FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The University of Alabama women’s track and field team finished third (67 points) and the men’s team fourth (73 points) at the Southeastern Conference Indoor Championships at the Randal Tyson Track Center in Fayetteville, Ark., Saturday night.
It was the women’s best finish at the SEC indoor championships since winning it in 1994. It also marked the first time that the Crimson Tide has put both the men and women in the top four at the conference indoor meet since 1986.
Tamara Clark led the way for the women on Saturday, winning the 200 meters championship (22.90).
Abigail Kwarteng placed second in the high jump (5-11.50). A day after placing third in the pentathlon, Stacey Destin came back on Saturday to finish in high jump (5-9.75). Portious Warren won the shot put on Friday.
Gilbert Kigen, who finished second in the 5,000 meters, finished second in the 3,000 meters (8:03.03). Vincent Kiprop finished third in the 5,000 meters. Keitavious Walter placed third in the 60 meters(6.64) and fourth in the 200 meters (20.77). Champion Allison finished fourth in the 400 meters (46.58).
