Oklahoma State University Athletics
Oklahoma State University
Michael Johnson Invitational
OSU Track & Field Prepares for Road Trips to Norman and Waco
April 15, 2021 | Cowboy Cross Country & Track, Cowgirl Cross Country & Track
Sooner Invite |Â Meet Notes | Meet Schedule | Live Results
Michael Johnson Invite |Â Meet Notes | Meet Schedule | Live Results
THE BASICS
As the Pokes prepare for another weekend of dual-meet action, the team will again divide and conquer at a pair of away meets in Norman, Oklahoma, and Waco, Texas.
A number of Oklahoma State's sprint event specialists will travel to Waco, Texas to represent the orange and black at the Michael Johnson Classic at Baylor, while OSU's field athletes will travel south to compete in the Sooner Invitational hosted by in-state rival Oklahoma.
IN THE POLLS
In the third installment of the National Track & Field Rating Index from the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA), the Cowgirls hold steady at No. 2 in the Midwest Region, joined in the top three by Big 12 foes Kansas State at No. 1 and Oklahoma at No. 3. The Cowboys made the biggest leap up the polls of any team in the Midwest, cracking the top-10 and sitting at No. 9 in the region.
LAST TIME OUT
In last weekend's two-part outdoor meet action, Oklahoma State had athletes compete at the Joe Walker Invitational and the North Texas Classic; it's most notable performances included:
- A pair of facility-record, event-winning races from Ryan Smeeton in the 3,000 meters steeplechase and Isai Rodriguez in the 5,000 meters.
- A second-consecutive event win for Finnish jumps specialist Saara Hakanen, this time in the high jump with a 1.75m height, a mark that ranks third in the Big 12 this season and fourth all-time in Cowgirl history.
2020-21 INDOOR ALL-AMERICANS
Ariadni Adamopoulou – Pole Vault (First Team)
Sivan Auerbach, Christina Ollison, Stephanie Moss, Taylor Roe – Distance Medley Relay (First Team)
RETURNING OUTDOOR ALL-AMERICANS
Aaliyah Birmingham – 400 Meters (2019 Honorable Mention)
Ryan Smeeton – 3,000 Meter Steeplechase (2019 First Team)
FOLLOW THE MEET
Fans can follow the action live on Twitter by following @run4okstate for real time updates. Final results will be published on www.okstate.com, along with a recap of OSU's day on the track and in the field. Live results from the Sooner Invitational will be available at the following link:Â https://tf.deltatiming.com/oklahoma/2021-sooner-invite. Live results from the Michael Johnson Classic will be available at the following link:Â https://tf.deltatiming.com/baylor/2021-michael-johnson-invitational.
MEET SCHEDULE (ALL TIMES CT)
The Sooner Invitational will kick off at 10:30 a.m. on April 16 with the 100 meter hurdles as a part of the women's heptathlon. The first day of competition will conclude with the men's 5,000 meters. Competition will resume at 10:30 a.m. with the long jump as a part of the women's heptathlon. The meet is scheduled to conclude with the men's 4x400 meter relay on Saturday night. All events will take place at the John Jacobs Track & Field Complex.
The Michael Johnson Invitational will open up at noon on April 16 with the men's hammer throw. The first of two days of competition will end with the men's 5,000 meters at 8:05. Competition will resume on April 17 at 10 a.m. with the men's discus throw and the meet is scheduled to end at 8:25 p.m. with the 4x400 meter relays. The Michael Johnson Invitational will be hosted at Clyde Hart Stadium.
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