Friday, May 6, 2011

Outdoor Track and Field SEC Championships


Outdoor Track and Field

SEC Championships


by: Sam Cumbee



Next weekend the Georgia Bulldogs will host the 2011 SEC Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Athens, Georgia. This will be their first hosting since 1999 at the Spec Towns Track, May 12-15.


Competition will begin Thursday, May 12, 2011 with the National Anthem at 9:57 am.


The Ole Miss Rebels are led by some of the top athletes in the country. The Rebels will head into next weekend with a load of confidence after a great outdoor season led by @CoachJoeWalker. The team will head to Athens Wednesday.


The Rebels Pole Vault team in particular are very excited about their chances in Athens. Led by junior Jason Anderson and sophomore Neal Tisher. Tisher currently ranks 12th nationally in the women's pole vault. She holds the school record at 13-09.25 set earlier this year. Anderson leads the team with a PR (previous record) of 15-1.00. The team has been working hard and plans on ending the season strong.


“This is my best season yet jumping at 15-1.00. I’m very excited to see how I do next weekend in Athens. They have a newly renovated track and competition will be tight. The atmosphere of the SEC Outdoor Championships makes the meet even more enjoyable.” said Jason Anderson.


Men’s Pole Vault will compete Sunday at 12:00 pm.


Women’s Pole Vault will compete Saturday at 2:30 pm.


Competition will end Sunday at 5:50 pm with the awards presentation.



For tickets and other information visit the Georgia (Official Host Site).



This is a clip of Jason Anderson setting his PR at the Mississippi Open over Easter weekend in Oxford, MS.



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