Friday, April 19
Waco, Texas
11:00 AM
TCU
at
Michael Johnson Invitational
Preview: Michael Johnson Invitational
4/18/2024 2:18:00 PM | Men's Outdoor Track, Women's Outdoor Track
TCU takes a short drive down 1-35 for the meet in Waco, Texas
FORT WORTH – TCU continues the regular season as the Horned Frogs travel to Waco, Texas, for the Michael Johnson Invitational (April 19-20).
Meet Information
Michael Johnson Invitational
April 19-20 • Waco, Texas
Hart Track & Field Stadium
Live Results
Meet Schedule
Last Time Out
The Frogs had a successful weekend at a trio of meets: the Beach Invitational, Bryan Clay Invitational, and the Tom Jones Memorial Invitational.
In his collegiate track and field debut, Jace Posey won the high jump and recorded the fourth-best mark in outdoor history at 2.15m (7-0.5). His mark is also tied for the No. 15 jump in the NCAA this season.
Maria Bienvenu continued her stellar first season in the Purple and White with her third-place finish in the javelin at 51.27m (168-2). Also having a strong performance was Benjamin Kirbo. The sophomore tied his own school record of 5.15m (16-10.75) to finish sixth overall.
In the men's 400mH open, Jayden Douglas took seventh with his time of 52.22. Iyana Gray also tied her No. 3 mark in outdoor history in the women's 200m invite with her time of 22.95.
The Horned Frogs also made their mark in California at the Bryan Clay Invitational. Gracie Morris won her heat and placed 17th overall in the women's 800m invite, breaking her own school record with her time of 2:03.15. Graydon Morris joined his twin sister on her record-breaking night as he set the new TCU school record in the 5000m with his time of 13:43.46.
TCU Makes Their Mark in the Rankings
The TCU women's track and field team is ranked No. 15 in the third week of the USTFCCCA National Rating Index (April 16).
Irene Jepkemboi is currently No. 3 in the nation in the javelin after shattering the Kenyan National Record (57.23m). Maria Bienvenu is close behind as she is ranked No. 7 after her throw at the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays (54.45m).
Iyana Gray cracked the top 15 in the women's 200m with her time of 22.95 from the Tom Jones Memorial Invitational. Additionally, Gracie Morris is now No. 16 in the country in the 800m (2:03.15) and No. 23 in the 1500m (4:14.47) after her dominant weekend at the Bryan Clay Invitational.
Frogs in the Top 25
Below is a list of Horned Frogs that rank in the Top 25 on the NCAA Outdoor Performance List.
Meet Information
Michael Johnson Invitational
April 19-20 • Waco, Texas
Hart Track & Field Stadium
Live Results
Meet Schedule
Last Time Out
The Frogs had a successful weekend at a trio of meets: the Beach Invitational, Bryan Clay Invitational, and the Tom Jones Memorial Invitational.
In his collegiate track and field debut, Jace Posey won the high jump and recorded the fourth-best mark in outdoor history at 2.15m (7-0.5). His mark is also tied for the No. 15 jump in the NCAA this season.
Maria Bienvenu continued her stellar first season in the Purple and White with her third-place finish in the javelin at 51.27m (168-2). Also having a strong performance was Benjamin Kirbo. The sophomore tied his own school record of 5.15m (16-10.75) to finish sixth overall.
In the men's 400mH open, Jayden Douglas took seventh with his time of 52.22. Iyana Gray also tied her No. 3 mark in outdoor history in the women's 200m invite with her time of 22.95.
The Horned Frogs also made their mark in California at the Bryan Clay Invitational. Gracie Morris won her heat and placed 17th overall in the women's 800m invite, breaking her own school record with her time of 2:03.15. Graydon Morris joined his twin sister on her record-breaking night as he set the new TCU school record in the 5000m with his time of 13:43.46.
TCU Makes Their Mark in the Rankings
The TCU women's track and field team is ranked No. 15 in the third week of the USTFCCCA National Rating Index (April 16).
Irene Jepkemboi is currently No. 3 in the nation in the javelin after shattering the Kenyan National Record (57.23m). Maria Bienvenu is close behind as she is ranked No. 7 after her throw at the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays (54.45m).
Iyana Gray cracked the top 15 in the women's 200m with her time of 22.95 from the Tom Jones Memorial Invitational. Additionally, Gracie Morris is now No. 16 in the country in the 800m (2:03.15) and No. 23 in the 1500m (4:14.47) after her dominant weekend at the Bryan Clay Invitational.
Frogs in the Top 25
Below is a list of Horned Frogs that rank in the Top 25 on the NCAA Outdoor Performance List.
| Name | Event | Mark/Time | NCAA Ranking |
| Irene Jepkemboi | Javelin | 57.23m | No. 3 |
| Maria Bienvenu | Javelin | 54.45m | No. 7 |
| Teanna Harlin, Mikayla Hayes Breanna Harlin, Iyana Gray |
4x100 Relay | 43.66 | No. 10 |
| Iyana Gray | 100m | 11.13 | No. 10 |
| Iyana Gray | 200m | 22.95 | No. 14 |
| Tia Williams | 400 Hurdles | 57.35 | No. 15 |
| Gracie Morris | 800m | 2:03.15 | No. 16 |
| Jace Posey | High Jump | 2.15m | No. 17 |
| Gracie Morris | 1500m | 4:14.47 | No. 23 |
| Samarra Monrroy, Kelaiah Daniyan, Tia Williams, Amelliah Birdow | 4x400 Relay | 3:33.19 | No. 25 |
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