University of Houston Athletics
Saturday, February 6
College Station, Texas
University of Houston
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Charlie Thomas Invitational
Photo by: ZUMA Press
Houston Closes Out Successful Day in College Station
2/6/2021 7:22:00 PM | Track and Field
Four Cougars post podium finishes
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Track & Field program closed out action at the Charlie Thomas Invitational with five top-three finishes.
Triston Gibbons got things going for the Cougars with a second-place finish in the Shot Put. He took silver with a toss of 18.19m (59-8 ¼), trailed by Mustafa Fall in seventh-place with a mark of 15.40m (50-6 ¼).
Priscilla Adejokun competed in both the Shot Put and Weight Throw. She placed sixth in the Shot Put with a mark of 13.74m (45-1.00) and fourth in the Weight Throw (18.10m (59-4.75).
In the Pole Vault, Christyan Sampy secured the Cougars first top finish of the day. He cleared 5.21m (17-1.00) for first-place in the event.
Camille Rutherford was the lone competitor for UH in the 60-meter on the women's side. She advanced to the final where she secured a fourth-place finish with a time of 7.44
Tyrell Valentine competed in the 400-meter, running a season-best 47.89 for sixth-place overall in the event.
The Houston men dominated the 60-meter, as Shaun Maswanganyi secured first-place finishes in both the prelims and final of the event. The freshman won the event with a time of 6.66, and was followed by Christian Hamberlin in third-place at 6.76. Nicholas Alexander rounded out the field for UH with a sixth-place finish at 6.85.
In the 200-meter, Hamberlin secured second-place with a personal-best time of 21.07. The time is tied for the 17th-fastest among collegians this season. Alexander finished second in his heat right behind Hamberlin for eighth-place overall at 21.44.
Miles Marhofer closed the day out for the Cougars with a fourth-place finish in the Weight Throw. His boss throw was a mark of 19.74m (64-9 ¼).
HOUSTON ATTENDANCE POLICY
Due to limited seating and capacity related to COVID-19 precautions, Houston will not allow fans for the 2021 Men's and Women's Indoor Track & Field season.
Fans are encouraged to watch all the Houston Track & Field home meets live on the team's Facebook Page free of charge.
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 AND CROSS COUNTRY
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.
--UHCougars.com--
Triston Gibbons got things going for the Cougars with a second-place finish in the Shot Put. He took silver with a toss of 18.19m (59-8 ¼), trailed by Mustafa Fall in seventh-place with a mark of 15.40m (50-6 ¼).
Priscilla Adejokun competed in both the Shot Put and Weight Throw. She placed sixth in the Shot Put with a mark of 13.74m (45-1.00) and fourth in the Weight Throw (18.10m (59-4.75).
In the Pole Vault, Christyan Sampy secured the Cougars first top finish of the day. He cleared 5.21m (17-1.00) for first-place in the event.
Camille Rutherford was the lone competitor for UH in the 60-meter on the women's side. She advanced to the final where she secured a fourth-place finish with a time of 7.44
Tyrell Valentine competed in the 400-meter, running a season-best 47.89 for sixth-place overall in the event.
The Houston men dominated the 60-meter, as Shaun Maswanganyi secured first-place finishes in both the prelims and final of the event. The freshman won the event with a time of 6.66, and was followed by Christian Hamberlin in third-place at 6.76. Nicholas Alexander rounded out the field for UH with a sixth-place finish at 6.85.
In the 200-meter, Hamberlin secured second-place with a personal-best time of 21.07. The time is tied for the 17th-fastest among collegians this season. Alexander finished second in his heat right behind Hamberlin for eighth-place overall at 21.44.
Miles Marhofer closed the day out for the Cougars with a fourth-place finish in the Weight Throw. His boss throw was a mark of 19.74m (64-9 ¼).
HOUSTON ATTENDANCE POLICY
Due to limited seating and capacity related to COVID-19 precautions, Houston will not allow fans for the 2021 Men's and Women's Indoor Track & Field season.
Fans are encouraged to watch all the Houston Track & Field home meets live on the team's Facebook Page free of charge.
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 AND CROSS COUNTRY
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.
--UHCougars.com--
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