Oral Roberts University announces #ORUTrack Captures Five Event Titles at DeLoss Dodds Invitational

From January 21, 2023, post.

The Basics

Event: DeLoss Dodds Invitational / Hosted by Kansas State University

Location: Ahearn Field House / Manhattan, Kan.

Complete Results 

MANHATTAN, Kan. – The Oral Roberts track and field program captured five event titles Saturday afternoon at the DeLoss Dodds Invitational at Ahearn Field House in Manhattan, Kansas. 

 News and Notes

• Kevin Jackson picked up his third event title of the indoor season after winning the 60 meter dash with a time of 6.79. The senior's 6.79 mark currently ranks first among the Summit League this season.
• Henry Falls earned the title in the 400 meter dash with a time of 51.31, marking his first win of the year and a new personal-best.
• For the second time this season, Godfrey Chama claimed the top spot in the 800 meter run as the senior finished with a season-best time of 1:54.55. 
• On the women's side, Madison Karrigan claimed the first event title of her career after racing to a time of 2:18.61 in the 800 meter run.
• Macey Penner rounded out the event winners for ORU as the freshman claimed the 3000 meter run with a time of 10:47.78, marking her second title of the season.
• Overall, the Golden Eagles registered 12 top-3 finishes on the day.

 Men's Top-Eight Finishers

60 Meter Dash

1st - Kevin Jackson - 6.79

2nd - Donovan Smith - 7.00

3rd - Kenneth Ikutiminu - 7.23

4th - Will Ikutiminu - 7.27

5th - Donovan Bradley - 7.32

6th - Ronnie Harper - 7.36

7th - Alexander Okwonna - 7.47

400 Meter Dash

1st - Henry Falls - 51.31

2nd - Ethan Hanna - 51.32

4th - Rylee Campbell - 54.01

800 Meter Run

1st - Godfrey Chama - 1:54.55

4th - Timon Kemboi - 1:57.66

5th - Erik Flores Burciaga - 1:59.84

6th - Francisco Santos - 2:04.96

4x400m Relay

2nd - Henry Falls, Donovan Smith, Donovan Bradley and Erik Flores Burciaga - 3:26.40

3rd - Alexander Okwonna, Kenneth Ikutiminu, Godfrey Chama and Timon Kemboi - 3:34.77

Women's Top-Eight Finishers

60 Meter Dash

3rd - Judith Bediako - 7.91

7th - Lakelle Kinteh - 8.16

200 Meter Dash

5th - Judith Bediako - 26.10

400 Meter Dash

5th - Emi Ebiwonjumi - 1:03.10

800 Meter Run

1st - Madison Karrigan - 2:18.61

Mile Run

2nd - Deborah Mazzei - 5:04.57

3rd - Avery Mazzei - 5:05.64

7th - Emily Coffey - 5:26.72

3000 Meter Run

1st - Macey Penner - 10:47.78

Shot Put

5th - Joyce Nabagereka - 10.49m

Up NextThe Golden Eagles return to action Friday, January 27 for the Jayhawk Classic in Lawrence, Kansas. 

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