John McDonnell Invitational next home meet for Razorbacks

The John McDonnell Invitational on Friday, April 19, is the second home meet of the season for the Razorbacks and includes a field of 25 teams.

FAYETTEVILLE – The John McDonnell Invitational on Friday, April 19, is the second home meet of the season for the Razorbacks and includes a field of 25 teams.

Running events start at 3 p.m. while field events begin at 10:30 a.m. at John McDonnell Field. A live stream will be available on SEC Network + at 3:30 p.m. (https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/9d7e6951-f38f-4a18-9faa-f2ce44e44a40)

Live results are available here: https://flashresults.com/2024_Meets/Outdoor/04-18_JMD/index.htm.

“We’re excited to have some good weather for Friday, since it makes things a little more comfortable with the kids routines,” stated Arkansas men’s head coach Chris Bucknam. “We’re a little more exposed during the outdoor season with our warm-up area, so it’s nice to have good weather.

“With every meet there is a level of importance, so we take each home meet seriously. We’re trying to get our kids out there on our home track and maybe compete them in a different event. For the most part we’re just in need of working on our resume to get this team to a championship level.”

Razorback distance runners drop down to the 1,500m for speed work. The group includes Jacob McLeod, Myles Richter, Josh Shearer, Jack Williams, Elias Schreml, and Tommy Romanow. Meanwhile, Jack Williams will compete in the 3,000m steeplechase.

William Spencer doubles in the hurdles, competing with Grant Williams in the 400m hurdles. Racing in the 110m hurdles with Spencer are Brevin Sims, Tai Brown, and Elijah Morris.

“Our national qualifying times are going to trickle in as we go through the next few weeks,” noted Bucknam. “Hopefully, when we get to the SEC Championships we’ll be a fully formed team. We want to have a great meet where we can have forward progress in our motivation, attitude, and performances.”

Sprint races have Tevijon Williams competing in the 100m and 200m with James Benson II joining him in the 200m. Racing over 400m are Steven McElroy and Brandon Battle.

The 800m crew will include Wyatt Green, Luke George, Riley Wells, Isaac Carney, Ethan Carney, and Jadon Bartholomew.

In field events, John Scott Kendricks will pole vault while Link Lindsey is in the long jump.