University of Oklahoma Athletics

Blanton Comes In Second At The Penn Relays

April 26, 2003 | Track and Field

By: Athletics Communications

April 26, 2003

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - In a meet known for its strong relay races, a pair of Sooner individuals took the spotlight Saturday at the 109th Penn Relays.

Sooner freshman DaBryan Blanton ran a 10.44 to finish second in the 100-meter dash. He was just edged at the finish line as the first place time also was recorded as a 10.44.

Junior LaVerne Jones continued her solid performances in the sprints, finishing fourth in the women's 100-meter dash with a time of 11.47.

Both times are NCAA regional qualifying marks but both runners have posted better times this season.

The men's 1600-meter relay team, which qualified for today's final by finishing 13th on Friday, did not compete and Robert Smith, the only other Sooner scheduled to compete today, failed to post a mark in the triple jump.

The Sooners will head to Austin, Texas, for the Texas Invitational next weekend.

109th Annual Penn Relays
OU Results Only
Men's Results
100-Meter Dash -- 2. DaBryan Blanton, OU, 10.44 [NCAA regional qualifying mark]
Triple Jump -- Robert Smith, OU, no distance

Women's Results
100-Meter Dash -- 4, LaVerne Jones, OU, 11.47 [NCAA regional qualifying mark]

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