Eastern Michigan Athletics
Thursday, May 12
Kalamazoo, Mich.
10 a.m.
Eastern Michigan University
at
MAC Outdoor Championships
Photo by: Walt Middleton Photography
Track & Field Completes Day One of MAC Outdoor Championships
5/12/2022 8:36:00 PM | Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field
Distance runners and throwers dominate first day of events
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University track & field team wrapped up a solid first day at the Mid-American Conference Outdoor Championships tonight, May 12, at the Kanley Track & Field Complex. The men currently sit in second with 36 points behind Kent State's 42, while the women tallied 19 points to tie with Toledo for second, trailing the Golden Flashes' 22.
How It Happened
The men's distance runners highlighted day one after an incredible display in the 10,000m race. Junior harrier Baldvin Magnusson (Akureyri, Iceland-Hull University) led the charge in his first 10K since 2019, winning the event in 30:14.23, while sophomores Toby Gualter (Tawa, Zealand-Tawa College) finished third (30:22.40) and Chris Devaney (New Plymouth, New Zealand-New Plymouth) took fourth (30:27.80). For Devaney, this was his first collegiate outing in the event. Following the men's race, junior Sofia Ivanko (Buenos Aires, Argentina-St. Matthew's College) registered a career-best time of 35:08.92 for fifth, the fourth-fastest time in program history.
Senior Joe Duff (Crosswell, Mich.-Crosswell-Lexington (Concordia University)) was EMU's first champion of the day, capturing his first MAC title. In the javelin competition, Duff recorded a career-high toss of 68.00m, the second-furthest throw in school history. Additionally, the senior became the first thrower to win the event since former Eagle Derek Ziegenfuss earned gold in 2017 with a 68.89-meter mark.
Junior Newlyn Stephenson (Gary, Ind.-Thea Bowman Leadership Academy) finished third in the hammer throw with a mark of 63.83m, an improvement from his sixth place, 60.54-meter effort from last year's league meet.
The women's 200m dash group of junior Mair Edwards (Basingstoke, England-The Costello School) (2nd - 24.15Q), sophomore Kilani Harvey (Orlando, Fla.-Jones (Morehead State)) (4th - 24.38Q), freshman Saraiah Walkes (Manatee County, Fla.-The-Out-of-Door-Academy) (5th - 24.45Q), and senior Keypathwa Gibson (Toledo, Ohio-Roy C. Start) (8th - 24.64q) all qualified for the finals.
Meet Notes
2022 MAC Outdoor Championships
May 12, 2022 | Kalamazoo, Mich.
* = Personal Best
Men's Team Standings
1. Kent State 42
2. Eastern Michigan 36
3. Akron 33
4. Buffalo 7
5. Miami 6
Men's Individual Results
(Top six marks/times are scored)
200m Prelims
6. Kyle Martin 21.83q
10. Trent Barron 22.04
11. Kaleb Simpson 22.14
10,000m
1. Baldvin Magnusson 30:14.23*
3. Toby Gualter 30:22.40
4. Chris Devaney 30:27.80
Hammer
3. Newlyn Stephenson 63.83m
Javelin
1. Joe Duff 68.00m*
Women's Team Standings
1. Kent State 22
T-2. Eastern Michigan 19
T-2. Toledo 19
4. Akron 13
5. Miami 11
6. Bowling Green 10
7. Buffalo 6
T-8. Central Michigan 5
T-8. Northern Illinois 5
T-8. Western Michigan 5
11. Ohio 2
Women's Individual Results
(Top eight marks/times are scored)
200m Prelims
2. Mair Edwards 24.15Q
4. Kilani Harvey 24.38Q
5. Saraiah Walkes 24.45Q
8. Keypathwa Gibson 24.64q
400H Prelims
4. Tiffany Cernej-Garcia 1:02.13Q
9. Chevonne Wheeler 1:02.46q
11. Morgan Iverson 1:02.87
10,000m
5. Sofia Ivanko 35:08.92*
16. Kaitlyn St. Bernard 37:20.07
Hammer
2. Kadian Clarke 58.75m
5. Ariel Floyd 55.57m
6. Miranda Cadwell 55.26m
Javelin
11. Elise Gregory 28.54m
Heptathlon Day One Standings
11. Maleah Scott 2,306
Heptathlon 100H
10. Maleah Scott 16.52
Heptathlon High Jump
11. Maleah Scott 1.40m
Heptathlon Shot Put
9. Maleah Scott 9.66m*
Heptathlon 200m
10. Maleah Scott 27.95*
Up Next
Day No. 2 of the championships is set for tomorrow at 11 a.m., starting with the decathlon's 110H. 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 men's distance runners highlighted day one after an incredible display in the 10,000m race. Junior harrier Baldvin Magnusson (Akureyri, Iceland-Hull University) led the charge in his first 10K since 2019, winning the event in 30:14.23, while sophomores Toby Gualter (Tawa, Zealand-Tawa College) finished third (30:22.40) and Chris Devaney (New Plymouth, New Zealand-New Plymouth) took fourth (30:27.80). For Devaney, this was his first collegiate outing in the event. Following the men's race, junior Sofia Ivanko (Buenos Aires, Argentina-St. Matthew's College) registered a career-best time of 35:08.92 for fifth, the fourth-fastest time in program history.
Senior Joe Duff (Crosswell, Mich.-Crosswell-Lexington (Concordia University)) was EMU's first champion of the day, capturing his first MAC title. In the javelin competition, Duff recorded a career-high toss of 68.00m, the second-furthest throw in school history. Additionally, the senior became the first thrower to win the event since former Eagle Derek Ziegenfuss earned gold in 2017 with a 68.89-meter mark.
Junior Newlyn Stephenson (Gary, Ind.-Thea Bowman Leadership Academy) finished third in the hammer throw with a mark of 63.83m, an improvement from his sixth place, 60.54-meter effort from last year's league meet.
The women's 200m dash group of junior Mair Edwards (Basingstoke, England-The Costello School) (2nd - 24.15Q), sophomore Kilani Harvey (Orlando, Fla.-Jones (Morehead State)) (4th - 24.38Q), freshman Saraiah Walkes (Manatee County, Fla.-The-Out-of-Door-Academy) (5th - 24.45Q), and senior Keypathwa Gibson (Toledo, Ohio-Roy C. Start) (8th - 24.64q) all qualified for the finals.
Meet Notes
2022 MAC Outdoor Championships
May 12, 2022 | Kalamazoo, Mich.
* = Personal Best
Men's Team Standings
1. Kent State 42
2. Eastern Michigan 36
3. Akron 33
4. Buffalo 7
5. Miami 6
Men's Individual Results
(Top six marks/times are scored)
200m Prelims
6. Kyle Martin 21.83q
10. Trent Barron 22.04
11. Kaleb Simpson 22.14
10,000m
1. Baldvin Magnusson 30:14.23*
3. Toby Gualter 30:22.40
4. Chris Devaney 30:27.80
Hammer
3. Newlyn Stephenson 63.83m
Javelin
1. Joe Duff 68.00m*
Women's Team Standings
1. Kent State 22
T-2. Eastern Michigan 19
T-2. Toledo 19
4. Akron 13
5. Miami 11
6. Bowling Green 10
7. Buffalo 6
T-8. Central Michigan 5
T-8. Northern Illinois 5
T-8. Western Michigan 5
11. Ohio 2
Women's Individual Results
(Top eight marks/times are scored)
200m Prelims
2. Mair Edwards 24.15Q
4. Kilani Harvey 24.38Q
5. Saraiah Walkes 24.45Q
8. Keypathwa Gibson 24.64q
400H Prelims
4. Tiffany Cernej-Garcia 1:02.13Q
9. Chevonne Wheeler 1:02.46q
11. Morgan Iverson 1:02.87
10,000m
5. Sofia Ivanko 35:08.92*
16. Kaitlyn St. Bernard 37:20.07
Hammer
2. Kadian Clarke 58.75m
5. Ariel Floyd 55.57m
6. Miranda Cadwell 55.26m
Javelin
11. Elise Gregory 28.54m
Heptathlon Day One Standings
11. Maleah Scott 2,306
Heptathlon 100H
10. Maleah Scott 16.52
Heptathlon High Jump
11. Maleah Scott 1.40m
Heptathlon Shot Put
9. Maleah Scott 9.66m*
Heptathlon 200m
10. Maleah Scott 27.95*
Up Next
Day No. 2 of the championships is set for tomorrow at 11 a.m., starting with the decathlon's 110H. 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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