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Following Six First-Place Finishes, the Tigers Complete Bob Pollock Invitational

Following Six First-Place Finishes, the Tigers Complete Bob Pollock InvitationalFollowing Six First-Place Finishes, the Tigers Complete Bob Pollock Invitational

CLEMSON, S.C. – After garnering six first-place finishes across a multitude of events, the Clemson Tigers complete the Bob Pollock Invitational. Along with the No. 1 finishes, multiple Tigers added their names to Clemson’s all-time list as Gladys Chepngetich, Tarees Rhoden, Courtney Lawrence and Madison Roush recorded top-10 marks in their individual events.

“It was a great two days for both our men’s and women’s teams,” Track and Field Director, Mark Elliot said. “We had a lot of national and ACC marks as the teams are moving in the right direction each and every week.”

On Friday, the Tigers secured two first-place finishes as Annie Lineberger (Pole Vault) and Paul Maguire (5000 meter) topped the competition in their respective events. In total, the Tigers had eight athletes garner first-place marks in the 2024 Bob Pollock Invitational.

For the full results from the weekend, please click here.

Up next, Clemson will compete in the VT Challenge with events starting on Friday, Feb. 2 and the final events taking place on Saturday, Feb. 3.

MEET HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Gladys Chepngetich was first to cross the line in the women’s 800 meter as she completed the event in 2:02.68, giving her the third fastest time in Clemson history as she takes the No. 3 spot on the list
  • Tarees Rhoden recorded a first-place finish in the men’s 800 meter with a time of 1:47.88, putting him N0. 4 overall in that event for Clemson
  • Cameron Rose recorded his best time of the season in the men’s 200 meter with a finish of 20.76
  • Camden Hayslett finished 5th in the men’s heptathlon, as this is the first time the Tigers have competed in this event in the 2024 season
  • Corentin Serbource recorded a new personal best in the men’s 800 meter with a time of 1:51.78, earning him a second-place finish
  • Courtney Lawrence improved his place on the top-10 list in the men’s shot put as he threw 18.92m
  • Madison Roush added her name to Clemson’s all-time list after her performance in the women’s 3000 meter as she completed the event in 9:40.53 to secure first-place and a new personal best
  • Ockera Marie was first to cross the line in the women’s 200 meter as she completed the event with a time of 23.43 to secure first-place
  • In the women’s 4×400 relay, the Clemson “A” team finished the relay in 3:37.08, giving them a first-place finish and marking a season best for them

EVENT BY EVENT BREAKDOWN:

Men’s Mutlis

Men’s Track

Men’s Field

Women’s Track

Women’s Field