FHSU Athletics
KEARNEY, Neb - The Fort Hays State men's and women's track and field teams posted numerous standout performances Sunday at the Central Nebraska Challenge, breaking two school records, posting nine national qualifying marks and winning nine events.
Avrey Albright broke a 21-year-old record in the 400m dash, completing one lap around the track in 46.80 to finish in first place. He is the first Tiger to break the 47-second mark, breaking the old record by 0.22 (47.02, Zach Brown, 2005). That time currently ranks sixth on the DII national qualifying list.
Emma Slade won the discus throw with a school-record heave of 162-9 on her fifth attempt of the day, breaking her own record of 160-2 set at the same meet last season. She ranks eighth in DII so far this season.
Annabeth Baalmann won the pole vault with a national-qualifying clearance of 13-1.5, currently fourth-best in the country.
Dean Clark finished first in the long jump with a top leap of 24-7 on his first attempt of the day, ranking second in Division II this season and ranking third at FHSU during the DII era.
Bradley Nkosi won the 110m hurdles with a time of 14.26, the fastest time at FHSU during the DII era and 13th-best in Division II this season.
Josiah Ball won the pole vault with a top clearance of 16-2.75, ranking 17th in Division II this year.
A trio of Tiger men posted national qualifying performances in the javelin, with Jackson Rumford finishing fifth with a heave of 212-9 to rank sixth at FHSU during the DII era and 19th in the country. Dalton Meyers was sixth with a mark of 206-7, while Guy Tubbs finished seventh with a top performance of 198-8.
Jayden Michaelis won the 400m hurdles after crossing the line in 53.40, second-best at FHSU during the DII era.
Katie Linenberger topped the high jump competition with a top jump of 5-5.75, ranking 10th on the FHSU DII era outdoor chart.
Drew Tolar was the final Tiger victor, winning the 200m dash with a time of 21.16.
The Tigers will return to action on Saturday (April 4) at the David Suenram Gorilla Classic in Pittsburg, Kan.