The University of Kentucky track and field program kicked off their campaign at the Southeastern Conference Outdoor Championships with a strong start, earning crucial points early in the competition and securing notable performances in various events.
Key Highlights:
- Hammer Throw Success: Junior Logan Coles initiated the Wildcats’ scoring, securing seventh place in the men’s hammer throw with a commendable mark of 202’10”/61.83 meters, contributing two points to the men’s team. Following suit, freshman Kate Powers impressed on the women’s side, clinching fourth place with a throw of 207’07”/63.27 meters, earning the women’s team their initial five points.
- Heptathlon Excellence: Senior Charity Hufnagel showcased her versatility and prowess in the women’s heptathlon, currently holding second place after four events with 3,693 points. Notable performances across various disciplines, including a victory in the high jump after clearing 6’0.50”/1.84 meters, contributed significantly to her strong position.
- 800-Meter Qualification: Seniors Sydney Steely and Bryanna Lucas secured their spots in Saturday’s final in the women’s 800 meters. Steely demonstrated her prowess by finishing sixth overall with a time of 2:05.81, securing an automatic qualifier by crossing the line second in her heat. Lucas showcased her potential by running a personal best of 2:05.86, earning her first-ever spot in an SEC final.
Day One Recap:
- The women’s team concluded day one in third place with five points, while the men’s team secured the 12th spot with two points, setting the stage for an exciting continuation of competition.
Looking Ahead:
- The University of Kentucky track and field team is poised to build upon their strong start as they continue their campaign at the SEC Outdoor Championships. With promising performances and determination evident across various events, the Wildcats are primed for further success as they aim to elevate their standing in the competition.
Event Results
| SEC Championships: Thursday, May 9: ALL TIMES IN EASTERN TIME | ||||
| Hep. 100mH | 12:00 p.m. | FINAL | 5. Charity Hufnagel: 13.86 (+2.6) | 998 pts.14. Ariel Pedigo: 15.24 (+2.4) | 810 pts. | |
| Hep. High Jump | 12:45 p.m. | FINAL | 1. Charity Hufnagel: 6’0.50”/1.84m | 1029 pts.T-8. Ariel Pedigo: 5’3”/1.60m | 736 pts. | |
| Hep. Shot Put | 2:45 p.m. | FINAL | 2. Charity Hufnagel: 43’1.75”/13.15m | PR | 737 pts.7. Ariel Pedigo: 37’9.50”/11.52m | 629 pts. | |
| Hep. 200m | 5:30 p.m. | FINAL | 3. Charity Hufnagel: 24.54 (+2.2) | 929 pts.11. Ariel Pedigo: 27.65 (+2.5) | 659 pts. | |
| Hep. Women’s Thursday Results | 2. Charity Hufnagel: 3693 pts.10. Ariel Pedigo: 2834 pts. | |||
| SEC Championships: Thursday, May 9: ALL TIMES IN EASTERN TIME | |||
| Men’s Hammer Throw | 12:00 p.m. | Prelim/FINAL | 7. Logan Coles: 202’10”/61.83m | 2 pts. |
| Women’s Hammer Throw | 2:15 p.m. | Prelim/FINAL | 4. Kate Powers: 207’07”/63.27m | 5 pts.10. Simi Akinrinsola: 181’6”/55.32m | PR |
| Men’s 800m | 5:30 p.m. | Prelim | 17. Alex Justus: 1:50.79 |
| Women’s 800m | 5:50 p.m. | Prelim | 6. Sydney Steely: 2:05.81Q8. Bryanna Lucas: 2:05.86q | PR12. Cha’iel Johnson: 2:07.80 | PR14. Jenna Schwinghamer: 2:08.2218. Lyric Olson: 2:09.22 |
| Men’s 200m | 6:10 p.m. | Prelim | T-11. Kennedy Lightner: 20.51 (-1.5)T-11. Shavique Bascus: 20.51 (-1.3) | PR | Ties UK Freshman Record | Ranks 5th on the UK all-time performers list25. Brandon Miller: 21.16 (+0.4) | SB32. Troy Lane: 21.52 |
| Men’s 400mH | 7:00 p.m. | Prelim | 13. Beck O’Daniel: 53.58 |
| Men’s 10000m | 7:40 p.m. | FINAL | 14. Jake Allen: 31:00.48 |
Event Lineup (all info tentative and subject to change before the meet)
| SEC Championships: Friday, May 10: ALL TIMES IN EASTERN TIME | ||||
| Hep. Long Jump | 11:45 a.m. | FINAL | Charity HufnagelAriel Pedigo | |
| Hep. Javelin Throw | 1:00 p.m. | FINAL | Charity HufnagelAriel Pedigo | |
| Hep. 800m | 2:30 p.m. | FINAL | Charity HufnagelAriel Pedigo | |
| Pent. Women’s Final Results | Charity HufnagelAriel Pedigo | |||
| SEC Championships: Friday, May 10: ALL TIMES IN EASTERN TIME | |||
| Men’s Shot Put | 4:15 p.m. | Prelim/FINAL | Dennis Ohene-Adu |
| Women’s Pole Vault | 4:30 p.m. | FINAL | Kaitlyn CainKristen MasucciPayton Phillips |
| Men’s 110mH | 5:00 p.m. | Prelim | Alexander Chukwukelu |
| Women’s 100mH | 5:15 p.m. | Prelim | Alexis Glasco |
| Men’s 1500m | 5:40 p.m. | Prelim | Jake AllenEd BirdAlex Justus |
| Women’s 1500m | 6:00 p.m. | Prelim | Ally KrugerPhoebe McCowanSydney Steely |
| Women’s Long Jump | 6:00 p.m. | Prelim/FINAL | Morgan Davis |
| Men’s 400m | 6:20 p.m. | Prelim | Ethan BrownBrandon Nyandoro |
| Women’s 400m | 6:45 p.m. | Prelim | Jania MartinOneika McAnnuffReynei Wallace |
| Women’s Shot Put | 6:45 p.m. | Prelim/FINAL | Simi AkinrinsolaShelby Wingler |
| Men’s 100m | 7:10 p.m. | Prelim | Miles JonesTroy LaneClinton Muunga |
| Women’s 100m | 7:35 p.m. | Prelim | Victoria Perrow |
| Men’s 3000m Steeplechase | 8:00 p.m. | FINAL | Alex AlstonJackson Watts |
| SEC Championships: Saturday, May 11: ALL TIMES IN EASTERN TIME | |||
| Men’s Discus Throw | 3:00 p.m. | Prelim/FINAL | Dennis Ohene-Adu |
| Men’s Pole Vault | 5:00 p.m. | FINAL | Keaton DanielBrayden JacksonDalton Shepler |
| Women’s High Jump | 5:15 p.m. | Prelim/FINAL | Charity Hufnagel |
| Women’s Discus Throw | 5:15 p.m. | Prelim/FINAL | Kate Powers |
| Men’s 4x100m Relay | 6:05 p.m. | FINAL | Kentucky “A” |
| Women’s 4x100m Relay | 6:15 p.m. | FINAL | Kentucky “A” |
| Men’s 1500m | 6:25 p.m. | FINAL | Jake AllenEd BirdAlex Justus |
| Women’s 1500m | 6:35 p.m. | FINAL | Ally KrugerPhoebe McCowanSydney Steely |
| Men’s 110mH | 6:45 p.m. | FINAL | Alexander Chukwukelu |
| Women’s 100mH | 6:55 p.m. | FINAL | Alexis Glasco |
| Men’s 400m | 7:05 p.m. | FINAL | Ethan Brown |
| Women’s 400m | 7:15 p.m. | FINAL | Jania MartinOneika McAnnuffReynei Wallace |
| Men’s 100m | 7:25 p.m. | FINAL | Miles JonesTroy LaneClinton Muunga |
| Women’s 100m | 7:35 p.m. | FINAL | Victoria Perrow |
| Women’s 800m | 7:55 p.m. | FINAL | Bryanna LucasSydney Steely |
| Men’s Triple Jump | 8:00 p.m. | Prelim/FINAL | Luke Brown |
| Men’s 400mH | 8:05 p.m. | FINAL | Beck O’Daniel |
| Men’s 5000m | 8:45 p.m. | FINAL | Ed BirdJackson Watts |
| Women’s 5000m | 9:05 p.m. | FINAL | Ally Kruger |
| Men’s 4x400m Relay | 9:30 p.m. | FINAL | Kentucky “A” |
| Women’s 4x400m Relay | 9:40 p.m. | FINAL | Kentucky “A” |
