CLEMSON, S.C. – Sabina Allen broke the conference and school record in the triple jump to highlight Campbell's performances in the Clemson Orange & Purple Invite on Saturday.
"She was deliberate and knew what she wanted to do," said jumps coach
T.J. Harris. "We were well prepared and this type of performance is what has been expected of her. It was a good day."
Harris continued, "She knows how capable she is. To see her set out a goal, work for it and then do it was fun to watch."
Three Camels set personal records at the Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, including
Samuel Adams, Allen and
Chigozie Atavwigho. In addition, five CU student-athletes recorded top-10 finishes against 11 elite programs, including three ACC squads and two SEC teams.
JUMPS
Allen set a new lifetime best in the triple jump with a mark of 13.33m to earn second place as the top collegiate competitor. She broke her own school record of 13.01m, which she set at the Big South Indoor Championships on Feb. 26, 2016.
The Spanish Town, Jamaica, native's mark of 13.33m on Saturday broke the Big South record, which was previously held by Chasity Johnson of Coastal Carolina with a mark of 13.20m in 2005. Allen's mark is currently ranked No. 2 in the nation, only behind Kentucky's Marie-Josee Ebwea-Bile (13.63m).
"If it's like previous years, this mark should hold up for a spot at nationals, which includes the best 16 marks in the country at the end of the indoor season," said head coach
Michael Kelly. "That's a really big accomplishment for her."
Darius Prescott made his collegiate debut in Saturday's meet, placing seventh in the triple jump with a best mark of 14.59m. That mark is just 0.41m off of his career best in the event (15.00m).
SPRINTS/HURDLES
Three Fighting Camels placed in the top-10 in the men's 200m, led by
Khai McLin's seventh place finish with a time of 22.33.
Samuel Adams followed in ninth place with a time of 22.57 and Atavwigho had a PR of 22.71 to finish in 10th place.
The trio of Camels also competed in the 60m dash earlier in the meet and all three placed in the top-20. Adams led the way with a lifetime best of 6.97 to finish in 12th place among all competitors. The Brampton, Ontario, native improved upon his PR of 7.02, which he set at the UNCG Early Bird Duals on Dec. 3.
McLin clocked in at 7.10 to place 15th, while Atavwigho tied for 17th place with a time of 7.11.
Atavwigho opened his day with the 60m hurdles, clocking in at 8.48 to finish in 13th place for the Camels. This mark was just 0.22 seconds off of his lifetime best in the event.
Isis Brooks competed in the 60m and 200m on Saturday, posting top-25 finishes in both events. The Winston-Salem, N.C., native placed 15th in the 200m with a time of 25.62 and 22nd in the 60m dash with a time of 7.89.
Deonica Reid also participated in the 60m dash, clocking in at 7.80 to place 17th among all competitors.
THROWS
Andrew Ward kicked off the day's events with the weight throw and posted a best mark of 13.79m to place 11th among all competitors.
UP NEXT
The Camels will return to competition at the ETSU Indoor Track & Field Invitational on Jan. 13 and 14 in Johnson City, Tenn. For the latest information about Campbell track & field, make sure to follow @GoCamelsRun on Twitter.
