Fayettville, Ark. ? Twelve Kansas University track and field athletes took gold medals, with an additional 14 placing third or better Saturday at the Razorback Spring Invitational.
Furthermore, 26 KU athletes set personal records, while four broke meet records.
The men’s and women’s throwers were the highlight of the meet for the Jayhawks, sweeping first place in all but one throwing event. In the men’s hammer throw, senior Scott Penny set a meet record with a throw of 57.48m (188-07ft.) for first place.
In the women’s discus, Jessica Maroszek set a personal best mark of 52.35m (171-09ft.). The freshman’s throw was the third best in school history.
In the men’s discus, sophomore Mason Finley hit a personal-best distance of 60.36m (198-00ft.), the fourth-best throw in KU history.
