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Marshevet Myers & 2011 Tyson Invitational notes
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posted by The Official Website of Marshevet Myers Marshevet (Hooker) Myers was a standout track athlete alongside her younger sister Destinee. She is now sponsored by Adidas and is one of the fastest women in the world as well as one of the farther jumpers. |
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Georgia junior Torrin Lawrence won the NCAA indoor 400m title in 2010 and had the third-fastest collegiate time ever with a 45.03 at the Tyson Invitational, but a hip flexor injury slowed him and curtailed his outdoor campaign. That injury is evidently a distant memory, as Lawrence is again among the world’s best after racing to a 45.82 at Fayetteville to defend his Tyson title.
Other top Tyson performances came from Bianca Knight, who moved to #2 on the all-time U.S. 300m list with her 36.41, and Christin Wurth-Thomas, who turned in a then-world-leading 8:43.79 personal best in the 3,000m.
After a five-year hiatus, Marshevet Myers returned to the long jump pit with a vengeance, leaping 6.83 meters/22-5 to become the fourth-best U.S. performer ever and beat reigning world indoor and outdoor champion Brittney Reese. The 2008 Olympic fifth-placer at 200m, Myers has concentrated on the sprints since winning the NCAA indoor LJ gold for Texas on the same runway in 2006.
U.S.-leading marks were recorded by Florida’s Will Claye in the triple jump, with a 17.02m/55-10.25, and Florida State’s Maurice Mitchell, who ran a 20.70 for 200 meters. Natasha Hastings had another strong outing over 400 meters, notching an American leader with her 51.44.
Another noteworthy performance was Erik Kynard’s 2.33m/7-7.75 winner in the high jump. The Kansas State jumper moved to =10th on the U.S. all-time list.
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