SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Texas A&M's Heather Abadie and Jack Mann III swept the pole vault events on the opening day of the Carolina Spring Break Classic Thursday at the Ana Mendez Stadium.
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Abadie continued her winning ways from the indoor season, as the junior secured the women's pole vault title with a clearance of 4.10m/13-5.25 from a short approach. Her mark broke the meet record, previously set by former Texas A&M pole vault record holder Laura Asimakis in 2010.
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The Maroon & White contingent swept the remaining top-five spots of the women's event, as Sevanna Hanson entered the all-time list at No. 8 in her first outdoor event competing for the Aggies, clearing 4.00m/13-1.5. Ella Vajdos also debuts at No. 11 in the history books, soaring over 3.85m/12-7.5. Riley Floerke finished fourth in her first appearance for A&M clearing 3.70m/12-1.5, while Ava Riche wrapped up the results placing fifth with a mark of 3.50m.11-5.75.
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Mann opened his outdoor campaign on a high note, clearing 5.30m/17-4.5 for the event win which also downed the 13-year old meet record. Leo Bowen secured the second-place finish in the men's event, as he soared over 5.00m/16-4.75.
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Up Next
The Aggies head to the Pista Atletica Basilio Rodriguez tomorrow for the second day of the Carolina Spring Break Classic.
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Coach's Quotes
Head coach Pat Henry on the pole vault groups performance…
"Both Heather [Abadie] and Jack [Mann III] both broke meet records today which was a great start to the meet. They competed well and cleared some good bars to start outdoor competition."
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To learn more about Texas A&M Track & Field/Cross Country, visit 12thMan.com and follow @aggietfxc.
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Abadie continued her winning ways from the indoor season, as the junior secured the women's pole vault title with a clearance of 4.10m/13-5.25 from a short approach. Her mark broke the meet record, previously set by former Texas A&M pole vault record holder Laura Asimakis in 2010.
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The Maroon & White contingent swept the remaining top-five spots of the women's event, as Sevanna Hanson entered the all-time list at No. 8 in her first outdoor event competing for the Aggies, clearing 4.00m/13-1.5. Ella Vajdos also debuts at No. 11 in the history books, soaring over 3.85m/12-7.5. Riley Floerke finished fourth in her first appearance for A&M clearing 3.70m/12-1.5, while Ava Riche wrapped up the results placing fifth with a mark of 3.50m.11-5.75.
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Mann opened his outdoor campaign on a high note, clearing 5.30m/17-4.5 for the event win which also downed the 13-year old meet record. Leo Bowen secured the second-place finish in the men's event, as he soared over 5.00m/16-4.75.
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Up Next
The Aggies head to the Pista Atletica Basilio Rodriguez tomorrow for the second day of the Carolina Spring Break Classic.
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Coach's Quotes
Head coach Pat Henry on the pole vault groups performance…
"Both Heather [Abadie] and Jack [Mann III] both broke meet records today which was a great start to the meet. They competed well and cleared some good bars to start outdoor competition."
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To learn more about Texas A&M Track & Field/Cross Country, visit 12thMan.com and follow @aggietfxc.