Falcons Conclude Competition at Wyoming Invitational

April 28, 2007

LARAMIE, Wyo. - Backed by a pair of first-place finishes and another pair of incursions into the Academy's all-time record book, the Air Force track and field team wrapped up competition at the Wyoming Invitational in Laramie on Saturday, April 28.

Two Falcons earned first-place finishes in their respective events. Sophomore Devin Hart won the long jump after recording a distance of 22'10", while freshman Melissa Beerse took first in the pole vault by clearing 11'9". In addition, sophomore Harmon Gage was the top collegiate javelin thrower, recording a distance of 189'7".

Another pair of Air Force athletes moved up the standings in the Academy's all-time record book. Senior Becky Stone improved her sixth-place position in the pole vault by clearing 10'9" to finish sixth in the event, while freshman Ally Romanko debuted in the 400-meter all-time rankings with a sixth-place time of 57.99.

With a second-place finish in the pole vault at 15'0¾", junior Erik Mirandette was one of three Falcons to place within the top-five. Senior Brian Walsh cleared 14'6¼" to take third, while junior Matt Gensic finished fifth at 13'6½".

Air Force received another third-place finish in the pole vault from sophomore Michelle Fryling, who cleared 11'1" in the women's competition. Classmate Justin Mason clocked a time of 10:04.10 to finish third in the 3000-meter steeplechase, while freshman John Oliphint earned the same finish in the 800-meter run (1:58.93).

Freshman Zach Nordahl earned a fourth-place time of 10:27.96 in the 3000-meter steeplechase, while senior Casey Johnson recorded a fourth-place distance of 37'0¼" in the triple jump. The men's 4x400-meter relay team also garnered a fourth-place finish in that event after crossing the finish line in 3:28.69.

Senior Ayana Floyd-James placed fifth in the 100-meter dash with a time of 12.85, while classmate Kim Brady clocked in at 1:06.56 to take the same finish in the 400-meter hurdles. Sophomore Yvonne Johnston also received a fifth-place finish in the javelin after recording a distance of 125'3".

Air Force returns to action next Friday (May 4), when they host the annual Ris Westen-Air Force Twilight Invitational at the Cadet Outdoor Track.

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