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Wilson Climbs FSU Top 10 Ranks at Tom Jones

4/12/2024 10:58:00 PM | Track and Field

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Florida State outdoor track and field teams concluded the first day of action at the Tom Jones Invitational in Gainesville, Florida. 

  

Tyra Wilson moved up three spots on the all-time FSU top 10 list in the women's 400-meter hurdles, clocking another career best performance at 56.74. She now ties for the fourth-fastest time in FSU history after finishing seventh in the race. 

  

Jordan Turner earned a spot in postseason action in the men's long jump, placing third with a season best of 7.87m. Jeremiah Davis followed Turner with a mark of 7.69m. 

  

"Really good jumps for Jordan," said FSU track and field head coach Bob Braman. "He beat some talented collegians and even some elite pros. Jeremiah got his regional qualifying mark in his outdoor debut." 

Ismael Kone competed in the 200, earning a time of 21.21. Guinove Joanus followed Kone with a time of 21.23. Neo Mosebi rounded out the event at 21.38. 

  

Dajaz DeFrand placed eighth in the women's 200 at 22.77. Oludoyin Soremi concluded her outdoor debut behind DeFrand with a time of 25.96. 

  

Kyvon Tatham placed 10th in the men's open long jump (7.19m) and Jaiden Rollins finished in 20th (6.90m). Cooper Crowell placed 14th in the hammer throw with a mark of 51.35m. 

  

Bieke Schipperen finished 18th in the women's 1500m with a career best of 4:25.84. 

  

Ava Klein joined Wilson in the 400 hurdles, placing 26th with a time of 59.87. Catherine Fleming competed in the Javelin Throw with a mark of 23.81. 

  

  

Tori Carroll competed in the long jump, placing fifth with a season best of 6.14m. Skyler Reynolds followed in 11th at 5.84m. 

  

Dani Thompson placed third in the 5,000, earning a career best of 17.31.56. 

  

The Noles will conclude action on Saturday, starting with the men's hammer throw at 9 a.m. 

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