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Lubbock Christian University’s track and field teams exhibited their remarkable talents at the Jo Meaker Classic & Multi. Anna Salisbury broke records in the 200 and 400-meter events, while the women’s 4×100 relay team set a season-best. The men’s team also saw impressive performances, including Drew Grellhesl’s new pole vault mark and Hagen Sage’s strong finish in the 800 meters. This event marks a pivotal moment for the teams as they prepare for upcoming competitions.
Lubbock, Texas – Lubbock Christian University’s track and field teams showcased their exceptional talent at the Jo Meaker Classic & Multi, held at West Texas A&M from April 13 to April 15, 2025. The event provided a platform for both the men’s and women’s teams to demonstrate their skills and set new records.
One of the standout performances came from Anna Salisbury, who shattered her own records in both the 200-meter and 400-meter dash events. Salisbury clocked an impressive 23.61 seconds in the 200-meter dash, earning her the 17th position in Division II and placing fifth in the South Central Region. In the 400-meter dash, she set a new benchmark with a remarkable time of 52.98 seconds, solidifying her top position in the South Central Region and ranking her first nationally.
The women’s 4×100 relay team also made headlines, as Anika Beukes, Anna Salisbury, Jozlyn Arana, and Joy Egwu recorded a new season-best time of 46.20 seconds. Egwu individually excelled in the 100-meter dash, achieving a personal record of 11.76 seconds while breaking her previous school record.
The performances were not limited to the women’s team. On the men’s side, Drew Grellhesl achieved a new pole vault mark of 3.19 meters, improving upon her prior record from the Greyhound Open. Senior Olivia Weider also shone, earning her first provisional mark of the season in the women’s 3000-meter steeplechase with a finishing time of 11:00.26.
Hagen Sage emerged as a leading competitor for the men’s team in the 800-meters, finishing with a time of 1:55.05. In the longer distance events, both Kaleb Gaona and Joshua Huang excelled, topping the leaderboards in the 5000-meters and 10,000-meters, respectively. Additionally, freshman Daniel Sianez impressed with a personal best of 46.76 seconds in the 400-meter dash, achieving provisional qualification.
The Jo Meaker Classic & Multi served as a critical juncture for Lubbock Christian University’s track and field teams as they gear up for the conclusion of the outdoor season. The teams are scheduled to participate in a one-day meet hosted by Angelo State on April 17, where they aim to maintain their momentum and achieve further success.
This showcase of talent not only highlights the individual accomplishments of the student-athletes but also reflects the growing prowess of Lubbock Christian University’s track and field programs in the competitive landscape of collegiate athletics.
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Additional Resources
- Jo Meaker Classic & Multi Preview
- Wikipedia: Track and Field
- Lubbock Christian Historic Weekend
- Google Search: Lubbock Christian track and field
- Bryan Clay Invitational Preview
- Google Scholar: Track and Field Records
- Akintoye’s Record at Jo Meaker Classic
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Track and Field
- WAC Men’s Track & Field Athletes of the Week
- Google News: Track and Field Results
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