Bobcats Dominate Throws, Runarsdottir Sets Record to Open Outdoor Season

SAN ANTONIO, Texas— Texas State track and field opened the outdoor season Friday at the UTSA Invitational with a dominant showing in the throwing events.

Day one was highlighted by multiple event titles and a record-breaking performance in the women's hammer throw.

"Great opening day of competition for our team," head coach John Frazier said. "We had many great marks and I'm very excited for Elísabet with an Icelandic hammer record as she knows there is a lot more there for her."

Leading the way for the Bobcats, Elisabet Runarsdottir delivered a historic mark of 71.41m to win the women's hammer throw. The throw set both a meet and facility record, ranks No. 1 in the nation and tied the Icelandic national record.

Lara Roberts added to the momentum with a second-place finish at 65.39m, which ranks No. 2 nationally, giving Texas State a 1-2 finish in the event.

On the men's side, the Bobcats continued their dominance in the hammer throw as Manfred Mannamaa claimed first place with a mark of 62.56m, while Marius Numrich followed in second at 60.55m. Alberto Archundia added a sixth-place finish at 55.08m.

Texas State also found success in the women's shot put, where Sophia Haberer placed second with a throw of 15.59m. Hannah Kemele followed in fifth at 15.44m , highlighting the Bobcats' depth in the event.

In the men's shot put, Adam Carter led the way with a fourth-place finish at 17.22m.

Texas State opened javelin competition with multiple top-10 finishes.

On the men's side, Easton Hammond placed sixth (55.50m), followed by David Richards in eighth (52.15m) and Chase Leatherwood in ninth (49.47m).

McKenah Sears paced the women's javelin group with a fourth-place finish at 42.25m , while Sophie Daugard (sixth, 42.81m) and Bostyn Baskin (eighth, 35.75m) also recorded top-10 finishes.

In the horizontal jumps, Damacio Hooks led the men with a 10th-place finish in the long jump (7.01m). On the women's side, Sydney Magennis (10th, 5.52m) rounded out the day's performances.

Texas State will continue competition at the UTSA Invitational on Saturday as the Bobcats look to build on a strong opening day to begin the outdoor season.

Friday's Results
Men's Javelin
6. Easton Hammond - 55.50m/182-1
8. David Richards - 52.15m/171-1
9. Chase Leatherwood - 49.47m/162-4

Women's Javelin
4. McKenah Sears - 42.25m/148-5
6. Sophie Daugard - 42.81m/140-5
8. Bostyn Baskin - 35.75m/117-3

Women's Hammer Throw
1. Elisabet Runarsdottir - 71.41m/234-3 | Meet & Facility Record
2. Lara Roberts - 65.39m/214-6
8. Lesedi Khunou - 45.08m/147-11

Men's Hammer Throw
1. Manfred Mannamaa - 62.56m/205-3
2. Marius Numrich - 60.55m/198-8
6. Alberto Archundia - 55.08m/180-8

Men's Shot Put
4. Adam Carter - 17.22m/56-6
16. Easton Hammond - 12.85m/42-2
6. David Richards - 11.63m/38-1.75

Women's Shot Put
2. Sophia Haberer - 15.59m/51-1.75
5. Hannah Kemele - 15.44m/50-7.75
12. Sophie Daugard - 13.17m/43-2.50
13. Stephanie Williams - 13.16m/43-2
25. Bostyn Baskin - 9.94m/32-7.25

Men's Long Jump
10. Damacio Hooks - 7.01m/23
19. Christian Soungie - 6.32m/20-8.75

Women's Long Jump
10. Sydney Magennis - 5.52m/18-1.25
12. Kennedy Jacquet - 5.40m/17-8.50

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Players Mentioned

Sophia Haberer: Throws; Junior

Elisabet Runarsdottir: Throws; Sophomore

Alberto Archundia: Throws; Freshman

Easton Hammond: Multis; Freshman

Lara Roberts: Throws; Freshman

Damacio Hooks: Jumps; Junior

Hannah Kemele: Throws; Sophomore

Lesedi Khunou: Throws; Sophomore

Chase Leatherwood: Throws; Junior

Sydney Magennis: Jumps; Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Sophia Haberer
: Junior
: Throws

Elisabet Runarsdottir
: Sophomore
: Throws

Alberto Archundia
: Freshman
: Throws

Easton Hammond
: Freshman
: Multis

Lara Roberts
: Freshman
: Throws

Damacio Hooks
: Junior
: Jumps

Hannah Kemele
: Sophomore
: Throws

Lesedi Khunou
: Sophomore
: Throws

Chase Leatherwood
: Junior
: Throws

Sydney Magennis
: Sophomore
: Jumps