Falcons Return Home to Host Ralph Lindeman Classic

The Air Force track and field team returns to action – and the Academy – this weekend, when it welcomes five teams to the Cadet Field House for the second Ralph Lindeman Classic on Jan. 19-20.

HONORING A LEGEND
This week's Ralph Lindeman Classic is named in honor of the Falcons' former head coach who passed away unexpectedly in March 2022 during his 33rd season at the Academy. From the very first day he stepped on to the Air Force track in 1989, the Falcons benefitted from his leadership and love of coaching to become one of the most recognized intercollegiate programs at the Air Force Academy. Additional information on Coach Lindeman's incredible coaching career can be found on Page 3 of the attached release.

MEET INFORMATION
In its 34th year, the meet – formerly known as the Air Force Invitational – will feature teams from Air Force, Chadron State, Colorado, Long Beach State, UC Davis and Wyoming. The two-day competition, which begins on Friday, Jan. 19, will be held at the Cadet Field House Indoor Track. A complete schedule of events is listed below. Admission is free both days and fans must adhere to the Academy's "Clear Bag Policy". Live results will be available via GoAirForceFalcons.com, while in-meet highlights will be posted on the team's official X and Instagram accounts – @af_tfxc.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY – 2:30 p.m.: Women's Weight Throw, 3:30 p.m.: 60-Meter Hurdles (prelims), followed by 60-Meter Dash (prelims); 4:30 p.m.: Men's High Jump; 4:30 p.m.: Women's Pole Vault; 4:30 p.m.: Women's Long Jump; 4:30 p.m.: Men's Long Jump; 5:00 p.m.: Men's Weight Throw; 5:00 p.m.: 400-Meter Dash (prelims), followed by 200-Meter Dash (prelims); SATURDAY – 11:00 a.m.: Women's Shot Put; 12:00 p.m.: Mile Run (invitational), followed by 60-Meter Hurdles (final); 12:30 p.m.: Men's Triple Jump; 12:30 p.m.: Men's Pole Vault; 12:50 p.m.: 400-Meter Dash; 1:00 p.m.: Women's Shot Put; 1:15 p.m.: 60-Meter Dash (open), followed by 60-Meter Dash (final); 1:30 p.m.: Women's High Jump; 1:40 p.m.: Women's 800-Meter Run; 2:00 p.m.: Women's Triple Jump; 2:10 p.m.: 200-Meter Dash, followed by 400-Meter Dash, 4x400-Meter Relay (unless indicated, women compete first in all running events)

AIR FORCE IN THE NATIONAL RANKINGS
Highlighted by a pair of NCAA Top 12 marks, three Falcons are listed among the nation's top 20 in the latest TFRRS standings (Jan. 15). Caiden Macktinger is ranked ninth in the pole vault behind his clearance of 17'7" in the Air Force Holiday Opener, while Texas Tanner is listed 12th in the shot put after recording an Academy Record distance of 60'8¾" at the Potts Invitational. Luke Combs rounds out the trio with a No. 19 placement in the 5000-meter run after following his season-opening 13:32.08 at the Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener.

WHAT'S ON DECK
The Falcons head back on the road next week, as they travel to Albuquerque for the New Mexico Team Open on Jan. 26-27.

Falcons Return Home to Host Ralph Lindeman Classic

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