The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Robinson Wins 5000m on Day One of Maroon and White Invite
4/30/2021 11:00:00 PM | Women's Track & Field
STARKVILLE, Miss. – Lauren Robinson took home the title in the 5000-meters on day one of the Maroon and White Invitational on Friday at the Mike Sanders Track Complex.
Robinson crossed the line with a time of 17:27.80 for her first win of the outdoor season. Laura Thompson placed fifth in the event with a time of 17:55.41.
Freshman Kaylie Wright had a top-five finish in the long jump with her distance of 5.86-meters.
Makiyah Sills placed ninth in the 200-meters after finishing with a time of 25.29. Junior Ebony Tolliver finished closely behind at 25.31 to place 11th in the event.
Action continues at the Maroon and White Invitational on Saturday at 11 a.m. The full meet schedule can be found by clicking here.
For more information on the UAB track and field team, follow @UAB_TF_XC on Twitter and Instagram.
Robinson crossed the line with a time of 17:27.80 for her first win of the outdoor season. Laura Thompson placed fifth in the event with a time of 17:55.41.
Freshman Kaylie Wright had a top-five finish in the long jump with her distance of 5.86-meters.
Makiyah Sills placed ninth in the 200-meters after finishing with a time of 25.29. Junior Ebony Tolliver finished closely behind at 25.31 to place 11th in the event.
Action continues at the Maroon and White Invitational on Saturday at 11 a.m. The full meet schedule can be found by clicking here.
For more information on the UAB track and field team, follow @UAB_TF_XC on Twitter and Instagram.
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