School Records, Top-10 Marks Highlight Outdoor Opener

The Marquette University track & field team opened its 2021 outdoor campaign Friday afternoon at the Redbird Invitational, hosted by Illinois State.

The women's team finished second in the 10-team field, while the men's team collected enough points to earn fourth out of seven programs.

The opening meet provided plenty of highlights, including 15 top-3 placers, four top-10 program marks, three event winners and a pair of freshman records.

"I am very happy to be back competing outdoors," head coach Bert Rogers said. "The team was very excited and it showed in how well it competed today. I was very pleased with the results, which provided a great starting point and we will build off today as the season continues."

Newcomers Julian Wright and Juru Okwaramoi collected freshman records in the 400m (47.97) and 100m hurdles (14.57), both of which are also top-10 program marks.

Kate Jochims continued her strong spring with a new personal mark in the steeplechase (10:44.77) to not only claim the win at ISU, but also sixth-place in Marquette history.

Adelaide Havens clocked a time of 1:02.65 in the 400m hurdles, the fifth-best time by a Marquette competitor.

UP NEXT: The Golden Eagles continue the outdoor season at the Warrior Invitational on Saturday, April 17, hosted by Wisconsin Lutheran

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