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Lueking Earns First Team All-American on Day Two of NCAA Championships

June 07, 2024 | Track and Field

EUGENE, Ore.Ā  – The University of Oklahoma women's track and field team concluded the second day of the NCAA Outdoor Championships at Hayward Field late Thursday night.
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Junior Olivia Lueking added another First Team All-America honor to her resume after finishing eighth in the women's pole vault. Her 4.30m (14'1.25") clearance notches the sixth All-American accolade of her career.
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In her first NCAA Championships appearance, freshman Tuane Silver earned Second Team All-American after posting a 16.77m (20'4.25") mark for 14th.
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Junior Jasmine Akins wrapped up the night for the T&F women with 17th place in the long jump. She garnered an honorable mention award with the 6.20m (20'4.25") mark.
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Three Sooners will compete for a national title on Friday. Angel Richmore begins her quest in the heptathlon, set to begin at 3 p.m. CT with the 100-meter hurdles.Ā Kyren Washington will compete on the national stage for the first time in his career at 7:30 p.m. CT in the men's high jump. Ranked first in the nation, BJ Green looks to claim a gold medal in the triple jump at 8:20 p.m. CT.
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Live results from the NCAA Outdoor Championships can be found via Flash Results. A live stream of Friday's events will air on ESPN2.
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