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OU T&F Hosts 2024 John Jacobs Invitational

April 11, 2024 | Track and Field

NORMAN — The University of Oklahoma track and field team are set to host the John Jacobs Invitational April 12-13 at the John Jacobs Track and Field Complex.

The meet opens with combined events on Friday at 10 a.m., followed by field events at 3 p.m. and running events at 6:45 p.m. Saturday kicks off with combined events at 9 a.m., running events at 11 a.m. and field events at noon.

Senior recognition ceremonies will take place at the track at 2:15 p.m. on Saturday. Nine Sooners will be honored.
 
Live results of the John Jacobs Invitational can be found via Delta Timing.
 
Follow the Sooners on Twitter and Instagram (@OU_Track) for live results.
 
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Ten Sooners are currently ranked in the top 16 in the nation in their respective events.

Freshman Thobias Cheruiyot broke the 10,000-meter-run school record at the Stanford Invite on March 30 with a 28:35.80 time.

Four-time All-American pole vaulter Olivia Lueking grabbed the third-best mark in the NCAA so far this season at Texas Relays with a 4.40m (14'5.25") jump.

Jasmine Akins earned a personal collegiate-best mark of 6.54m (21'5.5") in the long jump at Texas Relays, the fourth-best leap in the nation.

BJ Green, 2024 Big 12 indoor triple jump champion and NCAA Indoor First-Team All-American, currently holds the fifth-best distance of 16.21m (53'2.25") in the country, achieved at Texas Relays.

Diego Trevino secured a 19.42m (63'8.75") throw at the Clyde Hart Classic for the No. 5 spot in the NCAA.

2023 Big 12 outdoor hammer throw champion Kassidy Gallagher sits at No. 10 in the nation after tossing a 64.72m (212'4") at Texas Relays.

Freshman pole vaulter Hilton Green earned the 10th-best vault in OU outdoor history with a 5.40m (17'8.5") jump at Texas Relays. His mark is also ranked No. 10 in the NCAA so far this season.
 
John Jacobs Invitational Information
 
Date: Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13
 
Venue: John Jacobs Track and Field Complex, Norman
 
Live Results: Delta Timing
 
Tickets: Free admission
 
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