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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Graduate student Mitch Weber logged the fifth-best toss in program history in the men’s weight throw, as he joined five fellow Tigers who placed in the top-20 of their respective events on the first day of the Music City Challenge on Friday.
Weber launched for 21.33 (69-11) meters in the men’s weight throw. The toss not only secured a third-place finish for Weber, but also marked a top-five best throw at Mizzou. Junior Sam Innes also earned a top-ten finish at Friday’s event, placing seventh after throwing for 19.61 (64-4) meters.
In the women’s mile, junior Kelsey Schweizer led the Tigers, recording a 4:47.68 mile time. This marked a personal-best pace for Schweizer, as she finished 11th in the event for Missouri. Junior Nicole Louw also clocked a top-20 finish, recording a 4:49.40 mile for 17th place.
On the men’s side, junior Davis Helmerich secured his spot in sixteenth place, logging a 4:05.12 mile time.
UP NEXT
The Tigers will wrap up competition at the Music City Challenge and Tyson Invitational tomorrow, Saturday, Feb. 10.
| FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9 | |
|---|---|
| Event | Place. Athlete – Time | Notes (PB = Personal Best, FR = Facility Record) |
|
200m (W) |
56. Blair Pace – 24.46 |
|
200m (M) |
21. Steven Marks – 22.03 48. Marc Poland Jr. – 23.06 |
|
Mile (W) |
11. Kelsey Schweizer – 4:47.68 | PB 17. Nicole Louw – 4:49.40 46. Anneken Viljoen – 4:57.58 69. Reilly Revord – 5:03.82 |
|
Mile (M) |
16. Davis Helmerich – 4:05.12 22. Ethan Lee – 4:06.83 | PB 29. Jack Forer – 4:08.67 47. Jack Warner – 4:12.19 50. Angus Beer – 4:12.88 51. Colby Revord 4:12.93 |
|
Men’s Weight Throw |
3. Mitch Weber – 21.33m (69-11) | PB, 5th on Mizzou’s Indoor All-Time Top 10 List 7. Sam Innes – 19.61m (64-4) |
