Lincoln Track Update

Lincoln Track Update

February 8, 2011

EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa.  — Andre Wilkinson and Henry Alston showed signicant improvements on Saturday at the 11th Annual DeSchrivers Invitational hosted by East Stroudsburg.

Wilkinson's time of 22.67 seconds blastied is old previous season best of 22.97 seconds, winning his heat and placing second overall.

His success was a part of the team's total rejuvenation. In the 800 meters, Alston was more than two seconds quicker than his previous PR with a 2:03.67, good for 10th.

There were other significant improvements, particularly in the 200 alongside Wilkinson. Akeem Robinson (23.49 seconds) and Jordan Asbury (24.08 seconds) improved by .44 and .21 seconds, respectively.

Although the mark was not a PR, Vincent Thomas notched a notable finish with by placing fourth in the 800-meters, crossing the line in 1:59.91.

Cameron Malcolm landed Lincoln's first long jump on the season, soaring 20 feet, 1.5 inches.

Up Next

The Lincoln men compete in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Indoor Track and Field Championships on Saturday and Sunday at the Boo Williams Sports Complex in Hampton, Va.