Vlahovic Leads ISU on Day One in Lincoln

LINCOLN, Nebraska – Iowa State hurdler Katarina Vlahovic continued her outstanding season, as she led ISU on day one of the Husker Invitational at the Devaney Center.

On a light evening for the Cyclone contingent, Vlahovic was able to put up another fast time in her specialty event. In the 60-meter hurdles prelims, the Canadian took care of business by winning heat four and earning her automatic qualifying slot into tomorrow's final at 2:10 p.m. Her time of 8.42 was the second-fastest in the competition on Friday night.

One of the features of the indoor season for the No. 10 Cyclone men is the trio of seniors who are sitting out, having exhausted their indoor eligibility but having a year to go outdoors. One of those men, two-time All-American Vlad Pavlenko, showed that he continues to improve. In the men's weight throw, the unattached Pavlenko picked up the win with a personal best 72-4 1/4 (22.05m).

Up Next
Iowa State will be back in competition in Lincoln tomorrow, with the Cyclones' first event coming at 12:40 p.m. Meanwhile in New York City, Edwin Kurgat will run in the men's 3,000-meter run at the Millrose Games, with his race going off at 3:56 p.m. and being shown live on NBC.

Iowa State Results
60m Hurdles Prelim (M): 1. Jaylan McConico, Iowa – 7.71; 27. Jack Garber, Iowa State – 8.61; Mason Weh, Iowa State – DNF
60m Hurdles Prelim (W): 1. Yoveinny Mota, Barton County CC – 8.36; 2. Katarina Vlahovic, Iowa State – 8.42
Weight Throw (M): 1. Vlad Pavlenko, Unattached – 72-4 1/4 (22.05m); 20. Joseph Ryan, Iowa State – 50-4 1/2 (15.35m); 23. Jonathan Gannon, Iowa State – 47-2 1/2 (14.39m)

Players Mentioned

Jonathan Gannon

Jack Garber

Edwin Kurgat

Vlad Pavlenko

Katarina Vlahovic

Mason Weh

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