Oral Roberts University announces #ORUTrack Competes at Arkansas Invitational

Timon Kemboi
Timon Kemboi | Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
By Prep News Wire Service

From January 13, 2023 post.

The Basics

Event: Arkansas Invitational / Hosted by the University of Arkansas

Location: Randal Tyson Track Center / Fayetteville, Ark.

Complete Results

 FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Oral Roberts track and field program returned to action Friday as they competed at the Arkansas Invitational at the Randal Tyson Track Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. 

News and Notes

  • Timon Kemboi registered the best finish on the day for the Golden Eagles as the sophomore placed fifth in the 800 meter run with a time of 1:56.10.
  • Godfrey Chama picked up his second top-10 finish of the season after placing eighth in the 800 meter run with a time of 1:57.14.
  • On the women's side, Deborah Mazzei recorded the highest finish as the freshman placed ninth in the 800 meter run with a time of 2:19.38.
  • Six different Golden Eagles set a new personal best on Friday.

 Men's Top-10 Finishers

800 Meter Run

5th - Timon Kemboi - 1:56.10

8th - Godfrey Chama - 1:57.14

Women's Top-10 Finishers

800 Meter Run

9th - Deborah Mazzei - 2:19.38

Up Next

The Golden Eagles return to action Friday, January 20 for the DeLoss Dodds Invitational in Manhattan, Kansas. 

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Original source can be found here.