The University of Dayton track and field team is set to compete in two meets in Tennessee this weekend, April 10-11. The sprinters, jumpers, and throwers will participate in the Tennessee Invitational at the University of Tennessee, while distance runners will compete at the Lee Fast Break Invitational hosted by Lee University. Events in Knoxville begin Friday at 9 a.m., with the first race at 3:50 p.m., while the Lee meet starts with the 1,500m at 4:55 p.m.

By the Numbers
  • Ten different distance runners will be competing across the two events.
  • Daniela Peralta, the top seed in javelin, boasts a personal record (PR) of 47.50m.
State of Play
  • Eight distance runners are headed to the Lee event, competing in multiple events including 1,500m and 5,000m.
  • At the Tennessee meet, the javelin, high jump, and long jump will feature several Flyers aiming for high placements.
What's Next

Following this weekend鈥檚 competitions, the Flyers will likely shift focus towards upcoming meets leading up to their championship season, intensifying their training regimes and strategies based on performances in Tennessee.

Bottom Line

This weekend's meets present a critical opportunity for the Dayton track and field team to gauge their progress and build momentum as they prepare for the season's championship events.