COLUMBUS, Ohio - - The Ball State track & field team opened the two-day Jesse Owens Track & Field Classic by competing in three events at Ohio State’s Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium Friday evening.
Leading the Cardinals on the open day of competition was junior Ericka Rinehart who finished just off her career-best pace in the 3000m steeplechase, placing 11th overall in 11:48.86. At last Saturday’s Ball State Challenge, Rinehart turned in a career-fast time of 11:35.20 in the event.
Also competing on the track for Ball State Friday was junior Jordan Timmons who took 45th in the 1500m run with a time of 5:17.