On day two of the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays and Bobcat Invitational, UTEP's track and field team achieved 10 personal records (PRs). Notable performances included Cydni Martin, who clocked a 13.59 in the women's 100-meter hurdles, ranking second in CUSA's standings. Freshman Elias Munoz excelled with a 10.36 in the men鈥檚 100 meters and a 21.09 in the 200 meters, placing him among the top competitors. UTEP's head coach Francesca Green praised the team's progress, highlighting strong showings from the sprints and jumps groups. The team anticipates a strong finish with more events scheduled for tomorrow.

By the Numbers
  • Cydni Martin clocked a PR of 13.59 in the women's 100-meter hurdles.
  • Elias Munoz achieved PRs of 10.36 (100m) and 21.09 (200m).
State of Play
  • Ten personal bests recorded over two events on Thursday.
  • Most improvements noted in sprints, hurdles, and jumps.
What's Next

Looking ahead, UTEP's team will compete in a final day of events at both the Texas Relays and Bobcat Invitational. Key races include the women's and men's 4x100 relays and the women's 100-meter dash. Martin is set to compete in the women's 200 meters later in the day. The team aims to capitalize on their momentum from day two.

Bottom Line

UTEP's track and field team is demonstrating significant progress, with multiple athletes achieving personal bests. As they prepare for the final day of competition, their continued focus on performance enhancement could yield even greater results. It's crucial for the team to maintain this momentum to build a strong season going forward.