TOPEKA, Kan. – The University of Central Missouri Mules and Jennies Track & Field teams had several strong showings on the opening day of action at the Washburn Open Friday, Jan. 30, inside the Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility.

Distance

• Cooper Palmer won the men's 5,000m run with a provisional and personal-best time of 14:10.14. That time is the second-fastest in school indoor history.

Throws

• Landon Mason finished runner-up in the men's weight throw with a provisional and personal-best mark of 19.31m (63-04.25). His mark is sixth-best in school history.

Sprints/Hurdles

• Grizell Scarlett placed second in the women's 200m dash with a provisional and indoor personal-best time of 24.32. Her time is the second-fastest in indoor school history.

Jumps

• Karter Kueser finished in the top five in the men's pole vault open division, clearing 4.45m (14-07.25) to place fifth.

Prelims

• In the men's 60m dash prelims, Ariel Kerr, Gracious Ushie, and Grand Mohler all qualified for Saturday's final.
• Grizell Scarlett and Emily Meeks both earned spots in the women's 60m dash final scheduled for Saturday.

The second and final day of the Washburn Open is slated to begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, in Topeka.