The University of Kentucky track and field program is gearing up for an exciting competition at the Razorback Invitational, hosted by SEC counterpart, the University of Arkansas. The event promises fierce competition, featuring prominent teams from the SEC and beyond.
The action kicks off on Friday, January 26, at 12:45 p.m. ET with the women’s pentathlon 60-meter hurdles, setting the stage for an intense weekend of track and field excellence.
Saturday’s schedule is equally compelling, commencing at 11:15 a.m. ET with the women’s 60-meter dash qualifying. The Wildcats will be up against strong contenders, including Arkansas, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Iowa State, LSU, Mississippi State, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Ole Miss, Oregon, South Carolina, St. Augustine’s (N.C.), Texas A&M, and USC.
For enthusiasts eager to follow the competition, live results for the Razorback Invitational are available online, providing real-time updates on the athletes’ performances.
As the Wildcats look to make their mark in this challenging field, the championship outlook provides an intriguing backdrop. The selection for the 2024 DI men’s and women’s indoor track and field championships will be based on qualifying performances from Friday, Dec. 1, to Sunday, Feb. 25. The Wildcats currently boast 18 student-athletes competing in seven events who are potential qualifiers for the 2024 NCAA Indoor Championships. Qualification is determined by ranking among the top 16 individuals or as members of a top-12 relay team in the country during the indoor season.
The journey towards championship glory is well underway, and the Wildcats are ready to showcase their prowess on the track, aiming for excellence at the Razorback Invitational. Track and field enthusiasts can expect an exhilarating display of skill and determination from the University of Kentucky’s talented athletes.
TFRRS Top-20 Rankings
Men’s
Pole Vault – 1st Keaton Daniel – 19’0.25”/5.80m – Texas Tech
Triple Jump – 1st Luke Brown – 55’1.5”/16.80m – Texas Tech
200 Meters – 4th Kennedy Lightner – 20.49 – Texas Tech
Women’s
Distance Medley Relay – 6th Jenna Schwinghamer, Mahogany Mobley, Aubree Hay, Phoebe McCowan – Louisville
Distance Medley Relay – 8th Sydney Steely, Bryanna Lucas, Lyric Olson, Mollie Roden – 11:43.62 – Louisville
High Jump – 8th Charity Hufnagel – 6’0.75”/1.85m – Louisville
Pole Vault – 10th Payton Phillips – 14’0”/4.27m – Louisville
60-Meter Hurdles – 10th Emmi Scales – 8.18 – Louisville
4×400 Relay – 12th Jania Martin, Hannah Douglas, Alexis Glasco, Alysia Johnson – 3:36.78 – Texas Tech
200 Meters – 13th Hannah Douglas – 23.49 – Texas Tech
Event Lineup (all info tentative and subject to change before the meet)
| Razorback Invitational: Friday, January 26: ALL TIMES IN EASTERN TIME | ||||
| Pent. 60mH | 12:45 p.m. | FINAL | Charity HufnagelAriel Pedigo | |
| Pent. High Jump | 1:25 p.m. | Prelim/FINAL | Charity HufnagelAriel Pedigo | |
| Pent. Shot Put | 3:25 p.m. | Prelim/FINAL | Charity HufnagelAriel Pedigo | |
| Pent. Long Jump | 4:25 p.m. | Prelim/FINAL | Charity HufnagelAriel Pedigo | |
| Pent. 800m | 6:00 p.m. | FINAL | Charity HufnagelAriel Pedigo | |
| Pent. Women’s Final Results | Charity HufnagelAriel Pedigo | |||
| Razorback Invitational: Friday, January 26: ALL TIMES IN EASTERN TIME | |||
| Women’s Weight Throw | 4:20 p.m. | Prelim/FINAL | Simi AkinrinsolaKate PowersShelby Wingler |
| Men’s Long Jump | 5:30 p.m. | Prelim/FINAL | Luke BrownMiles JonesTroy Lane |
| Women’s Pole Vault | 5:30 p.m. | FINAL | Kaitlyn CainKristen MasucciPayton Phillips |
| Women’s Long Jump | 6:05 p.m. | Prelim/FINAL | Morgan Davis |
| Women’s 3000m | 6:10 p.m. | FINAL | Mollie Roden |
| Men’s 3000m | 6:22 p.m. | FINAL | Jake AllenEd BirdJackson Watts |
| Women’s Mile | 6:35 p.m. | FINAL | Ally KrugerBryanna LucasPhoebe McCowanLyric OlsonJulz Williams |
| Men’s Weight Throw | 6:40 p.m. | Prelim/FINAL | Grayson BrashearLogan ColesDaRoyce FlemonsDennis Ohene-Adu |
| Women’s High Jump | 6:55 p.m. | FINAL | Morgan Davis |
| Men’s Mile | 6:58 p.m. | FINAL | Dustin Horter |
| Women’s 200m | 7:10 p.m. | FINAL | Hannah DouglasVictoria PerrowEmmi ScalesReynei Wallace |
| Men’s 200m | 7:50 p.m. | FINAL | Shavique Bascus | Wildcat DebutMarkevus JacksonClinton MuungaJahlahnee Watkins |
| Women’s Distance Medley Relay | 8:30 p.m. | FINAL | Alysia Johnson, Phoebe McCowan, Jenna Schwinghamer, Sydney Steely |
| Razorback Invitational: Saturday, January 27: ALL TIMES IN EASTERN TIME | |||
| Women’s 60m | 11:15 a.m. | Qualifying | Hannah DouglasAlexis GlascoVictoria PerrowEmmi Scales |
| Men’s 60m | 11:30 a.m. | Qualifying | Luke BrownMiles JonesTroy LaneKennedy LightnerClinton Muunga |
| Women’s 60mH | 12:05 p.m. | Prelim | Maya AndersonCamden BentleyAlexis GlascoEmmi Scales |
| Men’s 60mH | 12:25 p.m. | Prelim | Alexander Chukwukelu |
| Women’s Shot Put | 1:00 p.m. | Prelim/FINAL | Simi AkinrinsolaShelby Wingler |
| Women’s 60m | 1:20 p.m. | Prelim | Hannah DouglasAlexis GlascoVictoria PerrowEmmi Scales |
| Men’s 60m | 1:40 p.m. | Prelim | Luke BrownMiles JonesTroy LaneKennedy LightnerClinton Muunga |
| Women’s 400m | 1:55 p.m. | FINAL | Ava AlexanderAlysia JohnsonJania MartinOneika McAnnuff |
| Men’s 400m | 2:25 p.m. | FINAL | Brandon NyandoroBeck O’Daniel |
| Women’s 60mH | 2:55 p.m. | FINAL | Maya AndersonCamden BentleyAlexis GlascoEmmi Scales |
| Men’s 60mH | 3:03 p.m. | FINAL | Alexander Chukwukelu |
| Women’s 60m | 3:07 p.m. | FINAL | Hannah DouglasAlexis GlascoVictoria PerrowEmmi Scales |
| Men’s 60m | 3:15 p.m. | FINAL | Luke BrownMiles JonesTroy LaneKennedy LightnerClinton Muunga |
| Men’s Pole Vault | 3:30 p.m. | FINAL | Keaton DanielBrayden JacksonDalton Shepler |
| Men’s Shot Put | 3:30 p.m. | FINAL | Grayson BrashearDennis Ohene-Adu |
| Women’s 800m | 3:30 p.m. | FINAL | Cha’iel JohnsonBryanna LucasLyric OlsonJenna SchwinghamerSydney Steely |
| Men’s 800m | 3:55 p.m. | FINAL | Alex JustusJustin Swann |
| Women’s 4×400 Relay | 5:15 p.m. | FINAL | Ava AlexanderHannah DouglasAlexis GlascoAlysia JohnsonJania MartinOneika McAnnuffVictoria PerrowEmmi ScalesReynei Wallace |
| Men’s 4×400 Relay | 5:40 p.m. | FINAL | Ethan Brown | Wildcat DebutMarkevus JacksonKennedy LightnerBrandon NyandoroBeck O’DanielJustin SwannJahlahnee WatkinsTavon Williams |