University of Houston Athletics
Wednesday, June 9
Eugene, Ore.
University of Houston
vs
NCAA Outdoor Championships
Houston Advances to Friday Finals in Four Events
6/10/2021 1:27:00 AM | Track and Field
Cougar freshman one of six men to advance in both the 100m and 200m
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Track & Field program will send two individuals and its 4x100-meter relay to the Final of four events at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships.
FULL RESULTS CAN BE FOUND HERE
The Houston 4x100-meter relay comprised of Travis Collins, Jordan Booker. Christian Hamberlin and Shaun Maswanganyi opened the day for the Cougars with a stellar performance to advance to the Final set to take place on Friday. The squad did what needed to be done, clocking a time of 38.84, the third-fastest of the day.
Maswanganyi continued the Cougar sprint tradition for the Cougars, becoming the fifth straight UH sprinter to advance to the final of the 100-meter. The freshman crossed the finish line at 10.14 to win his heat with the fourth-fastest time of the semifinals. This marks the second straight Championships that a Cougar sprinter has qualified for the final of both the 100-meter and 200-meter. In his second individual event of the evening, the freshman clocked a personal-best time of 20.18 in the 200-meter to win his heat and advance with the third-best performance of the day.
Quivell Jordan extended his senior season, punching his ticket to the final of the 400-meter hurdles. Jordan qualified for Fridays Final behind a time of 50.17, taking third in his heat. This marks Jordan's first appearance in a Final at the NCAA Championships.
Christyan Sampy earned Second Team All-America honors after finishing 11th in the pole vault. The sophomore cleared 5.30m (17-4.50). In the Long Jump, Benjamine Okafor closed out the day with Honorable Mention All-America honors with a series-best mark of 7.18m (23-6.75).
Tomorrow will be the first day of action for the Cougar women with action set to begin at 1 p.m. PT when Mikaila Martin steps into the ring to compete in the Hammer Throw.
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--
FULL RESULTS CAN BE FOUND HERE
The Houston 4x100-meter relay comprised of Travis Collins, Jordan Booker. Christian Hamberlin and Shaun Maswanganyi opened the day for the Cougars with a stellar performance to advance to the Final set to take place on Friday. The squad did what needed to be done, clocking a time of 38.84, the third-fastest of the day.
Maswanganyi continued the Cougar sprint tradition for the Cougars, becoming the fifth straight UH sprinter to advance to the final of the 100-meter. The freshman crossed the finish line at 10.14 to win his heat with the fourth-fastest time of the semifinals. This marks the second straight Championships that a Cougar sprinter has qualified for the final of both the 100-meter and 200-meter. In his second individual event of the evening, the freshman clocked a personal-best time of 20.18 in the 200-meter to win his heat and advance with the third-best performance of the day.
Quivell Jordan extended his senior season, punching his ticket to the final of the 400-meter hurdles. Jordan qualified for Fridays Final behind a time of 50.17, taking third in his heat. This marks Jordan's first appearance in a Final at the NCAA Championships.
Christyan Sampy earned Second Team All-America honors after finishing 11th in the pole vault. The sophomore cleared 5.30m (17-4.50). In the Long Jump, Benjamine Okafor closed out the day with Honorable Mention All-America honors with a series-best mark of 7.18m (23-6.75).
Tomorrow will be the first day of action for the Cougar women with action set to begin at 1 p.m. PT when Mikaila Martin steps into the ring to compete in the Hammer Throw.
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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