The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
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Clemson Invite
UAB Track & Field Concludes Day One of Clemson Invitational
1/9/2010 12:00:00 AM | Women's Track & Field
Jan. 9, 2010
Clemson, S.C. - The UAB track and field team concluded day one of competition at the Clemson Invitational Friday evening.
"We had some good things happen today," UAB interim head coach Kurt Thomas said. "It was great to see some of our freshmen open their careers at UAB with such positive performances."
Freshman Akira McSwain finished the 60m hurdle prelims with a time of 8.84, which qualified her for the finals. Lytrice Thomas and Timara McMillan also participated in the prelims and both finished with a time of 9.52.
In the 60m hurdle finals McSwain finished eighth with a time of 8.91.
"Akira looked good in the 60m hurdles and it was impressive for her to make the finals as a freshman," Thomas said.
In the 60m dash prelims, freshman Shakima Knox recorded a ninth-place finish with a time of 7.76, while junior Kim Taylor finished 15th with a time of 8.35.
"Shakima Knox raced well and just missed the finals in the 60m," Thomas said. "I look forward to seeing her improve as the season goes on."
In the shot put prelims, sophomore Cherie Adams threw 10.92m, which qualified her for the finals. In the finals Adams posted a seventh-place finish with a toss of 10.92m.
"This team needs to come out tomorrow and focus on racing hard and executing our events," Thomas said.
Competition continues Saturday morning at 11 a.m. ET with the 3000m race.
