Eastern Michigan Athletics
Friday, February 23
Ypsilanti, Mich.
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Eastern Michigan University
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MAC Indoor Championships
Photo by: Steve King/KingStudios
Eagles Crown Three Champions on Day One of MAC Indoor Meet
2/23/2024 8:00:00 PM | Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field
Eastern sweeps the weight throw while Thompson adds gold in the long jump for the men
Final Results | Day Two Heat Sheets: Track / Field | Photo Gallery
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) -- The Eastern Michigan University track and field teams got off to a hot start at the 2024 Mid-American Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships Friday, Feb. 23, at Bob Park Track inside Bowen Field House as the host Eagles captured a trio of conference titles with both squads leading the team races through the first day of action.
The Eagles swept the weight throw with Miranda Cadwell (Plainfield, Ill./Plainfield South) leading things off as she used a personal-best toss of 19.46m (63-10.00) to win the women's event, add 10 points to the team standings, and move up to No. 2 all-time in program history. That was followed by freshman Ryan Johnson (Springboro, Ohio/Springboro) capturing the men's crown with a personal-best heave of 22.24m (73-00.00) to move up to No. 3 all-time at Eastern and punch his ticket to the NCAA Championships in two weeks. The final title came in the men's long jump with Formula Thompson (St. Catherine, Jamaica/Jamaica College/Nebraska) springing a best of 7.68m (25-02.25) to win the title and move up to No. 2 all-time in program history as well.
Quick Notes
» Miranda Cadwell captured her first indoor weight title and gave EMU its first women's title in the event since Kadian Clarke won in 2022.
» Eastern has now won the men's weight throw in back-to-back years with Ryan Johnson claiming the title this year after Newlyn Stephenson was victorious last season.
» The Eagles swept the weight throw for the first time in program history and just the fourth time in MAC history. Akron accomplished the feat in 2012 before Kent State doubled up with sweeps in 2017 and 2018.
» Formula Thompson's victory in the long jump gave the Eagles back-to-back titles in the event after teammate Yvan Lopes Ribeiro (Nice, France/Lycée Honoré d'Estiennes d'Orves/American International) won the title last year. It marked the second time the Eagles have won two titles in a row came in 2015 and 2016 with Donald Scott and Tyler Brown winning, respectively.
» Ten marks recorded by the Eagles moved into the all-time top 10 in program history, including six in the men's heptathlon, five of which came from Samuel Jeffery (Fonthill, Ontario/E.L. Crossley Secondary), who sits third in the heptathlon after Day One.
» A total of 15 personal-best marks were attained by Eastern athletes during the first day of the meet.
In The Team Race
The Eagles hold the lead in both team races with the women having scored 36.5 points and the men 42. In the women's standings, EMU is just ahead of Miami University (34.5) with Bowling Green State University (29), Kent State University (26), and Ball State (23) rounding out the top five. On the men's side, the Eagles hold a four-point lead over the University at Buffalo (38) with Akron (28) and Kent State (12) rounding out the men's standings.
Adding it Up
On the women's side, four other events scored points for the Eagles, led by a runner-up finish from Esme Davies (Lake District, England/Queen Elizabeth Grammar School) in the 5,000m run. Davies finished the 25.5 laps around the facility in 16:24.00 to add eight team points. Her fellow distance runners combined to clock a time of 11:36.69 - the eighth-fastest in program history - to take third in the distance medley relay and add six more points. In the field events, Fleur van der Linden (Drunen, Netherlands/d'Oultremont College) took third in the pole vault with her clearance of 3.70m (12-02.00) for another six points while Antonia Woods (Winchester, Ohio/Groveport Madison) finished sixth in the long jump and earned three points with her leap of 5.72m (18-09.25).
The men added points in three events with Lopes Ribeiro placing third in the long jump at 7.31m (23-11.75) to earn six points while Eric Haddock Jr. (Raleigh, N.C./Southeast Raleigh/Appalachian State) added four points by finishing fourth with a best of 7.30m (23-11.50). Jake McEachern (Lloydminster, Alberta/Lloydminster Comprehensive) also placed third in the weight throw with a heave of 18.34m (60-02.00) while the distance medley relay placed third in 9:59.53 for another six points.
Up Next
The final day of competition takes place Saturday, Feb. 24, inside Bowen Field House with events starting at 10 a.m.
Follow Us
For updates on all things EMU track and field, continue to check EMUEagles.com or follow the team on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook at @EMUXC_TF.
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) -- The Eastern Michigan University track and field teams got off to a hot start at the 2024 Mid-American Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships Friday, Feb. 23, at Bob Park Track inside Bowen Field House as the host Eagles captured a trio of conference titles with both squads leading the team races through the first day of action.
The Eagles swept the weight throw with Miranda Cadwell (Plainfield, Ill./Plainfield South) leading things off as she used a personal-best toss of 19.46m (63-10.00) to win the women's event, add 10 points to the team standings, and move up to No. 2 all-time in program history. That was followed by freshman Ryan Johnson (Springboro, Ohio/Springboro) capturing the men's crown with a personal-best heave of 22.24m (73-00.00) to move up to No. 3 all-time at Eastern and punch his ticket to the NCAA Championships in two weeks. The final title came in the men's long jump with Formula Thompson (St. Catherine, Jamaica/Jamaica College/Nebraska) springing a best of 7.68m (25-02.25) to win the title and move up to No. 2 all-time in program history as well.
Quick Notes
» Miranda Cadwell captured her first indoor weight title and gave EMU its first women's title in the event since Kadian Clarke won in 2022.
» Eastern has now won the men's weight throw in back-to-back years with Ryan Johnson claiming the title this year after Newlyn Stephenson was victorious last season.
» The Eagles swept the weight throw for the first time in program history and just the fourth time in MAC history. Akron accomplished the feat in 2012 before Kent State doubled up with sweeps in 2017 and 2018.
» Formula Thompson's victory in the long jump gave the Eagles back-to-back titles in the event after teammate Yvan Lopes Ribeiro (Nice, France/Lycée Honoré d'Estiennes d'Orves/American International) won the title last year. It marked the second time the Eagles have won two titles in a row came in 2015 and 2016 with Donald Scott and Tyler Brown winning, respectively.
» Ten marks recorded by the Eagles moved into the all-time top 10 in program history, including six in the men's heptathlon, five of which came from Samuel Jeffery (Fonthill, Ontario/E.L. Crossley Secondary), who sits third in the heptathlon after Day One.
» A total of 15 personal-best marks were attained by Eastern athletes during the first day of the meet.
In The Team Race
The Eagles hold the lead in both team races with the women having scored 36.5 points and the men 42. In the women's standings, EMU is just ahead of Miami University (34.5) with Bowling Green State University (29), Kent State University (26), and Ball State (23) rounding out the top five. On the men's side, the Eagles hold a four-point lead over the University at Buffalo (38) with Akron (28) and Kent State (12) rounding out the men's standings.
Adding it Up
On the women's side, four other events scored points for the Eagles, led by a runner-up finish from Esme Davies (Lake District, England/Queen Elizabeth Grammar School) in the 5,000m run. Davies finished the 25.5 laps around the facility in 16:24.00 to add eight team points. Her fellow distance runners combined to clock a time of 11:36.69 - the eighth-fastest in program history - to take third in the distance medley relay and add six more points. In the field events, Fleur van der Linden (Drunen, Netherlands/d'Oultremont College) took third in the pole vault with her clearance of 3.70m (12-02.00) for another six points while Antonia Woods (Winchester, Ohio/Groveport Madison) finished sixth in the long jump and earned three points with her leap of 5.72m (18-09.25).
The men added points in three events with Lopes Ribeiro placing third in the long jump at 7.31m (23-11.75) to earn six points while Eric Haddock Jr. (Raleigh, N.C./Southeast Raleigh/Appalachian State) added four points by finishing fourth with a best of 7.30m (23-11.50). Jake McEachern (Lloydminster, Alberta/Lloydminster Comprehensive) also placed third in the weight throw with a heave of 18.34m (60-02.00) while the distance medley relay placed third in 9:59.53 for another six points.
Up Next
The final day of competition takes place Saturday, Feb. 24, inside Bowen Field House with events starting at 10 a.m.
Follow Us
For updates on all things EMU track and field, continue to check EMUEagles.com or follow the team on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook at @EMUXC_TF.
2024 MAC Indoor Track & Field Championships
Bob Park Track at Bowen Field House • Ypsilanti, Mich.
Women's Results • Day 1 (Friday)
60m Dash
Prelims
1. Saraiah Walkes • 7.43 • PR • EMU #8 • advances to final
3. Alyson Davis • 7.50 • advances to final
60m Hurdles
Prelims
5. Nikol Antoniadi • 8.69 • PR • advances to final
200m Dash
Prelims
2. Saraiah Walkes • 24.46 • advances to final
13. Alyson Davis • 25.27
400m Dash
Prelims
4. Josephine Oloye • 56.18 • PR • advances to final
7. Noriyah Johnson • 56.56 • advances to final
800m Run
Prelims
2. Paige Marchant • 2:14.34 • advances to final
7. Tabatha Walford • 2:15.59 • advances to final
8. Chloie Musta • 2:15.71 • advances to final
Mile Run
Prelims
2. Paige Marchant • 4:57.94 • advances to final
3. Faith Rono • 4:58.06 • advances to final
5,000m Run • FINAL
2. Esme Davies • 16:24.00 • 8 points
12. Marta Moreno • 17:05.90
Distance Medley Relay • FINAL
3. Eastern Michigan • 11:39.69 • EMU #8 • 6 points
Anita Zaro, Sophie Emin, Makiya Worthy, Faith Rono
Long Jump • FINAL
6. Antonia Woods • 5.72m (18-09.25) • PR • 3 points
11. Kyra Buffen • 5.58m (18-03.75)
20. Nyla Joseph-Guevara • 5.00m (16-04.75)
Pole Vault • FINAL
3. Fleur Van Der Linden • 3.70m (12-02.00) • 6 points
t5. Megan Rybitzki • 3.55m (11-08.00) • 3.5 points
t9. Julia Sabo • 3.40m (11-02.00)
-- Maura Lane • no height
Weight Throw • FINAL
1. Miranda Cadwell • 19.46m (63-10.00) • PR • EMU #2 • 10 points
13. Aleah Johnson • 15.88m (52-01.00)
17. Isabella Brent • 14.70m (48-03.00)
Pentathlon • FINAL
12. Maleah Scott • 3,197 points
Pentathlon #1 • 60m Hurdles
15. Maleah Scott • 9.59 [791]
Pentathlon #2 • High Jump
9. Maleah Scott • 1.48m (4-10.00)[599p] • =PR
Pentathlon #3 • Shot Put
10. Maleah Scott • 10.44m (34-03.00)[558p] • PR • EMU Pent #6
Pentathlon #4 • Long Jump
11. Maleah Scott • 5.05m (16-07.00)[573p]
Pentathlon #5 • 800m Run
6. Maleah Scott • 2:31.39 [676p]
Men's Results • Day 1 (Friday)
60m Dash
Prelims
3. Callum Robinson • 6.88 • PR • advances to final
7. Kyle Martin • 6.95 • advances to final
400m Dash
Prelims
4. Gabe Singh • 49.16 • advances to final
8. Tajay Roberts • 50.09 • advances to final
12. Shelton Bass • 51.10
Distance Medley Relay • FINAL
3. Eastern Michigan • 9:59.53 • 6 points
Grant Sweningson, Josh Flake, Lachlan Cornelius, Brady Messer
Long Jump • FINAL
1. Formula Thompson • 7.68m (25-02.25) • PR • EMU #2 • 10 points
3. Yvan Lopes Ribeiro • 7.31m (23-11.75) • 6 points
4. Eric Haddock Jr. • 7.30m (23-11.50) • 4 points
Weight Throw • FINAL
1. Ryan Johnson • 22.24m (73-00.00) • PR • EMU #3 • 10 points
3. Jake McEachern • 18.34m (60-02.00) • 6 points
Heptathlon • Day 1
3. Samuel Jeffery • 2,800 points • PR • EMU Hep #5
6. Cason Doolittle • 2,514 points • PR
Heptathlon #1 • 60m Dash
3. Samuel Jeffery • 7.23 [802p] • PR & Hep PR • EMU Hep #4
8. Cason Doolittle • 7.52 [706p]
Heptathlon #2 • Long Jump
3. Samuel Jeffery • 6.74m (22-01.25)[753p] • PR • EMU Hep #5
9. Cason Doolittle • 5.90m (19-04.25)[565p]
Heptathlon #3 • Shot Put
3. Samuel Jeffery • 11.63m (38-01.75)[584p] • PR • EMU Hep #8
7. Cason Doolittle • 10.29m (33-09.00)[503p] • Hep PR
Heptathlon #4 • High Jump
2. Cason Doolittle • 1.93m (6-04.00)[740p] • PR • EMU Hep #6
t3. Samuel Jeffery • 1.84m (6-0.00)[661p] • PR • EMU Hep #9(tie)
EMU #x - placement on EMU's all-time Top 10 ledger | * personal best
Team Scores
Women
1. Eastern Michigan • 36.5
2. Miami • 34.5
3. Toledo • 22.0
4. Bowling Green • 20.0
5. Kent State • 16.0
6. Akron • 15.0
7. Ball State • 13.0
8. Central Michigan • 11.0
9. Western Michigan • 10.0
9. Ohio • 10.0
11. Buffalo • 7.0
Men
1. Eastern Michigan • 42.0
2. Buffalo • 38.0
3. Akron • 28.0
4. Kent State • 12.0
2024 Mid-American Conference Champions
Women
Miranda Cadwell • Weight Throw
Men
Ryan Johnson • Weight Throw
Formula Thompson • Long Jump
2024 MAC All-Conference Honorees
Women
Miranda Cadwell • First Team (Weight Throw)
Esme Davies • Second Team (5,000m Run)
Men
Ryan Johnson • First Team (Weight Throw)
Formula Thompson • First Team (Long Jump)
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