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Grace Solarin throws the weight on April 7, 2023.
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Grace Solarin set a new school record in the hammer throw.

Men's Outdoor Track & Field by Christian Garcia

@MSUDenverXCTF: Roadrunners Track & Field Compete In Spank Blasing Invitational

Field Events Highlight Day One

PUEBLO, Colo. –  MSU Denver competed in day one of the Spank Blasing Invitational on Friday and had school-record efforts from Brandon Simpson in the men's javelin and Grace Solarin in the women's hammer throw.
 
Solarin finished in 15th place at the women's hammer throw with a throw of 149 feet, 7 1/2 inches. Junior Lushous Davis finished 21st twith a toss of 104-8-
 
Simpson was seventh in the javelin with a throw of 177-11 1/4. Twin brother Jacob Simpson finished 16th at 135-2 3/4 and Jordon Grant was 20th at 124-10 3/4.
 
In the women's triple jump final, sophomore Taylor Weber placed ninth with a leap of 35' 5 ½".
 
Brandon Simpson also finished 20th in the hammer with a throw of 131' 5 ¼".
 
In the women's javelin, Jocelyn Korbe finished ninth at 110-4. Brooklynn Jones was 11th with a result of 109-5 ¼, and Davis was 19th with 85- 3/4.
 
The meet concludes Saturday. 
 
 
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Players Mentioned

Jordon Grant

Jordon Grant

Senior
Brandon Simpson

Brandon Simpson

6' 2"
Sophomore
Jacob Simpson

Jacob Simpson

Sophomore
Brooklynn Jones

Brooklynn Jones

5' 7"
Sophomore
Jocelyn Korbe

Jocelyn Korbe

5' 8"
Senior
Grace Solarin

Grace Solarin

5' 10"
Sophomore
Taylor Weber

Taylor Weber

5' 3"
Sophomore
Lushous Davis

Lushous Davis

Junior

Players Mentioned

Jordon Grant

Jordon Grant

Senior
Brandon Simpson

Brandon Simpson

6' 2"
Sophomore
Jacob Simpson

Jacob Simpson

Sophomore
Brooklynn Jones

Brooklynn Jones

5' 7"
Sophomore
Jocelyn Korbe

Jocelyn Korbe

5' 8"
Senior
Grace Solarin

Grace Solarin

5' 10"
Sophomore
Taylor Weber

Taylor Weber

5' 3"
Sophomore
Lushous Davis

Lushous Davis

Junior