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Jimmy Carnes Invitational
Several Noles Record Breakout Performances
1/12/2024 11:08:00 PM | Men's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field
Gainesville, Fla- The Florida State University Seminoles officially opened their 24' indoor slate this past weekend at the annual Jimmy Carnes Invitational. Several Seminole's posted groundbreaking performances, which included numerous of first place moments.Â
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Suus Altorf started off the Seminoles on the right note in the one mile run with firm new facilities record and personal best of (4:42.99), which was good enough for a first place status. Â
Shenese Walker took her chances in the 60m run for a first place time of (7.36). Liana Tyson posted a second place finish (7.45) in the respective event. Â
Freshman Kaelyaah Liburd stepped up to the challenge in the 400m, marking a first place finish with a time of (55.69). Ave Klien finished behind Liburd (56.87). Â
Alexandra Webster boasted her first collegiate win in the prelim round of the 60m Hurdles (8.27), before taking a second place overall finish in the finals. Â
Kaniya Johnson had no issues racking up her own first place status in the 200m (24.30)Â
The 4x400 relay team had everyone on the edge of their seats after a thrilling first place finish and new facilities record (3:37.19). The time also marks the 6th all-time record best at FSU. Â
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Andre Korbmacher made a statement in his rookie debut in the 60m Hurdles. Korbmacher boasted a firm prelim time of (7.75), which was set as a new facilities record. The Freshman had no problem on setting a higher standard as he went onto to break the facilities record once again for a time of (7.71) in the finals. His final time currently is set as the 2nd best time in the NCAA and 7th all-time in FSU history. Â
The 3000 run crew saw several Garnet and Gold members take the top nine spots in the respective event. Â
David Mullarkey first place finishing time of (7:53.54) currently sits at 3rd all-time best in FSU history, as Zach Cloud's time of (7:58.69) sits at 10th all-time. Both Mullarkey and Cloud also set facilities records in the 3k. Â
In the field events, Jaiden Rollins picked up a solid first place finish with a mark of (7.26m). Laquan Ellis took part in the first place finishes in the Triple Jump with a mark of (14.91m) as Jayden Louis-Charles finished in second (14.72m) Â
The Seminoles will be back in action next weekend for the two day RAAD Sports Invitational which will be held in Gainesville, Fla on January 19th and 20th. Â
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