Eastern Michigan Athletics
Friday, April 1
East Lansing, Mich.
12 p.m.
Eastern Michigan University
at
Spartan Invitational
EMU Throwers Record Strong Showing on Day One of Spartan Invitational
4/1/2022 5:35:00 PM | Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field
Kadian Clarke and Ariel Floyd go 1-2 in hammer throw competition
EAST LANSING, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University track & field team wrapped up day No. 1 of the Spartan Invitational today, April 1, at the Ralph Young Track and Field Facility.
How It Happened
The Eagles had a great showing in the women's hammer throw as seniors Kadian Clarke (Kingston, Jamaica-Immaculate Conception) and Ariel Floyd (Mount Clemens, Mich.-Chippewa Valley (Olivet)) finished first (55.64m) and second (54.02m), respectively. Additionally, sophomore Miranda Cadwell (Plainfield, Ill.-Plainfield South) recorded a personal-best mark of 50.47m in the event.
Junior Newlyn Stephenson (Gary, Ind.-Thea Bowman Leadership Academy) was the top collegiate competitor in the men's hammer throw, finishing second overall with a toss of 63.96m, .01 meters off from tying his career-high. Senior Chukwusom Enekwechi (Valley Stream, N.Y.-Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences (Monroe College)) notched a career-best mark in the event with a 55.61m effort.
Meet Notes
Spartan Invitational
April 1, 2022 | East Lansing, Mich.
* = Personal Best, NH = No Height
Men's Individual Results
Hammer
1. Newlyn Stephenson 63.96m
7. Chukwusom Enekwechi 55.61m*
Women's Individual Results
Pole Vault
-- Maura Lane NH
Hammer
1. Kadian Clarke 55.64m
2. Ariel Floyd 54.02m
6. Miranda Cadwell 50.47m*
18. Isabella Brent 42.24m
25. Safeya Woolcock 33.20m
Javelin
13. Elise Gregory 22.94m
Up Next
The Eagles will remain in East Lansing, Mich. for the final day of the Spartan Invitational, April 2. Saturday's meet is set to begin at 10 a.m. with the men's discus. For updates on all things EMU cross country and track and field, continue to check EMUEagles.com or follow the team on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook at @EMUXC_TF.
How It Happened
The Eagles had a great showing in the women's hammer throw as seniors Kadian Clarke (Kingston, Jamaica-Immaculate Conception) and Ariel Floyd (Mount Clemens, Mich.-Chippewa Valley (Olivet)) finished first (55.64m) and second (54.02m), respectively. Additionally, sophomore Miranda Cadwell (Plainfield, Ill.-Plainfield South) recorded a personal-best mark of 50.47m in the event.
Junior Newlyn Stephenson (Gary, Ind.-Thea Bowman Leadership Academy) was the top collegiate competitor in the men's hammer throw, finishing second overall with a toss of 63.96m, .01 meters off from tying his career-high. Senior Chukwusom Enekwechi (Valley Stream, N.Y.-Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences (Monroe College)) notched a career-best mark in the event with a 55.61m effort.
Meet Notes
Spartan Invitational
April 1, 2022 | East Lansing, Mich.
* = Personal Best, NH = No Height
Men's Individual Results
Hammer
1. Newlyn Stephenson 63.96m
7. Chukwusom Enekwechi 55.61m*
Women's Individual Results
Pole Vault
-- Maura Lane NH
Hammer
1. Kadian Clarke 55.64m
2. Ariel Floyd 54.02m
6. Miranda Cadwell 50.47m*
18. Isabella Brent 42.24m
25. Safeya Woolcock 33.20m
Javelin
13. Elise Gregory 22.94m
Up Next
The Eagles will remain in East Lansing, Mich. for the final day of the Spartan Invitational, April 2. Saturday's meet is set to begin at 10 a.m. with the men's discus. For updates on all things EMU cross country and track and field, continue to check EMUEagles.com or follow the team on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook at @EMUXC_TF.
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