University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Men’s DMR Etches Name in the Record Books in Houston
1/26/2024 9:52:00 PM | Track and Field
The time of 10:01.71 is the second fastest in school history
HOUSTON, Texas - The Louisiana track and field has a new entry into the record books after the men's distance medley relay team finished with the second-best time in program history at the Robert Platt Invitational in Houston, Texas.
The team, consisting of Samuel Avants, Antoni Hoyte-Small, Andrew Leck, and Peyton Chiasson, crossed the finish line at 10:01.71. They finished nearly five seconds ahead of the previous second-fastest time, set last season with a group also consisting of Chiasson. For the event, the team finished third, not far behind Little Rock's winning time of 9:58.17.
The women's DMR team also had a strong showing, with the team of Isabelle Russell, Juliana Courville, Brooke Spalitta, and Haley Salsbury placing fourth with a time of 12:30.17.
Reem Tammam finished fourth in the triple jump, clearing 40 feet 7.5 inches, missing the podium by just three inches.
The Cajuns are back at it tomorrow in Houston with a slew of events. The day begins at 11 a.m. with the high jump.
FINAL RESULTS
Men's 3,000 meter
34. Nathan Fontan - 8:48.02
43. Samuel Avant - 8:53.38
Women's Pole Vault
15. Cammi Martinez - 11 ft. 7.75 in.
15. Lauren Roberts - 11 ft. 7.75 in.
Jordan Brown - NH
Men's Triple Jump
Montrell Morris - FOUL
Joshua Mason - FOUL
Women's Triple Jump
4. Reem Tammam - 40 ft. 7.5 in.
Men's Weight Throw
15. Oliver Jack - 54 ft. 3.25 in.
21. Tyren Hannah - 51 ft. 1 in.
Women's Weight Throw
12. Marin Barras - 52 ft. 3.25 in.
13. Lily Murray - 51 ft. 11.75 in.
16. Kimola Hines - 51 ft. 1 in.
Men's DMR
3. Avants, Hoyte-Small, Leck, Chiasson - 10:01.71 (Second fastest in program history)
7. Shelby, Meche, Benoit, Beavers - 10:47.11
Women's DMR
4. Russell, Courville, B. Spalitta, Salisbury - 12:30.17
9. Segura, Delgado, C. Spalitta, Ratcliff - 12:53.92
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The team, consisting of Samuel Avants, Antoni Hoyte-Small, Andrew Leck, and Peyton Chiasson, crossed the finish line at 10:01.71. They finished nearly five seconds ahead of the previous second-fastest time, set last season with a group also consisting of Chiasson. For the event, the team finished third, not far behind Little Rock's winning time of 9:58.17.
The women's DMR team also had a strong showing, with the team of Isabelle Russell, Juliana Courville, Brooke Spalitta, and Haley Salsbury placing fourth with a time of 12:30.17.
Reem Tammam finished fourth in the triple jump, clearing 40 feet 7.5 inches, missing the podium by just three inches.
The Cajuns are back at it tomorrow in Houston with a slew of events. The day begins at 11 a.m. with the high jump.
FINAL RESULTS
Men's 3,000 meter
34. Nathan Fontan - 8:48.02
43. Samuel Avant - 8:53.38
Women's Pole Vault
15. Cammi Martinez - 11 ft. 7.75 in.
15. Lauren Roberts - 11 ft. 7.75 in.
Jordan Brown - NH
Men's Triple Jump
Montrell Morris - FOUL
Joshua Mason - FOUL
Women's Triple Jump
4. Reem Tammam - 40 ft. 7.5 in.
Men's Weight Throw
15. Oliver Jack - 54 ft. 3.25 in.
21. Tyren Hannah - 51 ft. 1 in.
Women's Weight Throw
12. Marin Barras - 52 ft. 3.25 in.
13. Lily Murray - 51 ft. 11.75 in.
16. Kimola Hines - 51 ft. 1 in.
Men's DMR
3. Avants, Hoyte-Small, Leck, Chiasson - 10:01.71 (Second fastest in program history)
7. Shelby, Meche, Benoit, Beavers - 10:47.11
Women's DMR
4. Russell, Courville, B. Spalitta, Salisbury - 12:30.17
9. Segura, Delgado, C. Spalitta, Ratcliff - 12:53.92
FOLLOW THE CAJUNS
Fans are encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter (@RaginCajunsTRK), Facebook (Ragin' Cajuns TRK) or Instagram (@RaginCajuns_TRK) to stay up-to-date on all that is happening with Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Track and Field/Cross Country.
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