David Parker Places Sixth in High Jump at Duke Invitational

Courtesy: UAlbany Sports Information

Durham, N.C. – Senior David Parker placed sixth in the high jump to lead the UAlbany track and field team on the first day of the Duke Invitational on Friday, April 4 at Wallace Wade Stadium.

Parker cleared the bar at 6-feet, 4.75-inches to finish sixth in the high jump. Freshman Wilfredo de Jesus Elias recorded a toss of 169-feet, 6-inches in the hammer throw to place 10th.

In the women’s competition, freshman Octavia Clarkson came in third in the developmental 400-meter dash in a time of 59.28 seconds. Clarkson also finished 14th in the developmental 200-meter dash in a time of 26.45 seconds. Freshman Sandy Antenor registered a leap of 37-feet, 2.50-inches to place 14th in the triple jump.

The Great Danes complete competition at the Duke Invitational on Saturday, April 5.

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Men’s Results
200 Meter Dash Developmental: 21. Michael McCadney 23.30. High Jump: 6. David Parker 6-4.75. Hammer Throw: 10. Wilfredo de Jesus Elias 169-6, 25. Kevin Lee 139-8, Will Anger FOUL.


Women’s Results
200 Meter Dash Developmental: 14. Octavia Clarkson 26.45. 400 Meter Dash Developmental: 3. Octavia Clarkson 59.28. Triple Jump: 14. Sandy Antenor 37-2.50. Pole Vault: Krystal Myers NH. Hammer Throw: 36. Sineaid Corley 126-10, 39. Kadine Johnson 123-4, 41. Ritshell Verdier 119-1.