University of Houston Athletics
Kimble Records Personal Best in Javelin Throw to Open Mt. SAC Relays
4/18/2024 9:43:00 PM | Track and Field
Javelin throwers Paris Kimble, Izac Canchola first to compete in Walnut, Calif.
WALNUT, Calif. – Freshman Paris Kimble set a personal best and graduate Izac Canchola had his best outing since the outdoor season opener in the javelin throw at Mt. SAC Relays on Thursday.
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Kimble, who finished with a final throw of 41.50 (136'-2) meters, set a personal best and moved up to sixth all-time in school history. Kimble's mark landed her at 11th place in the event.
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Canchola threw for 65.52 (215') meters to finish sixth overall in the men's javelin competition. This is Canchola's best mark since the Kirk Baptiste Spring Break Invitational where he threw for 70.09 (229'-11) meters, the 25th best throw in the nation.
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FRIDAY SCHEDULE (CT) – HOUSTON
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Mt. SAC RELAYS
Noon – Men's Discus
1 p.m. – Men's High Jump, Women's Long Jump, Men's Long Jump
1:25 p.m. – Women's 100m Hurdles
1:50 p.m. – Men's 110m Hurdles
2:25 p.m. – Men's 400m
3 p.m. – Men's Shot Put
3:15 p.m. – Women's 100m
3:45 p.m. – Men's 100m
4:20 p.m. – Women's 400m Hurdles
4:45 p.m. – Men's 400m Hurdles
5 p.m. – Women's Shot Put
5:05 p.m. – Women's 200m
5:30 p.m. – Men's 200m
6 p.m. – Men's Triple Jump
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Kimble, who finished with a final throw of 41.50 (136'-2) meters, set a personal best and moved up to sixth all-time in school history. Kimble's mark landed her at 11th place in the event.
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Canchola threw for 65.52 (215') meters to finish sixth overall in the men's javelin competition. This is Canchola's best mark since the Kirk Baptiste Spring Break Invitational where he threw for 70.09 (229'-11) meters, the 25th best throw in the nation.
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FRIDAY SCHEDULE (CT) – HOUSTON
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Mt. SAC RELAYS
Noon – Men's Discus
1 p.m. – Men's High Jump, Women's Long Jump, Men's Long Jump
1:25 p.m. – Women's 100m Hurdles
1:50 p.m. – Men's 110m Hurdles
2:25 p.m. – Men's 400m
3 p.m. – Men's Shot Put
3:15 p.m. – Women's 100m
3:45 p.m. – Men's 100m
4:20 p.m. – Women's 400m Hurdles
4:45 p.m. – Men's 400m Hurdles
5 p.m. – Women's Shot Put
5:05 p.m. – Women's 200m
5:30 p.m. – Men's 200m
6 p.m. – Men's Triple Jump
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SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Track and Field by supporting LinkingCoogs – UH's very own NIL collective – and by joining the Podium Club which provides support directly to Houston Track and Field for needs beyond its operating budget.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates on #HTownSpeedCity by following @UHCougarTF on X 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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