The weather conditions prevented a lot of OU athletes from competing in their usual races, as Coach Whittaker gave many of them the option not to compete. "I always tell them that an athlete's best ability is availability, and being healthy and able to train properly is a lot more important right now than competing at an early-season meet where the conditions aren't conducive to great performances." 

While many of the sprinters did not compete in some or all of their usual events, there were a handful who did—along with almost all the field event athletes.  The javelin throw was the event that provided the most excitement on Saturday, with 6 OU athletes posting lifetime-best marks.  Jacob Ludwick was the star of the show however, using his very first attempt of the season to launch the javelin 63.5 meters—shattering his personal record, the meet record, and the school record which had stood since Shane Koranda threw it 62.66 meters in 1991.  

"Jacob deserves it," Coach Whittaker said.  "I'm not sure I've ever coached anyone who takes their event more seriously than Jacob does.  He's a great example of how an athlete should study their craft, he works his tail off, and he's like having another coach on staff.  I'm not sure what we're going to do when he graduates at the end of the year, but we're going to enjoy having him while it lasts."  Jacob's throw was also an NAIA national championship "A" standard and currently ranks 4^th in the NAIA. 

The Braves also had 1^st place finishes in three other events, with Kayron Johnson winning the men's 110m hurdles, JayOnna Perry winning the women's 100m hurdles, and Jah'Nisha Campbell winning the women's high jump. 

Lifetime-Best Performances:

• Jacob Ludwick—javelin
• Jordan Mitchell—1500, javelin
• Xavier Garza—400m hurdles
• Daniel Campbell—pole vault
• Hadyn Bieling—triple jump
• Donovan Henry—shot put
• Chase Hight—javelin, triple jump
• Miles Minson—javelin
• Brendon Fuller—400
• Domonic Atkinstall—100
• Karley Faudere—javelin
• Madison Miranda—javelin
• Martha Rios—shot put
• Elliauna Rogers—discus
• Anaya Vil—triple jump

Full results can be found here.
The track and field teams will be in action again on Thursday, March 28^th, at the Emporia State Relays.