.93, 12th place
Clemson C - 3:33.85, 14th place
Men’s Field
Long Jump
Micah Harris - 7.26m, 3rd place
Ryan John - 7.08, 4th place (PB)
Max Livesey - 7.02m, 6th place (PB)
Pole Vault
Alex Teufel - 4.25m, 5th place
Efram Melendez - 4.25m, 7th place
Henry Gainer - 4.10m, 11th place
Weight
Daniel Cope - 21.31m, 1st place
Matthew Auble - 18.45m, 2nd place
Women’s Track
60 Meter - Semifinals
Shantae Foreman - 7.66, 11th place
Aja Davis - 7.67, 13th place
Julia Galbally - 7.73, 17th place
60 Meter Hurdles
Antoinette Van Der Merwe - 8.34, 3rd place
300 Meter Run
Ken'Naria Gadson - 38.52, 6th place (PB)
Mackenzie Osher - 39.33, 7th place (PB)
Ockera Myrie - 39.62, 8th place
Lashanna Graham - 39.63, 9th place
Alysia Fingall - 40.37, 16th place
Isabelle Nebel - 41.97, 22nd place
6oo Meter
Ken’Naria Gadson - 1:29.05, 1st place
Lashanna Graham - 1:31.19, 2nd place
800 Meter Run
Sophia Buller - 2:26.29, 4th place
1000 Meter Run
Jessica McLean - 2:53.59, 1st place
Kayan Green - 2:54.40, 2nd place
3000 Meter Run
Grace Hanratty - 10:25.76, 1st place
Mackenzie Steele - 10:26.12, 2nd place
Alyssa Hammond - 10:34.31, 3rd place
Meredith Finley - 11:01.06, 8th place
Nicole Pizzo - 11:18.97, 14th place
4X400 Meter Relay
Clemson A - 3:38.77, 2nd place
Clemson B - 4:00.98, 8th place
Clemson C - 4:11.75, 16th place
Women’s Field
Long Jump
Caroline Johnston - 5.80m, 5th place
Triple Jump
Shantae Foreman, 13.08m, 1st place
High Jump
Nia Christie - 1.66m, 4th place
Sofia De Coteau - 1.66m, T-5th place
Jessica Johnson - 1.61m, 10th place
Pole Vault
Annie Lineberger - 3.85m, 2nd place
Kristin Hoffman - 3.85m, 3rd place
Riley Karpinski - 3.35m, 5th place
Abigail Drayer - 3.35m, 8th place
Molly Starrett - 3.35m, 12th place
Shot Put
Kendra Dye - 12:36m, 2nd place
Weight Throw
Marie Forbes - 21.86m, 1st place
Kendra Dye - 17.41m, 2nd place
Laura Meno - 14.94m, 4th place
Riley Lair - 14.03m, 10th place
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