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Cameron Burrell Alumni Invitational
Photo by: Joe Buvid
Cougars Don’t Let Rain, Emotions Dampen Progress
4/7/2023 9:42:00 PM | Track and Field
Houston wins eight events during first annual Cameron Burrell Alumni Invitational
HOUSTON – A soggy, rainy day didn't stop the Houston track and field team from competing in the first-annual Cameron Burrell Invitational on Friday which included eight event wins and a new program top five mark.
In an emotional moment, Houston honored the legacy of the late Cameron Burrell during the meet with his father, former head coach Leroy Burrell, mother Michelle, siblings and family in attendance with a tribute video and
recognition of the three-time national champion who passed away in 2021. The meet was named after Burrell for his accomplishments, legacy as a Cougar, and to bring awareness to mental health.
Sophomore Daisy Monie etched her name in the Cougar record books with a personal record 15.45-meter throw in the shot put. The mark moves the sophomore into fifth all-time in program history in the event. Monie finished third overall behind senior teammate Nu'uausala Tuilefano who improved her conference leading mark with a 15.99-meter season-best throw; Tuilefano finished second overall.
All seven of the Cougars' event wins came on the track as Houston won both women's relays, both the men's and women's 200-meter dash, the men's 100-meter dash, women's 100-meter hurdles, men's 110-meter hurdles and the women's 400-meter dash.
Junior Dylan Brown won the 100, junior Shaun Maswanganyi won the 100, and 200, senior Cecilia Tamayo-Garza won the women's 200, sophomore Destiny Smith won the 100 hurdles, senior DJ Akindele won the 110 hurdles and senior Sydni Townsend won the 400.
UP NEXT
Houston continues its outdoor season at the Mt. SAC Relays in Walnut, California Thursday-Saturday. The Cougars return for the second-straight season after not attending in 2021. Houston has attended the previous 10 of 11 seasons.
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Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN the PODIUM CLUB
The Podium Club serves as a unique and effective way to enhance the level of excitement and support for Houston Cougar Track and Field and Cross Country. Gifts to the Podium Club provide financial support directly to the programs for needs beyond their operating budgets.
Donations made to the Podium Club are used at the discretion of the head coach. For more information or to sign up, click here. To join the Podium Club, fans may call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4687).
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates on #HTownSpeedCity by following @UHCougarTF on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarTF or on the team's Instagram page at @uhcougartf.
In an emotional moment, Houston honored the legacy of the late Cameron Burrell during the meet with his father, former head coach Leroy Burrell, mother Michelle, siblings and family in attendance with a tribute video and
recognition of the three-time national champion who passed away in 2021. The meet was named after Burrell for his accomplishments, legacy as a Cougar, and to bring awareness to mental health.
Sophomore Daisy Monie etched her name in the Cougar record books with a personal record 15.45-meter throw in the shot put. The mark moves the sophomore into fifth all-time in program history in the event. Monie finished third overall behind senior teammate Nu'uausala Tuilefano who improved her conference leading mark with a 15.99-meter season-best throw; Tuilefano finished second overall.
All seven of the Cougars' event wins came on the track as Houston won both women's relays, both the men's and women's 200-meter dash, the men's 100-meter dash, women's 100-meter hurdles, men's 110-meter hurdles and the women's 400-meter dash.
Junior Dylan Brown won the 100, junior Shaun Maswanganyi won the 100, and 200, senior Cecilia Tamayo-Garza won the women's 200, sophomore Destiny Smith won the 100 hurdles, senior DJ Akindele won the 110 hurdles and senior Sydni Townsend won the 400.
UP NEXT
Houston continues its outdoor season at the Mt. SAC Relays in Walnut, California Thursday-Saturday. The Cougars return for the second-straight season after not attending in 2021. Houston has attended the previous 10 of 11 seasons.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN the PODIUM CLUB
The Podium Club serves as a unique and effective way to enhance the level of excitement and support for Houston Cougar Track and Field and Cross Country. Gifts to the Podium Club provide financial support directly to the programs for needs beyond their operating budgets.
Donations made to the Podium Club are used at the discretion of the head coach. For more information or to sign up, click here. To join the Podium Club, fans may call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4687).
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates on #HTownSpeedCity by following @UHCougarTF on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarTF or on the team's Instagram page at @uhcougartf.
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