Thursday, May 24
Tampa, Fla.
1:30 p.m.
University of North Florida
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NCAA East Preliminary
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Photo by: Todd Drexler
North Florida Boasts Record Six Qualifiers for NCAA Track & Field East Prelim
5/21/2018 2:09:00 PM | Men's Track, Women's Track
The Starting Block: The North Florida Track & Field teams will be represented by six student-athletes in the upcoming NCAA Outdoor Track & Field East Preliminary held at the University of South Florida's Track & Field Stadium on Thursday-Saturday (May 24-26). UNF competitors include Eden Meyer (10,000m), Claudia Jalon (1500m), Alyssa Young (High Jump), Nick Morken (1500m), Tyler Stahl (1500m) and Fynn Timm (3000m Steeplechase).
Event: NCAA Outdoor Track & Field East Preliminary
Date: Thursday-Saturday, May 24-26, 2018
Location: USF Track & Field Stadium (Tampa, Fla.)
View Full Meet Schedule
Heat Sheets
Video Stream: Thursday | Friday | Saturday
View Live Results
MEET NOTES:
- North Florida's total of six qualifiers is the most in the program's Division I history
- The three qualifiers on the both the men's and women's sides matches the program's single season high for East Prelim qualifiers
- Five of the six qualifiers are making return appearances at the NCAA East Prelim with senior Claudia Jalon the lone athlete making her NCAA postseason debut
- Start times for many events were moved earlier in the day due to expected rainy conditions in the Tampa area
- Top 12 finishers in every event will advance to the NCAA Outdoor Championships on June 6-9 in Eugene, Ore.
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Women's 10,000m (Field of 48 runners with Top 12 finishers advancing to Nationals)
- Eden making third career trip to NCAA East Prelims... Advanced to NCAA Nationals last year earning 2nd-team All-American honors
Coach Pigg says - "It has been another very good year for Eden. She is fresh off of graduation and has had time to get rejuvenated after a long year. We were really low key early in the season and now she is feeling great. It is nice to be headed to the regional with her feeling fit and hungry to race."
Alyssa Young
Women's High Jump (2 flights of 24 jumpers competing simultaneously with Top 12 advancing to Nationals)
- Alyssa making third consecutive NCAA East Prelim appearance
Coach Pigg says - "Alyssa has been jumping very well over the past few weeks. Coach Krupa has engineered her training to foster a peak late in the year, and she is jumping very well. She has nice clearances, but there is more in the tank, and I think she will find it in Tampa."
Claudia Jalon
Women's 1500m (1st Rd: 4 heats of 12 with Top 5 from each heat + next 4 best times advancing to quarterfinals | QF: 2 heats of 12 with Top 5 from each heat + next 2 best times advancing to Nationals)
- Claudia is making her NCAA East Prelim debut
Coach Pigg says - "Claudia has been very good in championship races. She has been consistent throughout the year, and now it is time to go to the next level, Her international experience should be very helpful and we expect great things from her on Thursday."
Nick Morken
Men's 1500m (1st Rd: 4 heats of 12 with Top 5 from each heat + next 4 best times advancing to quarterfinals | QF: 2 heats of 12 with Top 5 from each heat + next 2 best times advancing to Nationals)
- Nick is making his third career appearance in the NCAA East Prelim
Coach Pigg says - "While Nick qualified in both the 800m and 1500m, we decided to run him in just the 1500. Â He loves the 1500. He ran fast early and we both know he can go quite a bit faster. He has focused on speed late in the year and his double at conference showed he has both strength and speed. He is in a good place as we head to Tampa."
Tyler Stahl
Men's 1500m (1st Rd: 4 heats of 12 with Top 5 from each heat + next 4 best times advancing to quarterfinals | QF: 2 heats of 12 with Top 5 from each heat + next 2 best times advancing to Nationals)
- Tyler is closing out his career with his second consecutive appearance in the NCAA East Prelim
Coach Pigg says - "A native of Tampa, Tyler is looking forward to his second trip to East Regionals. He has had a tremendous season. During the year he balanced an internship and practice and handled it well, but now after graduation he is very relaxed and feeling even better. He graduated on the day he ran his PR of 3:43, now he is headed back home to Tampa for the East Regional. It could be exciting as he has been able to deliver on storybook endings. Tyler and Nick are Florida natives, so they are embracing the potential for hot heat and humid conditions, and looking forward to racing in their home state."
Fynn Timm
Men's 3000m Steeplechase (3 heats of 16 with Top 3 from each heat + next 3 best times advancing to Nationals)
- Fynn is making his third consecutive appearance in the NCAA East Prelim
Coach Pigg says - "Fynn has rounded into good shape over the past few weeks. After a mysterious illness took him out of indoor, he has bounced back nicely. He is just now getting in shape. In past years, he would be kind of worn out as he headed to regionals but this year he is just getting started. We are expecting a lifetime best from Fynn."
UNF COMPETITION SCHEDULE
Thursday (May 24)
1:30 pm: Men's 1500m 1st Round (Tyler Stahl | Nick Morken)
2:00 pm: Women's 1500m 1st Round (Claudia Jalon)
2:00 pm: Women's High Jump 1st Round (Alyssa Young)
9:40 pm: Women's 10,000m Semifinal (Eden Meyer)
Friday (May 25)
8:00 pm: Men's 3000m Steeplechase Quarterfinal (Fynn Timm)
Saturday (May 26)
1:00 pm: Men's 1500m Quarterfinal
1:15 pm: Women's 1500m Quarterfinal
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Event: NCAA Outdoor Track & Field East Preliminary
Date: Thursday-Saturday, May 24-26, 2018
Location: USF Track & Field Stadium (Tampa, Fla.)
View Full Meet Schedule
Heat Sheets
Video Stream: Thursday | Friday | Saturday
View Live Results
MEET NOTES:
- North Florida's total of six qualifiers is the most in the program's Division I history
- The three qualifiers on the both the men's and women's sides matches the program's single season high for East Prelim qualifiers
- Five of the six qualifiers are making return appearances at the NCAA East Prelim with senior Claudia Jalon the lone athlete making her NCAA postseason debut
- Start times for many events were moved earlier in the day due to expected rainy conditions in the Tampa area
- Top 12 finishers in every event will advance to the NCAA Outdoor Championships on June 6-9 in Eugene, Ore.
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UP CLOSE:
Eden MeyerWomen's 10,000m (Field of 48 runners with Top 12 finishers advancing to Nationals)
- Eden making third career trip to NCAA East Prelims... Advanced to NCAA Nationals last year earning 2nd-team All-American honors
Coach Pigg says - "It has been another very good year for Eden. She is fresh off of graduation and has had time to get rejuvenated after a long year. We were really low key early in the season and now she is feeling great. It is nice to be headed to the regional with her feeling fit and hungry to race."
Alyssa Young
Women's High Jump (2 flights of 24 jumpers competing simultaneously with Top 12 advancing to Nationals)
- Alyssa making third consecutive NCAA East Prelim appearance
Coach Pigg says - "Alyssa has been jumping very well over the past few weeks. Coach Krupa has engineered her training to foster a peak late in the year, and she is jumping very well. She has nice clearances, but there is more in the tank, and I think she will find it in Tampa."
Claudia Jalon
Women's 1500m (1st Rd: 4 heats of 12 with Top 5 from each heat + next 4 best times advancing to quarterfinals | QF: 2 heats of 12 with Top 5 from each heat + next 2 best times advancing to Nationals)
- Claudia is making her NCAA East Prelim debut
Coach Pigg says - "Claudia has been very good in championship races. She has been consistent throughout the year, and now it is time to go to the next level, Her international experience should be very helpful and we expect great things from her on Thursday."
Nick Morken
Men's 1500m (1st Rd: 4 heats of 12 with Top 5 from each heat + next 4 best times advancing to quarterfinals | QF: 2 heats of 12 with Top 5 from each heat + next 2 best times advancing to Nationals)
- Nick is making his third career appearance in the NCAA East Prelim
Coach Pigg says - "While Nick qualified in both the 800m and 1500m, we decided to run him in just the 1500. Â He loves the 1500. He ran fast early and we both know he can go quite a bit faster. He has focused on speed late in the year and his double at conference showed he has both strength and speed. He is in a good place as we head to Tampa."
Tyler Stahl
Men's 1500m (1st Rd: 4 heats of 12 with Top 5 from each heat + next 4 best times advancing to quarterfinals | QF: 2 heats of 12 with Top 5 from each heat + next 2 best times advancing to Nationals)
- Tyler is closing out his career with his second consecutive appearance in the NCAA East Prelim
Coach Pigg says - "A native of Tampa, Tyler is looking forward to his second trip to East Regionals. He has had a tremendous season. During the year he balanced an internship and practice and handled it well, but now after graduation he is very relaxed and feeling even better. He graduated on the day he ran his PR of 3:43, now he is headed back home to Tampa for the East Regional. It could be exciting as he has been able to deliver on storybook endings. Tyler and Nick are Florida natives, so they are embracing the potential for hot heat and humid conditions, and looking forward to racing in their home state."
Fynn Timm
Men's 3000m Steeplechase (3 heats of 16 with Top 3 from each heat + next 3 best times advancing to Nationals)
- Fynn is making his third consecutive appearance in the NCAA East Prelim
Coach Pigg says - "Fynn has rounded into good shape over the past few weeks. After a mysterious illness took him out of indoor, he has bounced back nicely. He is just now getting in shape. In past years, he would be kind of worn out as he headed to regionals but this year he is just getting started. We are expecting a lifetime best from Fynn."
UNF COMPETITION SCHEDULE
Thursday (May 24)
1:30 pm: Men's 1500m 1st Round (Tyler Stahl | Nick Morken)
2:00 pm: Women's 1500m 1st Round (Claudia Jalon)
2:00 pm: Women's High Jump 1st Round (Alyssa Young)
9:40 pm: Women's 10,000m Semifinal (Eden Meyer)
Friday (May 25)
8:00 pm: Men's 3000m Steeplechase Quarterfinal (Fynn Timm)
Saturday (May 26)
1:00 pm: Men's 1500m Quarterfinal
1:15 pm: Women's 1500m Quarterfinal
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