The Missouri Tigers wrapped up their final day of competition in Lawrence on Saturday, May 2, closing out the Rock Chalk Classic with a string of strong performances across multiple events.
But first, we’ll start with the accomplishments of a former Tiger.
Karrisa Schweizer wins 5K at USATF
Karissa Schweizer delivered an outstanding performance, breaking the 15-minute barrier with a blistering time of 14:58.39 to claim the USATF 5K national championships title. Her sub-15 effort not also reinforced her status among the elite distance
runners in the country, showcasing her strength against a field of athletes.
Men’s Shot Put Success
The Tigers opened the day with a standout showing in the shot put. Chase Crawford led the way with a second-place finish, throwing 17.12 meters, while Sam Albert wasn’t far behind in third at 16.52 meters. Clayton Kamp also added valuable points for Missouri, finishing fourth with a mark of 15.90 meters, giving the Tigers a clean sweep near the top of the leaderboard.
Men’s 100 Meter Dash
On the track, Robert Hines delivered another impressive run, finishing second overall in 10.42 seconds. Hines continues to show consistency this season, just shy of his personal best of 10.32, which he set last year at the Battle on the Bayou.
Women’s Pole Vault
In the women’s pole vault, Allison Geen and Anna Vedral battled through a competitive field, both clearing 3.57 meters. Geen finished 12th overall, with Vedral close behind in 13th, as the duo continued to gain experience and consistency in the event.
Men’s 800 Meters
River Hardman put together a solid effort in the 800 meters, finishing 11th overall with a time of 1:53.67. Hardman was just off his personal best of 1:51.04, but still delivered a strong showing in a tightly contested race.
Women’s Discus Throw
In the discus ring, Ames Burton led the way for Missouri with a sixth-place finish, throwing 49.40 meters. Kaitlyn Morningstar also contributed for the Tigers, finishing 12th with a mark of 35.97 meters, rounding out a productive day in the field events.
What’s Next
The Tigers will travel to Auburn for one of the most competitive meets of the season, the SEC Outdoor Track and Field Championships, held Thursday through Saturday, May 14–16. Hosted by the Auburn Tigers, the meet will bring together top programs from across the Southeastern Conference, making it a key test ahead of the NCAA postseason.
With nearly two weeks to prepare, Mizzou should be well-positioned heading into postseason competition, with athletes ready to compete across both track and field events.
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