Cardinals Close Out Action at Bobcat Invitational

Friday, March 25

San Marcos, TX

All Day

University of Louisville

Bobcat Invitational

Photo by: Adam Creech | Louisville Athletics

March 25, 2022 | Track & Field

Final Results

By: Nathaniel Jarrett

SAN MARCOS, Texas – The University of Louisville track and field team closed out action at the Bobcat Invitational in San Marcos, Texas Friday.

Isaac Kiprop and Ben Ewert each finished within the top-four in the men's 5000-meter Thursday. Kiprop posted a personal-best and second-place time of 14:36.01, while Ewert crossed in 14:57.34 for fourth.

Aliyah Welter and Auriane Viola continued action Saturday as the two recorded top-five finishes for the second straight meet in the women's pole vault. Welter surpassed her previous outdoor personal-best with a mark of 4.20m (13-9.25), while Viola cleared 4.05m (13-3.5) to round out the top-five. The height of 4.20m achieved by Welter is tied for the second-best performer's mark in program outdoor history.

Je'Nyia Burton and Katie Martin each posted personal-best times in the women's 200-meter. Burton earned a second-place finish of 24.02, while Martin crossed in 24.63 for 13th.

Sean Roth wrapped up competition for the Cardinals with a height of 5.05m (16-6.75) in the men's pole vault.

Louisville will continue competition at the Raleigh Relays and Texas Relays Saturday.

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Bobcat Invitational
March 24-26, 2022
San Marcos, Texas | Texas State Track and Field Complex
*- Personal Best

Track Events

Men's 5000-Meter

Isaac Kiprop – 14:36.01*
Ben Ewert – 14:57.34

Women's 200-Meter
Je'Nyia Burton – 14:36.01*
Katie Martin – 14:57.34*

Field Events

Women's Pole Vault

Aliyah Welter – 4.20m (13-9.25)*
Auriane Viola – 4.05m (13-3.5)

Men's Pole Vault
Sean Roth – 5.05m (16-6.75)