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Evelyn and Burke Finish Top-5 at NACAC
7/5/2019 10:25:00 PM | Track and Field
Duo post top-five finishes in 100-meter dash
QUERETARO, Mexico – Houston Track & Field sprinters Tristan Evelyn and Mario Burke closed out the opening day of the North American, Central American Championships (NACAC) with a pair of top-five finishes in the men and women's 100-meter dash.
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Full results can be accessed by clicking HERE.
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Evelyn kicked things off for Houston, qualifying for the finals of the 100-meter after posting a fourth-place finish in the semifinal with a time of 11.57. In the final, Evelyn sprinted to fourth-place finish after shattering her collegiate best with a time of 11.40.
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Burke opened the weekend with second-place finish in the semifinals of the 100-meter dash, closing out the race with a time of 10.19. It would come down to the wire in the finals of the event as three sprinters posted photo finishes with Burke clinching a third-place finish. The Houston alum was one of three competitors to clock a time of 10.01, as he closed out the day with a time of 10.010 for bronze.
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Burke will return to action tomorrow for the 200-meter dash.
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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.
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Houston supporters interested in joining the Podium Club or for more information, please click here.
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Full results can be accessed by clicking HERE.
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Evelyn kicked things off for Houston, qualifying for the finals of the 100-meter after posting a fourth-place finish in the semifinal with a time of 11.57. In the final, Evelyn sprinted to fourth-place finish after shattering her collegiate best with a time of 11.40.
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Burke opened the weekend with second-place finish in the semifinals of the 100-meter dash, closing out the race with a time of 10.19. It would come down to the wire in the finals of the event as three sprinters posted photo finishes with Burke clinching a third-place finish. The Houston alum was one of three competitors to clock a time of 10.01, as he closed out the day with a time of 10.010 for bronze.
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Burke will return to action tomorrow for the 200-meter dash.
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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).
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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.
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Houston supporters interested in joining the Podium Club or for more information, please click here.
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