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UAB Track and Field Opens Competition at Alabama Relays
3/19/2015 12:00:00 AM | Women's Track & Field
Thursday Results 
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Renay Ransaw posted a top-15 finish in the javelin to lead three UAB track and field competitors on day one of the Alabama Relays at Sam Bailey Track and Field Stadium in Tuscaloosa.
Ransaw hurled the javelin 30.11 meters (90 feet, nine inches) on her second attempt to finish 14th overall. The Alabama Relays marks Ransaw's second entry into the javelin throw in as many outdoor meets, as she finished fifth in the event at the Battle of I-65 at Samford University.
Rounding out the Blazers competing on Thursday were a pair of freshmen, Ali Meister and Jimmeshia Wilder, who were also making their second forays in the javelin this outdoor season.
After fouling on her first two attempts, Meister threw the javelin 23.19 meters (76 feet, one inch) to improve upon her mark of 21.51 meters (70 feet, seven inches) last week. Wilder finished the meet with a mark of 20.06 meters (65 feet, 10 inches).
The UAB track and field team will be back in action Friday for day two of the Alabama Relays. The Blazers will begin competition at 5 p.m. CT with the 4x200-meter relay and the triple jump.
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