Apr 20 | 12:15 PM
Brigham Young University

Clarence F. Robison Track and Field Complex

1600 N. Canyon Road Provo UT 84604

Cameron Muh | Posted: 20 Apr 2022 | Updated: 30 Apr 2022
Cameron Muh

Robison Invitational begins with multis on Wednesday

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Dallin Vorkink competes in the shot put at 2021 nationals.
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Mayci Torgerson competes in the high jump at the 2021 Jim Click Shootout

PROVO, Utah — BYU track and field’s heptathletes and decathletes kicked off the home opener at Robison Track and Field on Wednesday.

Full results from Wednesday are included in the attached PDF. 

Men’s Recap

Dallin Vorkink and Joe Nelson competed in the decathlon on Wednesday with Vorkink leading the pack through five events with a score of 3772. Nelson heads into Thursday in eighth at 3369 points.

Vorkink finished top-four in each of his events, with a runner-up finish in the 100m and shot put, and a tie for second in high jump. The Kirksville, Missouri native set personal-bests in the high jump (1.97m/6-5.5) and 400m (50.49).

The decathlon continues at 12 p.m. MDT on Thursday with the 110m hurdles, discus throw, pole vault, javelin throw and 1500m.

Women’s Recap
Halley Folsom Walker and Marci Torgerson competed in the first three events of the day before scratching from the 200m. Folsom Walker set a new personal best in the 100m hurdles, clocking a 13.99 first-place finish. Macyi Torgerson won the high jump, and also set a personal best, clearing 1.66m/5-5.25. Both athletes will compete again in various events on Friday.

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Joseph Hovey | Posted: 18 Apr 2022 | Updated: 29 Apr 2022
Joseph Hovey

Top-10 BYU Track and Field teams host Robison Invitational

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BYU Women's T/F USTFCCCA #8 // April 18, 2022
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BYU men's track and field ranked No. 8 April 18

PROVO, Utah — No. 8/No. 8 BYU men’s and women’s track and field will host its first meet of the season with the Robison Invitational at the Clarence F. Robison Track and Field Complex on Wednesday through Saturday, April 20-23.

Meet Information

  • Dates: April 20-23
    • Wednesday women's events begin at 12 p.m. MDT, men's at 12:15.
    • Thursday men's and women's events begin at 12 p.m.
    • Friday men's events begin at 11 a.m. and women's at 1 p.m. 
    • Saturday women's events begin at 10 a.m. and men's at 10:30. 
  • Live Results 
  • Event Schedule
  • No live stream will be available. Stay tuned to BYU track and field social media platforms for updates as results become available. 
  • Tickets: $6 online or at the door Friday and Saturday.
  • Parking will be available in the lots directly south or west of LaVell Edwards Stadium. 
  • Teams competing
    • Utah, Utah State, Weber State, Utah Valley, Southern Utah, Dixie State, Idaho State, Westminster and College of Southern Idaho

Rankings and Recognition

BYU is one of eight programs in the country with both men's and women's teams ranked in the top-10 of the USTFCCCA National Rankings. The Cougars share this honor with five programs from the SEC and two from the Big 12. 

Fourteen BYU athletes rank in the top-10 nationally for individual event results, with Courtney Wayment and Kenneth Rooks controlling the top spots in the steeplechase. 

BYU athletes ranked in top-10 nationally 

Event Name National Ranking Time/Mark Date, Meet Achieved
M 3000 S Kenneth Rooks No. 1 8:32.75 April 14 - Mt. SAC Relays
W 3000 S Courtney Wayment No. 1 9:26.88 April 14 - Mt. SAC Relays
1500m Courtney Wayment No. 2 4:12.81 April 1 - Stanford Invitational
M PV Zach McWhorter No. 3 5.70m/18-8.25 April 16 - Mt. SAC Relays
M 5000m Casey Clinger No. 5 13:23.33 April 14 - Bryan Clay Invitational
W 800m Lauren Ellsworth-Barnes No. 5 2:01.72 April 13 - Bryan Clay Invitational
W 1500m Lauren Ellsworth-Barnes No. 5 4:13.60 April 15 - Bryan Clay Invitational
M 10,000m Casey Clinger No. 7 28:16.15 April 1 - Stanford Invitational
W 3000 S Lexy Halladay No. 7 9:55.65 April 14 - Mt. SAC Relays
Heptathlon Halley Folsom Walker No. 8 5,699 April 14 - Bryan Clay Invitational
W JT Ashton Riner No. 8 55.14m/180-11 April 15 - Beach Invitational
M DT Dallin Shurts No. 8 61.10m/200-6 April 14 - Pacific Coast Invitational
M 10,000m Brandon Garnica No. 10 28:19.60 April 1 - Stanford Invitational
M 400H Colten Yardley No. 10 50.01 April 9 - Sun Angel Classic