NEW YORK CITY – The Cougars are taking home victories from the women’s 200m seeded race, 4x400-meters, long jump open and pole vault divisions on the final day of the Dr. Sander Scorcher Invitational on Saturday afternoon.
“It was a busy weekend for me,” said Mayci Taylor. “I’m starting to see my training pay off. I can’t wait to throw all five of my events together and see what kind of score I can put up in a pentathlon.”
Taylor helped the Cougars start Saturday’s meet off strong after winning the long jump open division, reaching the 5.70m mark. The junior from Salina, Utah also helped clutch a win in the 4x4000 division, alongside teammates Sami Oblad, Cate Phipps Louis and Emily Ellis-Dalley.
“Mayci had an amazing day,” said multi-events coach Tiffany Hogan. “She was 2cm under her best long jump ever. It is fun watching her versatility as a heptathlete.”
In the women’s 200m seeded open, Ellis-Dalley crossed in 24.52, giving her a first-place finish. Teammate Paje Rasmussen wasn’t far behind after finishing in 24.69 seconds to claim third place.
Senior Maren Garnett notched her third pole vault win of the season after clearing 4.25m/13-11.25. Rebekah Erikson recorded a second-place finish in the event with her 4.15m/13-7.25.
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The Cougars will return to the east coast on Jan. 31 for the John Thomas Terrier Classic at the Track and Tennis Center in Boston. View updates here.