Seminoles Close Regular Season Strong

TALLAHASSEE - The No.21/NR Florida State outdoor track and field teams closed the regular season strong, adding seven postseason qualifiers.

David Mullarkey won the men's 5,000-meter at the Payton Jordan Invitational, which was host by Stanford on Friday. He posted his personal best at 13:28.48, clocking the third-fastest time in program history.

The women's 4x100 relay placed fourth at the LSU Invitational, clocking the 10th-fastest time in school history at 43.43 behind Alexandra Webster, Dajaz DeFrand, Kaniya Johnson, and Shenese Walker.

Neo Mosebi placed fourth in the men's 100-meter dash with a career best and postseason time of 10.09. Ismael Kone concluded the event for the Noles in sixth with a postseason qualifying time of 10.14. Guuinove Joanus finished in 16th (10.47) and Dashinelle Dyer in 17th (10.48).

"I was really pleased with the men's sprints today," said FSU track and field head coach Bob Braman. "They're rounding into good form right now. Great race for Kone. He's found himself again as a premier sprinter."

Andre Korbmacher placed seventh in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 13.78.

Skyler Reynolds competed in the women's long jump, placing fifth with a career best and postseason mark of 6.22m. Tori Carroll followed in sixth with a mark of 6.09m.

Zach Trotter competed in the 800 at the East Coast Relays, crossing the line with a time of 2:03.28. Ahmari Avin placed 13th in the discus throw with a mark of 43.84m. Ryan Driscoll followed in 15th with a career best of 42.99m.

Curtis Williams was the runner-up in the men's long jump with a mark of 7.99m. Jordan Turner followed Williams in fourth at 7.94m. Jaiden Rollins rounded out the event in 10th (7.20m).

Kyvon Tatham placed third in the triple with a lifetime best of 16.00m. Laquan Ellis followed in sixth with a mark of 15.44m. Jayden-Louis Charles closed out the event in eight place with a lifetime best of 15.18m.

"Jumps squad got lots of season best and region marks," Braman said "Kyvon and Curtis were fantastic today."

Tyra Wilson competed in the women's 400m, placing 25th with a lifetime best of 54.52. Kaelyaah Liburd rounded out the event in 26th at 55.44.

Martin Prodanov placed second in the men's 800, clocking a time of 1:48.71.

"I was also pleased with Martin," added Braman. "That was his first 800 in two years, so I was very pleased to see him run that fast."

DeFrand won the women's 100-meter, clocking a lifetime best of 10.88. Walker crossed the finish line in fifth with a career best of 11.22. Liana Tyson rounded out the event in 11th at 11.44. DeFrand also placed third in the 200 with a lifetime best and fourth-fastest time in school history at 22.58.

"Dajaz was a warrior today," Braman said. "She's truly one of the best in the country."

Suus Altorf competed in the 800, placing third with a time of 2:05.40. Jaden Francis placed 11th at 2:11.60. Kayla Pinkard placed 11th in the triple jump with a mark of 11.94m.

Kaniya Johnson joined DeFrand in the 200, placing 15th with a time of 23.73. British Wilkerson placed 13th in the 400, clocking a time of 46.64.

"Great job today for both squads," Braman added. "We really stepped up and are in good position for ACC's in two weeks."

FSU will head to Atlanta for the ACC Championship hosted by Georgia Tech, running May 9-11.

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