Anthaya Charlton and Jordan Turner Secure Wins for the Wildcats
The Kentucky Wildcats Track & Field team had an impressive showing today, with both the men’s and women’s long jump competitions resulting in victories. The Michael Johnson Invitational, hosted by Baylor University at Hart Track & Field Stadium, saw Anthaya Charlton and Jordan Turner earn the only wins of the day for the Wildcats.
Charlton found success on her third attempt after failing her first two tries, hitting the winning mark of 20’11.75″/6.39 meters (4.8). Turner completed the sweep later in the day, securing a winning mark of 25’0.75″/7.80 meters (1.2) on his second jump. Turner later matched his mark on his fourth attempt, ultimately passing on his final two jumps.
Personal Bests Achieved
Kennedy Lightner placed third overall in the men’s 200 meters, ranking first among collegiate competitors with a personal best time of 20.33 (0.2). Lightner’s time has earned him a spot tied for 12th best in the nation and fourth on the UK all-time performers list.
Colleen Branch also achieved a personal best, placing 10th in the women’s 200 meters with a time of 23.68 (1.0).
Notable Performances
Other notable performances from the Wildcats include Payton Phillips, who took third in the pole vault with a vault of 13’2.25″/4.02 meters. Beck O’Daniel finished third in the men’s 400-meter hurdles, clocking in at 51.48.
In the men’s hammer throw, both Michael Browning and Dennis Ohene-Adu earned top 10 finishes. Browning placed fifth with a throw of 188’8″/57.51 meters, while Ohene-Adu finished ninth with a throw of 177’1″/53.98 meters.
Karimah Davis placed sixth in the women’s 200 meters with a time of 22.82 (1.8), while Brandon Miller placed ninth in the men’s 200 meters, clocking in at 20.78 (0.2).
Lastly, Josh Sobota had a season-best performance, placing sixth in the men’s discus throw with a distance of 179’2″/54.63 meters.
The Kentucky Wildcats’ impressive achievements at the Michael Johnson Invitational demonstrate their continued commitment to excellence in track and field, with athletes reaching new heights and setting personal bests.
| Michael Johnson Invitational: Friday, April 21: ALL TIMES IN CENTRAL TIME | |||
| Women’s Pole Vault | Final | 3. Payton Phillips: 13’2.25”/4.02m T-12. Siobhan Szerencsits: 12’2.50”/3.72m | |
| Men’s Hammer Throw | Prelim/Final | 5. Michael Browning: 188’8”/57.51m | No. 10 on UK all-time performers list 9. Dennis Ohene-Adu: 177’1”/53.98m | |
| Women’s Long Jump | Prelim/Final | 1. Anthaya Charlton: 20’11.75”/6.39m (4.8) | |
| Men’s Long Jump | Prelim/Final | 1. Jordan Turner: 25’0.75”/7.80m (1.2) | |
| Men’s Discus Throw | Prelim/Final | 6. Josh Sobota: 179’2”/54.63m | |
| Men’s 400-Meter Hurdles | Final | 3. Beck O’Daniel: 51.48 | |
| Women’s 200 Meters | Final | 6. Karimah Davis: 22.82 (1.8) 10. Colleen Branch: 23.68 (1.0) | PB 11. Victoria Perrow: 23.69 (2.7) 13. Shadajah Ballard: 23.72 (1.8) 18. Tamiia Fuller: 24.01 (1.6) 23. Megan Moss: 24.09 (2.7) 49. Seven Simms: 24.81 (1.4) | |
| Men’s 200 Meters | Final | 3. Kennedy Lightner: 20.33 (0.2) | PB | No. 4 on the UK all-time performers list 9. Brandon Miller: 20.78 (0.2) 19. Langston Jackson: 21.01 (0.6) 20. Brian Faust: 21.02 (1.0) 35. Wayne Lawrence Jr.: 21.30 (0.9) 44. Myles Anders: 21.41 (0.6) |
| Michael Johnson Invitational: Saturday, April 22: ALL TIMES IN CENTRAL TIME | |||
| Men’s Pole Vault | 12:00 p.m. | Final | Keaton Daniel Dalton Shepler Jacob Sobota |
| Women’s 100-Meter Hurdles | 12:00 p.m. | Prelim | Shadajah Ballard: Section 2, Ln 2 Yasmin Brooks: Section 1, Ln 5 Masai Russell: Section 5, Ln 6 |
| Men’s Triple Jump | 2:30 p.m. | Prelim/Final | Luke Brown |
| Women’s 4×100 Relay | 2:30 p.m. | Final | Victoria Perrow, Anthaya Charlton, Masai Russell, Karimah Davis: Section 2, Ln 5 |
| Men’s 4×100 Relay | 2:40 p.m. | Final | Kennedy Lightner, Brandon Miller, Langston Jackson, Myles Anders: Section 2, Ln 3 |
| Women’s Shot Put | 3:00 p.m. | Prelim/Final | Simisola Akinrinsola |
| Women’s 100-Meter Hurdles | 3:25 p.m. | Final | Shadajah Ballard Yasmin Brooks Masai Russell |
| Women’s 400 Meters | 3:50 p.m. | Final | Dajour Miles: Section 5, Ln 3 Mahogany Mobley: Section 2, Ln 6 Christal Mosley: Section 5, Ln 9 Megan Moss Seven Simms: Section 2, Ln 2 Reynei Wallace: Section 3, Ln 2 |
| Men’s 400 Meters | 4:15 p.m. | Final | Brian Faust: Section 7, Ln 7 Wayne Lawrence Jr.: Section 8, Ln 6 Brandon Nyandoro: Section 4, Ln 3 |
| Men’s Shot Put | 4:30 p.m. | Prelim/Final | Dennis Ohene-Adu: Flight 2 Josh Sobota: Flight 2 |
| Women’s 100 Meter Dash | 4:45 p.m. | Final | Shadajah Ballard: Section 7, Ln 1 Colleen Branch: Section 6, Ln 2 Anthaya Charlton: Section 7, Ln 5 Karimah Davis: Section 7, Ln 3 Tamiia Fuller: Section 6, Ln 8 Victoria Perrow: Section 7, Ln 6 Iantha Wright: Section 6, Ln 5 |
| Men’s 100 Meter Dash | 5:10 p.m. | Final | Myles Anders: Section 5, Ln 5 Langston Jackson: Section 8, Ln 7 |
| Men’s 800 Meters | 5:50 p.m. | Final | Justin Swann: Section 4 |
| Women’s 4×400 Relay | 6:05 p.m. | Final | Karimah Davis, Masai Russell, Megan Moss, Dajour Miles: Section 3, Ln 5 Christal Mosley, Reynei Wallace, Mahogany Mobley, Seven Simms: Section 1, Ln 9 |
| Men’s 4×400 Relay | 6:25 p.m. | Final | Wayne Lawrence Jr., Brian Faust, Brandon Miller, Kennedy Lightner: Section 3, Ln 5 Justin Swann, Beck O’Daniel, Brandon Nyandoro, Langston Jackson: Section 1, Ln 3 |
