Trevor Jones | Posted: 17 Apr 2023 | Updated: 2 May 2023

Cougars to host Robison Invitational April 19-22

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Cameron Bates

PROVO, Utah - No. 6/11 BYU men’s and women’s track and field is set to play host for the first time this outdoor season with the Robison Invitational at the Clarence F. Robison Track and Field Complex on Wednesday through Saturday.

Meet Information

  • Dates: April 19-22
    • Wednesday women's events begin at 12:00 p.m. MDT, men's at 12:15.
    • Thursday men's and women's events begin at 12:00 p.m.
    • Friday men's events begin at 11:00 a.m. and women's at 1:00 p.m. 
    • Saturday women's events begin at 10:00 a.m. and men's at 11:00.
  • Live Results
  • No live stream will be available. Stay tuned to BYU track and field social media platforms for updates as results become available.
  • Tickets: $6.00 online or at the ticket booth Friday and Saturday starting at 9:00 a.m.
  • Parking will be available in the lots directly south or west of LaVell Edwards Stadium.

Alumni Event

A special alumni event will take place Saturday, April 22 as alumni are invited to join current BYU coaches for a meal and senior recognitions following the conclusion of the meet at approximately 4:30 p.m. MDT.

Alumni can click here to RSVP.

Nationally-Ranked Cougars

Claire Seymour and Kenneth Rooks lead the way among 10 Cougars ranked in the nation's top-10 so far this season. Last Friday, Seymour clocked a school-record time of 2:00.04 in the 800-meters at the Bryan Clay Invitational. She broke Julie Jenkins' 1987 school record of 2:00.50, jumping from No. 5 to No. 1 all-time at BYU. The time kept her on pace at second nationally among mid-distance runners.

Rooks recently improved on his season-best in the steeplechase at last Thursday's Bryan Clay Invitational, leading all 132 runners in the event after blazing across the line at 8:31.83 to remain No. 2 in the nation. The runner-up was nearly nine seconds behind.

Top-10 BYU Athletes

Event Name National Ranking Time/Mark Date, Meet Achieved
W 800m Claire Seymour No. 2 2:00.04 April 14, Bryan Clay Invitational
M 3,000 S Kenneth Rooks No. 2 8:31.83 April 13, Bryan Clay Invitational
W HJ Cierra Tidwell Allphin No. 3 1.88m/6-2 April 15, Mt. SAC Relays
M JT Cameron Bates No. 5 76.07m/249-7 April 1, Texas Relays
W 3,000 S Lexy Halladay-Lowry No. 5 9:49.95 April 13, Bryan Clay Invitational
Decathlon Ben Barton No. 7 7,699 points March 30, Texas Relays
W 5,000m Jenna Hutchins No. 7 15:35.73 March 31, Stanford Invitational
M 10,000m Casey Clinger No. 8 28:01.67 April 13, Bryan Clay Invitational
M DT Dallin Shurts No. 8 62.21m/204-1 March 31, Texas Relays
M 10,000m Creed Thompson No. 9 28:04.15 April 13, Bryan Clay Invitational

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