Lincoln. Neb. ? Senior Michael Stigler’s career-best time of 47.43 seconds in the 400 meters highlighted Kansas University’s first day at the Frank Sevigne Husker Track&Field Invitational on Friday.
Stigler placed fourth. Teammate Kenneth McCuin was eighth in 47.86.
On the women’s side, KU’s Rachel Simon was second in the 5,000, and Sydney Conley took fifth in the lone jump at 6.01 meters (19 feet, 8 3/4 inches).
The meet concludes today.
Kansas Results
Women’s long jump — 5. Sydney Conley, 6.01 meters.
Women’s 60-meter hurdles (Prelims) — 9. Daria Cook, 8.63 seconds.
Women’s pole vault — T-7. Laura Taylor, 3.77 meters; T-7. Jaimie House, 3.77 meters; 9. Alexis Romero, 3.77 meters.
Women’s 5,000 meters — 2. Rachel Simon, 17:39.36; 13. Julia Dury, 18:09.71.
Women’s 400 meters — 16. Adriana Newell, 56.82 seconds; 30. Dorie Dalzell, 58.70.
Men’s 60-meter hurdles — 11. Michael Stigler, 8.06 seconds.
Men’s 60 meters — 27. Jaron Hartley, 6.94 seconds.
Men’s 400 meters — 4. Michael Stigler, 47.43 seconds; 7. Kenneth McCuin, 47.86 seconds; 15. Tre Daniels, 48.77; 18. Jaime Wilson, 49.00 seconds; 24. Drew Matthews, 49.22 seconds.
Men’s 5,000 meters — 17. Tyler Yunk, 15:34.64; 18. Alexandre Lavigne, 15:35.46.