Messaoudi Breaks Arkansas Meet and Facility Record at John McDonnell Invitational

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John McDonnell Invitational

Messaoudi Breaks Arkansas Meet and Facility Record at John McDonnell Invitational

April 20, 2024 | Cowboy Cross Country & Track

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Oklahoma State outdoor track & field traveled to Waco, Texas, and Fayetteville, Ark., for the second time this season each for the Michael Johnson and John McDonnell Invitationals.

The performances were highlighted by Fouad Messaoudi, who broke the John McDonnell Invitational and Arkansas Facility records in the men's 1,500 Meters with his time of 3:37.33. Messaoudi already owns the fourth-fastest time in the NCAA this year from the Bryan Clay Invitational last weekend at 3:36.08, but his time this weekend would also rank seventh in the country this outdoor season.

Right behind Messaoudi was Alex Stitt, who broke his previous personal best in the event by 2.5 seconds with his time of 3:38.35 on Friday. Stitt's time ranks No. 11 in the NCAA this season and moves him up to No. 6 on the program's all-time list in the 1,500 Meters.

On the women's side, four Cowgirls likely earned NCAA West Prelim qualifying marks in the 1,500 Meters as Lilly Lavier, Cameron McConnell, Stephanie Moss and Grace Boone finished within a half-second of one another as Lavier took the heat victory at 4:18.59.

In the men's 800 Meters, the Cowboys put two in the top three overall as Mehdi Yanouri and Hafez Mahadi finished first and third overall with times of 1:47.49 and 1:48.77, respectively.

Action in Arkansas is wrapped up for the weekend, but the Cowboys and Cowgirls return in Waco Saturday for multiple sprints events. Middle-distance stars Billah Jepkirui and Gabija Galvydyte will also compete at the Oregon Relays in Eugene against several professional athletes in the women's 1,500 Meters.

For more information on the Cowboys and Cowgirls, continue to check back with okstate.com.

Men's Individual Results

John McDonnell Invite
Shot Put
13. Will Quintana - 10.08m/33'1"

110 Meter Hurdles
17. Phillip Frank - 14.74

400 Meters
16. Sebastian Pesante - 48.28
28. Crayton Shaw - 50.37

100 Meters
10. Carter Wilkerson - 10.52

800 Meters
1. Mehdi Yanouri - 1:47.79
3. Hafez Mahadi - 1:48.77
14. Triston Read - 1:52.36
22. James Edmond - 1:53.97
33. Phillip Frank - 1:57.83
38. Justin Smith - 2:02.73

Javelin Throw
6. Crayton Shaw - 50.22m/164'9"
9. Will Quintana - 45.70m/149'11"

1500 Meters
1. Fouad Messaoudi - 3:37.33
2. Alex Stitt - 3:38.35
3. Ayden Granados - 3:45.24
4. Kian Davis - 3:46.50
13. Matthew Thomas - 3:51.03
16. Ian Kemey - 3:51.62
25. Hamish Hart - 3:57.27
28. Daniel Nickell - 3:59.12

Hammer Throw (From Thursday)
5. Zac Robbins - 58.58m/192'2"

Michael Johnson Classic

Long Jump
1. Blair Anderson - 7.57m/24'10"
14. Blake Wynne - 6.86m/22'6.25"

Women's Individual Results

John McDonnell Invite

Shot Put
3. Rachel Neaves - 13.91m/45'7.75"
7. Maddie Meiner - 12.32m/40'5"
8. Bailey Golden - 12.25m/40'2.25"

Long Jump
4. Katie Chapman - 5.82m/19'1.25"
10. Annie Molenhouse - 5.51m/18'1"
20. Jenna Sanders - 5.19m/17'0.5"

400 Meters
10. Tamara Woodley - 53.98
14. Ansley Scott - 55.67
29. Maddie Hanger - 57.95
36. Brilee Payne - 58.99

100 Meters
10. Katie Chapman - 11.99
17. Bailey Golden - 12.14

800 Meters
3. Madi Surber - 2:08.28
4. Jinah Mickens-Malik - 2:09.19
5. Isis Grant - 2:09.58
14. Annie Molenhouse - 2:17.70

1500 Meters
5. Lilly Lavier - 4:18.59
6. Cameron McConnell - 4:18.73
7. Stephanie Moss - 4:18.90
8. Grace Boone - 4:18.93
10. Payton Hinkle - 4:28.24
11. Kaylie Politza - 4:29.32
15. Aubrey O'Connell - 4:31.54
17. Krystal Rodriguez - 4:35.19
21. Lauren Ping - 4:39.61
26. Katie Chapman - 4:46.29

4x400 Meter Relay
2 Oklahoma State A - 3:38.39
6. Oklahoma State B - 3:55.18

5000 Meters
1. Emily Carter - 16:37.15
3. Cayden Dawson - 16:51.49

Hammer Throw (From Thursday)
2. Rachel Neaves - 59.78m/196'1"
3. Johnna Orange - 54.94m/180'3"