Middle Distance Runners Lead Way On Wet Day 2 At Duke

Parker Wolfe

Photo by: Jeffrey A. Camarati

April 7, 2023 | Track & Field

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DURHAM, N.C.—Men's and women's middle distance runners led the way as the University of North Carolina track and field teams had a strong Friday on day two of the Duke Invitational at a soggy Morris Williams Stadium.

In the Men's 1,500 Meters Invite, three Tar Heels finished in the top five, led by Parker Wolfe, who in third in 3:42.16. Ethan Strand was just behind Wolfe in fourth in a time of 3:43.41, and Jesse Hunt took fifth place in 3:43.75.

Meanwhile, Carlee Hansen finished fourth in the Women's 1,500 Meters Invite race in 4:21.52. Teammate Taryn Parks was 11th in 4:24.99.

The Tar Heels also shined in the 3,000 Meter Steeplechase. Sasha Neglia took second place on the women's side in 10:03.62, while Marshall Williamson was second among the men in 9:03.73.

The Duke Invitational will conclude on Saturday in Durham.

Friday's Results
Women's 1,500m
12. Natalie Tyner, 4:35.45; 32. Eva Klingbeil, 4:41.85
Women's 1,500m Invite
4. Carlee Hansen, 4:21.52; 11. Taryn Parks, 4:24.99
Men's 1,500m
38. Colton Sands, 3:55.73; 41. Jason Thomson, 3:56.09
Men's 1,500m Invite
3. Parker Wolfe, 3:42.16; 4. Ethan Strand, 3:43.41; 5. Jesse Hunt, 3:43.75
Women's 3,000m Steeple
2. Sasha Neglia, 10:03.62
Men's 3,000m Steeple
2. Marshall Williamson, 9:03.73
Men's Pole Vault Group B
16. Sam Corley, 4.45m (14-7 1/4) (=PB)
Women's Pole Vault Group B
6. Peyton Berryman, 3.65m (11-11 3/4); 9. McKenna Brunick, 3.50m (11-5 3/4) (=SB)
Men's 5,000m
13. Crawford Hope, 14:22.18; Colton Sands, DNF

Thursday's Results
Women's Hammer
4. Jordan Fong, 61.12m (200-6); 10. Gracie Bolick, 56.07m (183-11); 21. Emma Vasen, 53.51m (175-6)
Men's Hammer
1. Troy Yearwood, 67.18m (220-5) (PB); 3. James Joycey, 64.95m (213-1)
Women's Discus
6. McKynzie Mauney, 47.42m (155-7) (PB); 9. Skylar Bohlman, 46.66m (153-1) (PB); 14. Emma Vasen, 44.79m (146-11)
Men's Discus
7. Spencer Williams, 51.80m (169-11) (PB); 17. Brayden Radhuber, 45.84m (150-5); 28. Tyler Mayerhoff, 39.49m (129-6)