NORFOLK, Va. — The Norfolk State men's track and field team produced multiple event victories and strong finishes across the board at the NSU Invitational on Saturday at William "Dick" Price Stadium.
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Norfolk State opened the meet with solid performances in the sprints. Antoinne Smith led the Spartans in the 100 meters, placing fourth with a time of 10.41, followed by Julian Ward (eighth, 10.55) and Christopher Basking (ninth, 10.56). In the 200 meters, Kendrick Winfield paced the group with a fourth-place finish (21.13), while Ward (fifth, 21.20), Smith (seventh, 21.39), Donovan Terry (ninth, 21.42), and Lavontay Bond (12th, 21.48) added depth.
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Winfield highlighted the day in the 400 meters, capturing first place with a time of 46.59. Lavontay Bond (eighth, 48.2), Terry (ninth, 48.25), and Vincent Bond Jr. (12th, 48.85) also turned in strong efforts. In the middle-distance events, Nimporembere Drogba placed fourth in the 800 meters (1:56.57), while Jemmel Green finished fifth (1:56.97).
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The Spartans dominated the distance races. Daniel Mathenge won the 1,500 meters with a time of 3:56.92, followed closely by Ian Kimutai in second (3:57.89). Lewis Too led a podium sweep in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, taking first in 9:15.32, while Green (second, 9:43.84) and Basil Koech (third, 10:00.99) completed the sweep. Mathew Kipkoech added another victory in the 5,000 meters, finishing in 15:37.95.
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Norfolk State continued its success in the field events. Sean Bell claimed first place in the javelin with a throw of 50.87 meters, while Landon Walker won the pole vault (4.60m). Kristopher Stephens earned a pair of top finishes, taking first in the triple jump (14.73m) and second in the high jump (2.00m).
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Norfolk State will return to action on Thursday, Apr. 11, at the Duke Invitational in Durham, N.C.
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