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WACO, Texas\u00a0\u2013\u00a0The UT Arlington track & field team wrapped up competition at the Clyde Hart Classic, hosted by Baylor, with two first-place finishes and three runner-up performances.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Freshman Arieanna Mcpeak<\/a> claimed gold in the women’s triple jump with a mark of 12.35m, while senior Hayden Wilson<\/a> secured first place in the men’s shot put with a throw 16.70m.\u00a0<\/p>\n Three Mavericks earned second-place finishes on the day: Christian Coker<\/a> in the men’s javelin (48.55m), Justina Lusby<\/a> in the women’s 3000m steeplechase (11:35.34) and Daniel Armstrong<\/a> in the men’s 800m (1:50.96).<\/p>\n THOUGHTS FROM COACH<\/p>\n “Another solid performance! We are getting closer to doing very well in each area,” said Coach Sauerhage, “Throwers continue to lead the way! Esther Shaba<\/a> had a strong showing in the 100m. Jayden Haynes<\/a> ran well in the 400m, and Daniel Armstrong<\/a> performed well in the 800m, along with Arieanna in the triple jump. We are excited about Texas Relays next week to see more elite competition.”<\/p>\n NEXT UP<\/p>\n The Mavericks continue the outdoor season, as they head to Austin next week for Texas Relays, set to take place Wednesday, April 1 through Saturday, April 4.<\/p>\n –#BuckEm\u2014<\/p>\n FOLLOW ALONG
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