NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State track & field teams opened the 2022-2023 indoor season by hosting the John Coughlan Invite on Saturday afternoon, the Redbirds captured 10 event wins, highlighted by Hassy Fashina-Bombata running the 2nd fastest time in program history in the 60m.
Fashina-Bombata's 7.39 mark in the 60m dash is just .06 seconds off the program record of 7.33, set by D'Jenne Egharevba in 2018.
"Hassy is certainly a huge highlight from today," said Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Jeff Bovee, "Coach Jordan got her rolling right now to open up."
Of the 10 events won by the Redbirds, seven were field events as Illinois State won all the throwing events.
"We were throwing heavier weights in the shot put and weight throw than what is required," said Bovee, "yet they still won all the throwing events. That shows the depth and talent we have in that area."
Junior Jaden Johnson's 8.21 in the 60m hurdles led Illinois State to a 1-2-3 finish in the event while Mye'Joi Williams led the Redbirds to a 1-2-3-4 finish in Women's Shot Put.
The complete list of Illinois State winners is below. No team scores were held for the meet.
EVENT WINNERS
Men's Winners
Women's Winners
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The Redbirds are set travel to Chicago, Illinois for the Blue Demon Holiday Invite, hosted by DePaul, on Friday, Dec. 9. The action from the Gately Indoor Track & Field Center.
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