Texas Tech Athletics
NCAA West Regionals
Frank secures her nationals spot in the hammer throw
May 29, 2025 | Track and Field
Shelby Frank was the only Red Raider Thursday to punch her ticket
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The Texas Tech women's track and field team completed day two of the NCAA West First Round Championships Thursday evening at E.B. Cushing Stadium.
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Shelby Frank was the first Red Raider to compete Thursday and the only one to solidify her spot at nationals. Frank threw 66.17m (217-1) in the hammer throw to finish third overall as she heads back to nationals for a second-straight year in the event. She will compete in the discus Saturday in which she currently ranks fifth in the country.
Olayinka Olajide secured the 100m/200m double. In the 100m she posted a time of 11.32 finishing 22nd before going 23.25 in the 200m to place 18th.
Notables
·     Destiny Smith (13.18, Q) and Tonie-Ann Forbes (13.19, Q) advanced to Saturday's quarterfinal in the 100m hurdles.
·     Fanny Arendt (2:05.22, Q) advanced to Saturday's quarterfinal in the 800m
·     Amori Pierson finished 14th in the shot put throwing 16.19m (53-11 ½).
·     Olivia Cade finished 24th clearing 4.17m (13-8 ¼).
Up Next
The men's team kicks off their final day of the meet tomorrow beginning with the discus throw around 2:30 p.m.
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