Eastern Michigan Athletics
Simmons Finishes Sixth at U.S. Olympic Trials
7/3/2016 11:56:00 PM | Men's Track & Field
The recent EMU graduate nabbed sixth in the decathlon
Complete Results
EUGENE, Ore. (EMUEagles.com) – The decathlon at the U.S. Olympic Trials came to a close today, July 3, in Eugene, Oregon. Representing the Eastern Michigan University men's track and field team was recent graduate Solomon Simmons, who finished an impressive sixth amongst the top decathletes in the nation after amassing a total of 7829 points.
Beginning day two with the 110m hurdles Simmons finished within the top-five, nabbing fifth after posting a time of 14.18 seconds, which narrowly surpassed his collegiate career-best. He then continued the trend at the discus throw, taking home a fourth-place finish after posting a mark of 45.45 meters/ 149 feet 1.25-inches, which was also a personal-best.
Moving to the pole vault, Simmons then finished 13th, notching a mark of 4.45 meters/ 14 feet 7.25-inches. The javelin throw saw the recent EMU graduate nab another fifth-place finish after posting a mark of 57.83 meters/ 189 feet 8-inches. Capping off the grueling ten events, Simmons finished ninth in the 1500m run, clocking in at 4:46.37. Ultimately, Simmons finished in sixth-place with a total of 7829 points.
The next Eagle to compete in an Olympic Trials event will be Donald Scott, who will take part in the qualifying round of the triple jump on July 7 at 4:45 p.m. pacific time.
Individual Results
Event Mark Points
Decathlon 110m Hurdles
5. Solomon Simmons 14.18 951
Decathlon Discus Throw
4. Solomon Simmons 45.45m/ 149-1.25 776
Decathlon Pole Vault
13. Solomon Simmons 4.45m/ 14-07.25 746
Decathlon Javelin Throw
5. Solomon Simmons 57.83m/ 189-08 705
Decathlon 1500m Run
9. Solomon Simmons 4:46.37 641
Decathlon
6. Solomon Simmons 7829
EUGENE, Ore. (EMUEagles.com) – The decathlon at the U.S. Olympic Trials came to a close today, July 3, in Eugene, Oregon. Representing the Eastern Michigan University men's track and field team was recent graduate Solomon Simmons, who finished an impressive sixth amongst the top decathletes in the nation after amassing a total of 7829 points.
Beginning day two with the 110m hurdles Simmons finished within the top-five, nabbing fifth after posting a time of 14.18 seconds, which narrowly surpassed his collegiate career-best. He then continued the trend at the discus throw, taking home a fourth-place finish after posting a mark of 45.45 meters/ 149 feet 1.25-inches, which was also a personal-best.
Moving to the pole vault, Simmons then finished 13th, notching a mark of 4.45 meters/ 14 feet 7.25-inches. The javelin throw saw the recent EMU graduate nab another fifth-place finish after posting a mark of 57.83 meters/ 189 feet 8-inches. Capping off the grueling ten events, Simmons finished ninth in the 1500m run, clocking in at 4:46.37. Ultimately, Simmons finished in sixth-place with a total of 7829 points.
The next Eagle to compete in an Olympic Trials event will be Donald Scott, who will take part in the qualifying round of the triple jump on July 7 at 4:45 p.m. pacific time.
Individual Results
Event Mark Points
Decathlon 110m Hurdles
5. Solomon Simmons 14.18 951
Decathlon Discus Throw
4. Solomon Simmons 45.45m/ 149-1.25 776
Decathlon Pole Vault
13. Solomon Simmons 4.45m/ 14-07.25 746
Decathlon Javelin Throw
5. Solomon Simmons 57.83m/ 189-08 705
Decathlon 1500m Run
9. Solomon Simmons 4:46.37 641
Decathlon
6. Solomon Simmons 7829
Players Mentioned
Multis
/ Men's Track & FieldTrack & Field at 2025 Spartan Invitational
Tuesday, April 08
2025 MAC Indoor Track & Field Championships Cinematic Recap
Wednesday, March 05
2025 MAC Indoor Track & Field Championships Day 1 Highlights
Saturday, March 01
2025 MAC Indoor Championships Hype Video
Wednesday, February 26