Tigers Impress in First Day of Clemson Invitational

CLEMSON, S.C. – In their second meet of the indoor season, the Clemson Tigers impressed in multiple events as various athletes secured first-place finishes, set new program records and earned new personal bests in the first day of the Clemson Invitational.

“Today was a great first day and a great way to begin 2024,” Program Director Mark Elliot said. “Coming off a long break most of our athletes picked up where they left off so it is a true testament to their dedication.”

Most notable, senior Tarees Rhoden set the new program record in the men’s 600 meter run as he completed the event with a time of 1:16.10, marking a personal best for him and earning the Tiger a second-place finish. Cross Country standout and ACC XC Freshman of the Year recorded her first, first-place finish of the indoor season as she was the first to cross the line in the women’s 600 meter run (1:28.22).

In the field events, Annie Lineberger secured a first-place finish in the women’s pole vault as she cleared 3.75 meters. Just behind Lineberger was Anna Long as she earned second-place after clearing 3.60 meters. The Tigers also shined in the weight throw as Clemson earned first-place finishes on the men and women sides. For the men, Daniel Cope threw a 21.19 to secure the top finish while Marie Forbes threw a season best 22.20 to earn a first-place finish for the Tigers.

The excitement continues as the second day of the Clemson Invitational begins on tomorrow, January 13 with the first event starting at 10:30am with the women’s high jump. The meet will conclude with the men’s 4×400 meter relay.

MEET HIGHLIGHTS: 

• Caroline Johnston recorded a season best in the long jump as she jumped 5.82 meters
• Madison Roush recorded a personal best in the mile with a finish time of 4:53.29, earning her second-place in the event
• Sawyer Dagan recorded a personal best in the mile with a finish time of 4:12.44, earning him a 4th-place finish in the event
• Gladys Chepngetich was the first to cross the line in the women’s 600 meter run as she completed the event in 1:28.22
• Matthew Auble recorded a personal best in the weight throw (19.11)  and moved into the sixth place spot in the Top-10 list
• Tarees Rhoden set the new all time record in the mens 600 meter with a finish of 1:16.10 (PB)
• Blaik Slavinski moved into the No. 4 spot for the mens 600 meter with a finish of 1:19.24
• Daniel Cope earned first-place in the weight throw as he threw a 21.19
• Daniel Kidd recorded a new personal best in the men’s 400 meter with a time of 48.60
• Cameron Rose recorded a personal best in the 60 meter, tied for ninth all time with a final time of 6.65
• Marie Forbes earned a season best in the weight throw as she threw a 22.20m and secured a first-place finish
• Annie Lineberger earned a first-place finish in the pole vault as she cleared 3.75m and Anna Long earned second place as she cleared 3.60m

EVENT BY EVENT BREAKDOWN:

Men’s Track

• 1000 Meter Run
  • Corentin Serbource – 2:29.01, 3rd place
  • Daniel Sullivan – 2:31. 28 (PB), 8th place
• 1 Mile
  • Sawyer Dagan – 4:12.44 (PB), 4th place
  • Brandon Garcia – 4:18.26, 8th place
  • Paul Maguire – 4:22.80, 10th place
  • Jacob Serra – 4:23.25 (PB), 11th place
• 60 Meter Dash – Qualifying
  • Cameron Rose – 6.72, 3rd place
  • Micah Harris – 7.26, 22nd place
  • Camden Hayslett – 7.52, 26th place
  • Alex Teufel – 7.65, 27th place
• 600 Meters
  • Tarees Rhoden – 1:16.10 (PB), 2nd place
  • Blaik Slavinski – 1:19.24, 4th place
  • Gabriel Ludwick – 1:19.47, 6th place
  • Jevon Williams – 1:20.88 (PB), 9th place
  • D’Andre Anderson – 1:21.98, 12th place
  • Blake Santos – 1:22.41, 15th place
  • Braden Blakley – 1:22.62 (PB), 17th place
  • Matthew Raucci – 1:22.78, 18th place
• 400 Meters
  • Daniel Kidd – 48.60 (PB), 8th place

Women’s Track

• 60 Meter Hurdles – Prelims
  • Antionette Van Der Merwe – 8.36, 3rd place
  • Oneka Wilson – 8.55, 6th place
• 60 Meter Dash – Qualifying
  • Ockera Myrie – 7.44, 5th place
  • Antoinette Van Der Merwe – 7.45 (PB), 6th place
  • Aleksandra Stoilova – 7.48, 8th place
  • Aja Davis – 7.59 (PB), 12th place
  • Shantae Foreman 7.68, 15th place
  • Oneka Wilson – 7.71, 17th place
  • Julia Galbally- 7.81, 19th place
  • Caroline Johnston – 8.00 (PB), 25th place
• 1 Mile
  • Madison Roush – 4:53.29 (PB), 2nd place
  • Maddie Dinneen – 4:56.16, 3rd place
  • Grace Hanratty – 5:02.49,  5th place
  • Nicole Pizzo – 5:07.89 (PB), 12th place
  • Meredith Finley – 5:09.72, 15th place
  • Alyssa Hammond – 5:10.56, 16th place
  • Mackenzie Steele – 5:15.06 17th place
• 600 Meters
  • Gladys Chepngetich – 1.28.22, 1st place
  • Courtney Williams – 1:31.23 (PB), 4th place
  • Kayan Green – 1:31.84 (PB), 5th place
  • Jessica McLean – 1:33.14, 6th place
  • Kenya Thompson – 1:37.11 (PB), 9th place
• 400 Meters
  • Mackenzie Osher – 55.80 (PB), 6th place
  • Lashanna Graham – 55.83, 7th place
  • Nia Christie – 1:02.87, 14th place
• 60 Meter Hurdles – Finals
  • Oneka Wilson – 8.31, 3rd place
• 60 Meter Dash – Finals
  • Aleksandra Stoilova – 7.39, 5th place
  • Antoinette Van Der Merwe – 7.44 (PB), 6th place

Men’s Field

• Weight Throw
  • Daniel Cope – 21.19m, 1st place
  • Matthew Auble – 19.11m (PB), 4th place
• Long Jump
  • Micah Harris – 7.14m, 6th place
  • Ryan John – 6.57m, 14th place
  • Henry Gainer – 6.41m, 16th place
  • Camden Hayslett – 6.13m, 21st place
  • Alex Teufel – 5.70m (PB), 26th place

Women’s Field

• Long Jump
  • Caroline Johnston – 5.95 (SB), 4th place
  • Isabelle Klett – 5.29, 12th place
  • Isabelle Kapoor -5.12 (PB), 16th place
• Pole Vault
  • Annie Lineberger – 3.75m, 1st place
  • Anna Long – 3.60m, 2nd place
  • Riley Karpinski – 3.30m, 7th place
  • Abigail Drayer – 3.30m, 8th place
• Weight Throw
  • Marie Forbes – 22.20m (SB), 1st place
  • Riley Lair – 13.12m, 11th place