
Amere Lattin Claims Texas Relays’ 400 Hurdles Title
3/29/2019 8:20:00 PM | Track and Field
Lattin wins invitational as men’s 4x100 relay advances
HOUSTON – Amere Lattin claimed the invitational 400-meter hurdles title to highlight Houston Track & Field action at day three of the Texas Relays on Friday.
Live results will also be available for the entirety of the meet and can be found by clicking HERE.
Lattin came on top in the 400 hurdles invitational with a time of 49.80 to improve his nation's top time and solidify his No. 1 spot in The American Athletic Conference.
The men's 4x100-relay of John Lewis III, Mario Burke, Brandon Taylor and Travis Collins finished third in qualifying with a time of 39.60 to advance to the finals.
On the women's side, Birexus Hawkins finished second in the 400-meter hurdles with a time of 58.04, jumping to the No. 1 spot in The American and moving up to No. 8 in the NCAA.
Quivell Jordan placed second in the open 400-meter hurdles, setting a PR of 50.25 to improve his No. 2 rank in The American.
Lattin placed on top in the 110-meter hurdles qualifying out of 70 athletes, setting a PR of 13.57 to improve his No. 1 rank in The American while jumping to the No. 4 spot in the NCAA and tying the fifth-fastest time in UH history.
Taylor also qualified for the finals of the 100-meter dash with a wind-aided time of 10.26.
Triston Gibbons set a PR in shot put with a throw of 58-1 (17.70m) to improve his No. 2 mark in The American.
A full list of competitors can be found daily on the Heat Sheets link on the Texas Relays Home Page.
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Live results will also be available for the entirety of the meet and can be found by clicking HERE.
Lattin came on top in the 400 hurdles invitational with a time of 49.80 to improve his nation's top time and solidify his No. 1 spot in The American Athletic Conference.
The men's 4x100-relay of John Lewis III, Mario Burke, Brandon Taylor and Travis Collins finished third in qualifying with a time of 39.60 to advance to the finals.
On the women's side, Birexus Hawkins finished second in the 400-meter hurdles with a time of 58.04, jumping to the No. 1 spot in The American and moving up to No. 8 in the NCAA.
Quivell Jordan placed second in the open 400-meter hurdles, setting a PR of 50.25 to improve his No. 2 rank in The American.
Lattin placed on top in the 110-meter hurdles qualifying out of 70 athletes, setting a PR of 13.57 to improve his No. 1 rank in The American while jumping to the No. 4 spot in the NCAA and tying the fifth-fastest time in UH history.
Taylor also qualified for the finals of the 100-meter dash with a wind-aided time of 10.26.
Triston Gibbons set a PR in shot put with a throw of 58-1 (17.70m) to improve his No. 2 mark in The American.
A full list of competitors can be found daily on the Heat Sheets link on the Texas Relays Home Page.
FOLLOW THE COUGARS
Fans can keep up with the latest in University of Houston Cougar athletics by following us on Facebook (Facebook.com/HoustonAthletics), Twitter (@UHCougars), Instagram (houstoncougars) and YouTube.com (Youtube.com/UHAthletics). In addition, the Track & Field team has established its own official Facebook (facebook.com/UHCougarTF) and Twitter pages (@UHCougarTF).
SUPPORTING HOUSTON TRACK & FIELD
The Podium Club serves as a unique and effective way to enhance the level of excitement and support for Houston Cougar Track & Field and Cross Country. Gifts to the Podium Club provide financial support directly to the UH Track & Field and Cross Country programs for needs beyond their operating budgets. Donations made to the Podium Club are used at the discretion of the Head Coach.
Houston supporters interested in joining the Podium Club or for more information, please click here.
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