TALLAHASSEE, FL. – The first meet of the 2023 Florida Gators outdoor campaign is in the books, and the team found success in every event. There were 31 Gators that finished in the top-10 of their respective event, 17 men and 14 women, with nine finishing in podium positions as top-3 finishers.
Ashley Klingenberg earned the women’s 800m title (2:11.69), finishing over three seconds faster than anyone else in the race. Cavan Wilson (3:52.31) and Kathryn Nohilly (4:25.56) swept the men’s and women’s 1500m titles. Wilson ran a new personal best in the event on his way to the title. Devon Willis was the fourth Gator to win their event, placing first in the men’s javelin (58.03m/190’4″) in his first competition as a Gator.
Logan Montgomery (17.86m/58’7.25″) in the men’s shot put, Kurt Powdar in the men’s 110m hurdles (14.18), and Michael Holloway II in the men’s triple jump (15.55m/51’0.25″) earned silver for their performances. Corvell Todd in men’s high jump (2.12m/6’11.5″) and Sterling Lester in the women’s 100m hurdles (13.25) recieved bronze in their events.
Four athletes made their collegiate or Gator debuts at the FSU Relays and all four finished in the top-8 of their event. Kathryn Nohilly made her Gator debut in the 1500m along with Rylee Pustilnik (4:41.21) and Liina Winborn (4:42.70), who made their collegiate debuts, placing sixth and eighth respectively. Imani Washington was the lone Florida field athlete to make their debut, finishing fifth in both the hammer throw (52.18m/171’2″) and shot put (14.35m/47’1″).
Florida ends the FSU Relays with eight new personal bests by seven athletes. In men’s field events, Logan Montogomery and Calvin Bostic had personal bests in the shot put, and long jumpers Jordan McCants and Michael Holloway II recorded personal bests. Michael Holloway II also recorded a new outdoor personal best in the triple jump. On the track, Sterling Lester in the 100m hurdles and Ashley Klingenberg in the 800m ran new personal bests on the women’s side, while Cavan Wilson had a personal best time in the men’s 1500m.
Next up for the Gators is the Pepsi Florida Relays on March 31 and April 1. The Florida Relays began in 1939 and play host to high school and collegiate athletes from around the nation. This is the first of two home outdoor meets the Gators will host during the 2023 season.
FSU RELAYS MEET
Friday’s Finals Recap
Discus
Men- After finishing second in the men’s shot put yesterday, Logan…
Ashley Klingenberg earned the women’s 800m title (2:11.69), finishing over three seconds faster than anyone else in the race. Cavan Wilson (3:52.31) and Kathryn Nohilly (4:25.56) swept the men’s and women’s 1500m titles. Wilson ran a new personal best in the event on his way to the title. Devon Willis was the fourth Gator to win their event, placing first in the men’s javelin (58.03m/190’4″) in his first competition as a Gator.
Logan Montgomery (17.86m/58’7.25″) in the men’s shot put, Kurt Powdar in the men’s 110m hurdles (14.18), and Michael Holloway II in the men’s triple jump (15.55m/51’0.25″) earned silver for their performances. Corvell Todd in men’s high jump (2.12m/6’11.5″) and Sterling Lester in the women’s 100m hurdles (13.25) recieved bronze in their events.
Four athletes made their collegiate or Gator debuts at the FSU Relays and all four finished in the top-8 of their event. Kathryn Nohilly made her Gator debut in the 1500m along with Rylee Pustilnik (4:41.21) and Liina Winborn (4:42.70), who made their collegiate debuts, placing sixth and eighth respectively. Imani Washington was the lone Florida field athlete to make their debut, finishing fifth in both the hammer throw (52.18m/171’2″) and shot put (14.35m/47’1″).
Florida ends the FSU Relays with eight new personal bests by seven athletes. In men’s field events, Logan Montogomery and Calvin Bostic had personal bests in the shot put, and long jumpers Jordan McCants and Michael Holloway II recorded personal bests. Michael Holloway II also recorded a new outdoor personal best in the triple jump. On the track, Sterling Lester in the 100m hurdles and Ashley Klingenberg in the 800m ran new personal bests on the women’s side, while Cavan Wilson had a personal best time in the men’s 1500m.
Next up for the Gators is the Pepsi Florida Relays on March 31 and April 1. The Florida Relays began in 1939 and play host to high school and collegiate athletes from around the nation. This is the first of two home outdoor meets the Gators will host during the 2023 season.
FSU RELAYS MEET
Friday’s Finals Recap
Discus
Men- After finishing second in the men’s shot put yesterday, Logan…
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