Richardson, Santana, & Miller Take Home Silver

CALIFORNIA – CSU Bakersfield men and women's track and field took silver in three events between the Mt. Sac Relays and Bryan Clay Invite Friday afternoon. The Roadrunners competed against some of the nation's top outdoor competitors and represented well.

Miranda Miller took second place in the women's pole vault at the Mt. Sac Relays Friday afternoon. In a flight with athletes from Michigan, Arkansas, BYU, South Dakota State, and Arizona State. Miller's mark of 13'11.25" is her second-best career clearance and centimeters off from her personal record.

"Unbelievably powerful competition," said Director of Track and Field, Cross Country Marcia Mansur-Wentworth. "Lots of pressure and she [Miller] handled it brilliantly."

Tom Richardson took second place in the shot put at the Bryan Clay Invite with a mark of 54'4". Illinois' Billy Matzek won with the event with a mark of 55'7.75".

Hugo Santana led CSUB in men's hammer Friday afternoon placing second in the event. Tom Richardson and Jacob Whitby threw for third and fourth, respectively, at Azusa Pacific as the Roadrunners went two, three, and four in hammer throw.

Riley Slayton finished eighth in the 400mH with her second fastest time (1:01.20) in the event.

~GoRunners.com~

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Players Mentioned

Riley Slayton: Hurdles, Sprints; 5' 6"; Sophomore

Miranda Miller: Jumps; 5' 5"; Freshman

Jacob Whitby: Throws; 6' 7"; Junior

Hugo Santana: Throws; 6' 0"; Junior

Players Mentioned

Riley Slayton
: 5' 6"; Sophomore
: Hurdles, Sprints

Miranda Miller
: 5' 5"; Freshman
: Jumps

Jacob Whitby
: 6' 7"; Junior
: Throws

Hugo Santana
: 6' 0"; Junior
: Throws