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Tiger Track Classic
UAB Track and Field Opens Tiger Track Classic at Auburn
4/3/2015 12:00:00 AM | Women's Track & Field
Friday Results | Meet Schedule
AUBURN, Ala. -- The UAB track and field team opened competition at the Tiger Track Classic with the javelin and triple jump Friday at Hutsell-Rosen Track.
"We had two events going tonight, the triple jump and the javelin," UAB head coach Kurt Thomas said. "Our hepts got some decent throws in before their first outdoor heptathlon next week, so that should help them throw confidently."
Renay Ransaw posted the highest finish by a Blazer on Friday, as she placed ninth in the javelin with a throw of 35.73 meters (117-03 feet).
Rounding out UAB's javelin entrants were Shelby Barker, who recorded a throw of 28.14 meters (92-04 feet), and Ali Meister, who hurled the javelin 25.90 meters (35 feet).
Kendra Gipson posted the Blazers' best finish in the triple jump, leaping 11.60 meters (38-00 3/4 feet) to take 12th place. Shanice Leach also competed in the triple jump, posting a mark of 11.15 meters (36-07 feet).
"We have a lot of girls ready to compete tomorrow and we're looking to have a good meet," Thomas said.
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