Tigers Finish First Day of Texas Relays

AUSTIN, Texas – The Clemson Tigers finished up the first day of Texas Relays in Austin as multiple athletes recorded top 15 finishes and all Tigers that competed finished within the top 25 in their respective events.

Shining on the day was Marie Forbes as she secured fifth-place overall in the women’s hammer throw with a mark of 62.70m. On the men’s side, Matt Auble threw a new personal best of 56.52 in the men’s hammer throw. The mark is currently ranked No. 7 all-time on Clemson’s top 10  list.

Theron Bradford ran 53.67 in the men’s 400 meter hurdles, marking a new personal best for the senior which helped him secure a 10th place overall finish.

The Tigers are back in action tomorrow, March 29 as they are set to compete in the second day of Texas Relays. The meet will start at 9 a.m. CT with the men’s discus throw. For all the most up-to-date information regarding Clemson track and field, visit ClemsonTigers.com and follow @ClemsonTrackXC on Twitter and Instagram.

Men’s Track

• 400 Meter Hurdles
  • Theron Bradford – 53.67, 10th place
  • Nate Ryan – 55.54, 21st place

Men’s Field

• Hammer Throw
  • Daniel Cope – 59.85, 14th place
  • Matt Auble – 56.52, 20th place

Women’s Track

• 400 Meter Hurdles
  • Aysia Fingall – 1:03.34, 22nd place

Women’s Field

• Hammer Throw
  • Marie Forbes – 62.70, 5th place