Tiger Track & Field Experience

2011 Memphis Track/Field Experience

University of Memphis Tiger track and field fan experience. The virtual guide contains photos, videos, bios and information about the Memphis track and field program.

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robert skinneralex sweetknut syversenJuniOr COMPLETE BIO mid DiStanCe MemphiS, tenn. LauSanne HS COMPLETE BIO SeniOr HurdleS/ RelayS MemphiS, Tenn. HOuStOn HS SeniOr ThrOwS COMPLETE BIO SarpSbOrG, NOrway St. Olan VGS • An integral part of the Tiger relay teams. • Earned four top-five finishes in the 400 meter hurdles during 2010 outdoor season, including a runner-up at the Joey Haines Invite with a 53.57 second run. • A two-time all-Conference USA performer in the relays. Event 400m Dash 400m Dash 400m Hurdles • Former walk-on has become a strong contributor in the middle and long distance runs. • Prior to Memphis, played basketball on the first men’s basketball team in Randolph College’s school’s history. • Five-time Dean’s List honoree is majoring in biology and plans to be a trauma surgeon following graduation. Event Cross Country BeSt Meet/Date RObert Skinner'S BeSt CrOSS COuntry PerfOrmanCe 26:41.00 C-USA Champs. 11/1/10 BeSt Meet/Date Alex Sweet'S BeSt IndOOr PerfOrmanCeS 49.98 Rod McCravy 1/30/10 Alex Sweet'S BeSt OutdOOr PerfOrmanCeS 49.13 53.61 Miss Open 5/2/09 C-USA Champ. 5/16/09 • Two-time NCAA Regional qualifier in the hammer throw (2010) and shot put (2008). • In 2009, his 17.16 meter (56’ 3.75”) toss at the C-USA Indoor Championships earned him the victory in the shot put, the fourth year in a row a Tiger had won the indoor title. • Overall, has medaled six times (one gold, four silver, one bronze) at the C-USA Championships. Event Weight Throw Shot Put Discus Shot Put Hammer Throw - 47 - BeSt Meet/Date Knut SyverSen'S BeSt IndOOr PerfOrmanCeS 20.04m 17.16m Redhawk Invite 2/19/10 C-USA Champs. 2/28/09 Knut SyverSen'S BeSt OutdOOr PerfOrmanCeS 51.36m Tucson Elite Throwers Classic 5/22/10 17.18m 60.90m Ole Miss Inv. 5/3/08 Memphis Tiger Inv. 4/17/10

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