LOGAN, Utah — Utah State track & field won two titles and logged seven top-five finishes on day one of the USU-hosted Aggie Invitational at Ralph Maughan Track Stadium on Friday evening.
Sophomore Logan Hammer won the men's pole vault, clearing 5.26 meters (17-3) to deliver Utah State its first title of the Aggie Invitational. Sophomore Javin Richards took second with a personal record mark of 4.91 meters (16-1.25).
In the women's javelin, senior Djamilliah Paepke-Chile won with a mark of 48.07 meters (157-8). Junior Madison Tareski placed second with a mark of 44.39 meters (145-7), improving her mark as ninth-best all-time in school history.
Freshman Ruby Jordan finished second with a personal record mark of 54.16 meters (177-8) in the women's hammer. Senior Alyssa McNutt took fifth with a PR throw of 51.57 meters (169-2).
In the men's javelin, freshman Walker Deede placed third with a PR mark of 63.60 meters (208-8). Freshman Kace Jones and senior Calvin Knapp rounded out the top five with personal-record throws at fourth and fifth with marks of 60.04 meters (196-11) and 51.14 meters (167-9), respectively.
Tomorrow, the Aggie Invitational will continue, starting at 11 a.m. at Ralph Maughan Track Stadium.
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Aggie Invitational
Ralph Maughan Track Stadium | Logan, Utah | April 19, 2024
USU Women's Results:
Hammer - 2. Ruby Jordan, 54.16 meters (177-8); 5. Alyssa McNutt, 51.57 meters (169-2); 7. Milly Garren, 50.39 meters (165-4).
Javelin - 1. Djamilliah Paepke-Chile, 48.07 meters (157-8); 2. Madison Tareski, 44.39 meters (145-7); 6. Paige Lila Berg, 41.62 meters (136-6); 7. Symphony Fike, 40.17 meters (131-9); 13. Sidnee Naerebout, 22.86 meters (75-0); Miley Richards, DNS.
USU Men's Results:
Javelin - 3. Walker Deede, 63.60 meters (208-8); 4. Kace Jones, 60.04 meters (196-11); 5. Calvin Knapp, 51.14 meters (167-9).
Hammer - 6. Joseph Turner, 48.74 meters (159-11).
Pole Vault - 1. Logan Hammer, 5.26 meters (17-3); 2. Javin Richards, 4.91 meters (16-1.25); 6. Robbie Walker, 4.61 meters (15-1.5); Caden Dupee, NH.
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