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Noles Impress at FSU Relays
3/22/2024 10:12:00 PM | Track and Field
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida State outdoor track and field teams wrapped up the FSU Relays on Friday, securing seven individual event victories at the Mike Long Track.
Kaniya Johnson, Alexandra Webster and Suus Altorf brought home wins for the women, while Lucas Bouqout, Andre Korbmacher, Zach Trotter and Neo Mosebi added victories for the men.
Korbmacher opened his season by winning the men's 110-meter hurdles (13.56), moving up to No.5 all-time in FSU history. His time currently ranks fourth in the nation.
Mosebi claimed his first outdoor win in the 100, qualifying for the NCAA Regional Championship with a time of 10.28. Dashinelle Dyer followed Mosebi in fourth at 10.65.
Trotter won the 800 with a time of 1:51.95 after Bouqout (14:42.66) and Wynne Thomas (14:51.41) claimed first and second in the 5,000 to start the day. Bouquot's time was a career best.
Webster won the women's 100-meter hurdles, earning a time of 13.56 and Altorf notched her first outdoor win in the 800 with a time of 2:06.73.
Johnson led the Noles in the 100, placing first with a lifetime best at 11.43. Liana Tyson followed Johnson in second (11.57). Tori Caroll rounded out the event in seventh at 12.16. Johnson also competed in the 200, establishing a career best of 23.73. Tyson followed Johnson in sixth at 24.25.
Other top men's performances include Ahmari Avin, who placed seventh in the discus, establishing a career best of 45.90m. Ryan Driscoll followed Avin in ninth (40.95) and Cooper Crowell in tenth (37.30m).
Sean Watkins competed in the 200, placing sixth with a time of 21.19. Jaiden Rollins followed in seventh at 21.64. Curtis Williams rounded out the event in16th with a time of 22.27.
Kyvon Tatham placed third in the triple jump, earning a new career best and NCAA Regional qualifying mark at 15.44m. LaQuan Ellis followed Tatham, establishing a qualifying mark of 15.09m. Jayden Louis-Charles secured seventh at 14.67m and Xavion Lockwood in ninth 13.49m.
For the women, Tyra Wilson placed second in the 400 hurdles, qualifying for the NCAA Regional Championship with a time of 57.53. Ava Klein followed Wilson in fourth with a time of 59.16.
Catherine Flemining placed fourth in the Women's Javelin, securing a mark of 29.43m.
Jane Eiselstin competed in the 5k, placing third with a new personal best. Rachel Johnson followed Eiselstein in sixth.
The men accumulated a total of four ACC and regional qualifiers, while the women rallied six ACC qualifiers and one regional qualifying performance.
"We had a productive home meet over the weekend," said FSU track and field head coach Bob Braman. "Wins from Andre Korbmacher, Neo Moesbi, Suus Altorf and Kaniya Johnson were impressive. All four were event winners, regional and or ACC qualifiers. Kyvon earned an NCAA Region qualifying mark in the triple jump. Zach Trotter and Alex Webster recorded dominating wins as well. Overall, I'm really pleased with our outdoor kickoff and see a couple of ACC contending team being formed."
The Noles will split up for a competition, starting on March 28 with Raleigh Relays in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Florida Relays in Gainesville, Florida will begin on March 29.
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