Gators Continue 2014 Outdoor Campaign at USA Outdoors in Sacramento
Wednesday, June 25, 2014 | Track and Field
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- After wrapping up the 2014 outdoor track and field season in Eugene, Ore., the Gators are back in action again this week at the 2014 USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships in Sacramento, Calif.
The Orange and Blue had impressive top-five finishes on both the men's and women's sides at the 2014 NCAA Outdoor Championships and the team looks to continue its success at Sacramento State University's Hornet Stadium July 25-29. The 2014 USATF Outdoor Championships will bring the nation's best athletes to Northern California while also serving as the final stop on of the 2014 Outdoor USATF Championship Series. Gators in action will start competition Thursday and continue throughout the weekend.
Representing Florida Saturday will be the Gators very own Bowerman Semifinalist Dedric Dukes in the first round of the 200m, with semis and finals slated for Sunday. Dukes sped to the 200m crown in a wind-aided 19.91 seconds at the 2014 NCAA Championships in Eugene last week – the fourth-fastest 200m in NCAA Championships history. Dukes additionally anchored UF's 4x1 to the 2014 national title and was on UF's runner-up 4x4 relay as the Orange and Blue were the NCAA Championships runner-up on the men's side in Oregon. Coming off a championship weekend in Eugene, Dukes looks to continue his success Saturday in Sacramento.
In addition to Dukes, 2014 NCAA javelin champion Fawn Miller will highlight the Gators women's competitors at USA Outdoors in the javelin throw Thursday after finishing with a remarkable No. 2 all-time performance in UF history at the NCAA championships with a PR of 58.13m/190-8 to claim her national title. Don't miss the action as Miller sets the stage Thursday in “Sac-Town” and starts the Gators' campaign at USA Outdoors looking to get another championship under her belt.
Florida will not only be well represented with collegians, but several former Gator greats will also be in action at USA Outdoors this weekend, including top seeded triple jumpers Christian Taylor and Will Claye and former Florida sprinter Calvin Smith. For all entries, including Gator competitors, visit USA Outdoor Central.
MEET INFORMATION
Competition Date: June 25-29, 2014 | Hornet Stadium | Sacramento, Calif.
FOLLOW THE GATORS
2014 Florida T&F Performance Lists
Florida Men's Outdoor Top-10 List
Florida Women's Outdoor Top-10 List
Florida Track and Field Complete Record Book
CURRENT GATORS COMPETITION SCHEDULE (All times PT)
Thursday, June 26
| time | event | gndr/class | round |
| 3:00pm | Hammer Throw - Strawn | men | final |
| 4:40pm | 800m - Schnulle | men | 1st round |
| 5:35pm | Triple Jump - Brewer | women | final |
| 5:40pm | 400m - Eutsey | women | 1st round |
| 6:00pm | Javelin Throw - Miller | women | final |
| 6:05pm | 400m - Glass | men | 1st round |
| 7:00pm | 100m - Sanders | women | 1st round |
| 7:25pm | 100m - Wright | men | 1st round |
Friday, June 27
| time | event | gndr/class | round |
| 5:25pm | 100m Hurdles - Owens | women | 1st round |
| 5:51pm | 100m - Sanders | women | semi's |
| 6:07pm | 100m - Wright | men | semi's |
| 6:10pm | Triple Jump | men | final |
| 7:03pm | 1500m - McGee | women | 1st round |
| 7:35pm | 400m - Eutsey | women | semi's |
| 7:52pm | 400m - Glass | men | semi's |
| 8:26pm | 800m - Schnulle | men | semi's |
| 8:43pm | 100m - Sanders | women | final |
| 8:52pm | 100m - Wright | men | final |
Saturday, June 28
| time | event | gndr/class | round |
| 11:00am | 100m Hurdles - Owens | women | semi's |
| 11:20am | 200m - Dukes | men | 1st round |
| 1:05pm | 400m - Eutsey | women | final |
| 2:42pm | 400m - Glass | men | final |
| 2:52pm | 100m Hurdles - Owens | women | final |
Sunday, June 29
| time | event | gndr/class | round |
| 11:30am | 200m - Dukes | men | semi's |
| 1:40pm | 800m - Schnulle | men | final |
| 2:09pm | 200m - Dukes | men | final |
| 2:39pm | 1500m - McGee | women | final |
