Two-Sport Athlete Bailey Golden Breaks Own School Record in Pentathlon on Day One of the Razorback Invitational

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Two-Sport Athlete Bailey Golden Breaks Own School Record in Pentathlon on Day One of the Razorback Invitational

January 31, 2020 | Cowboy Cross Country & Track, Cowgirl Cross Country & Track

FAYETTEVILLE – Oklahoma State's Bailey Golden broke her own school record in the pentathlon on day number one of the Razorback Invitational in Fayetteville, Arkansas, at the Randal Tyson Track Center.

"Bailey had a good day. It was great to see her find her high jump again after a tough start to the season in that event," coach Josh Langley said. "I'm proud of how she has handled herself this year balancing academics, track and basketball. We've identified areas today where there is opportunity to improve so we are excited about Big 12's next month and her next chance at the pentathlon."

Golden, a sophomore from Choctaw, Oklahoma, who also plays basketball at OSU, broke her own record by 242 points. The Cowgirl also recorded personal-best marks in multiple events, including shot put, long jump, the 800 meters and tied her personal-best in the 60-meter hurdles.

In another standout performance for the Cowgirls, freshman Ariadni Adamopoulou finished sixth place in the pole vault with a mark of 4.07 meters. This marked the second consecutive meet of clearing the four-meter mark for the Cowgirl freshman, who broke the indoor pole vault school record a week ago at the Red Raider Invitational.

"Ariadni's consistency is a sign of big things to come," Langley said. "She had a great attempt at 4.17 meters, which would have tied her lifetime best. For her to be at this level this early is encouraging."

Three Cowboy heptathletes competed in the first four events of the heptathlon. Jake Dyer turned in top-10 finishes in the heptathlon 60 meters and shot put, while William Edmonds currently sits in 15^th place overall entering tomorrow.

The Pokes are back in action for day number two of the Razorback Invitational on Saturday morning, with events slated to begin at 10:40 a.m.

Men's Individual Results

Heptathlon (*event still in progress, standings not final)
*15. William Edmonds – 2,771 points
            13. 60 Meters – 7.16
            14. Long Jump – 6.57m
            16. Shot Put – 12.26m
            18. High Jump – 1.78m

*20. Jack Fling – 2,490 points
            21. 60 Meters – 7.47
            20. Long Jump – 6.21m
            21. Shot Put – 9.81m
            14. High Jump – 1.84m

*21. Jake Dyer– 1,585 points
            6. 60 Meters – 7.08
            -- Long Jump – FOUL
            7. Shot Put – 14.05m
            -- High Jump – DNS

Pole Vault
-- Blake Scott – NH

Long Jump
21. Joshua Anadu – 6.55m

Women's Individual Results

Pentathlon (event still in progress, not final)
9. Bailey Golden – 3,806 points
            11. 60-Meter Hurdles – 8.93
            8. High Jump – 1.69m
            6. Shot Put – 11.59m
            7. Long Jump – 5.65m
            13. 800 Meters – 2:32.59

16. Megan Mann – 3,412 points
            9. 60-Meter Hurdles – 8.91
            17. High Jump – 1.54m
            18. Shot Put – 8.80m
            17. Long Jump – 5.22m
            8. 800 Meters – 2:25.86

Pole Vault
6. Ariadni Adamopoulou – 4.07m
16. Elissa White – 3.52m

Long Jump
16. Ryan Roane – 5.66m
18. Saara Hakanen – 5.64m
21. Sanye Ford – 5.44m

Weight Throw
17. Hannah Bradford – 15.69m
20. Baylor Nelson – 15.44m
21. Jocelen Ruth – 15.33m

200 Meters
29. Brooke Givens – 24.65
35. Christina Ollison – 24.79
43. Nicolette Dixon – 25.29
45. Kira White – 25.40