Mizzou wraps up final day against rival Kansas

Chase Crawford participated in the men’s shot put during day three of Drake Relays on Friday, April 24, in Des Moines, Iowa. | Courtesy of Dan Murphy from Mizzou Athletics

The Missouri Tigers wrapped up their final day of competition in Lawrence on Saturday, May 2, closing out the Rock Chalk Classic with a string of strong performances across multiple events.

But first, we’ll start with the accomplishments of a former Tiger.

Karrisa Schweizer wins 5K at USATF

Karissa Schweizer delivered an outstanding performance, breaking the 15-minute barrier with a blistering time of 14:58.39 to claim the USATF 5K national championships title. Her sub-15 effort not also reinforced her status among the elite distance runners in the country, showcasing her strength against a field of athletes.

Men’s Shot Put Success

The Tigers opened the day with a standout showing in the shot put. Chase Crawford led the way with a second-place finish, throwing 17.12 meters, while Sam Albert wasn’t far behind in third at 16.52 meters. Clayton Kamp also added valuable points for Missouri, finishing fourth with a mark of 15.90 meters, giving the Tigers a clean sweep near the top of the leaderboard.

Men’s 100 Meter Dash

On the track, Robert Hines delivered another impressive run, finishing second overall in 10.42 seconds. Hines continues to show consistency this season, just shy of his personal best of 10.32, which he set last year at the Battle on the Bayou.

Women’s Pole Vault

In the women’s pole vault, Allison Geen and Anna Vedral battled through a competitive field, both clearing 3.57 meters. Geen finished 12th overall, with Vedral close behind in 13th, as the duo continued to gain experience and consistency in the event.

Men’s 800 Meters

River Hardman put together a solid effort in the 800 meters, finishing 11th overall with a time of 1:53.67. Hardman was just off his personal best of 1:51.04, but still delivered a strong showing in a tightly contested race.

Women’s Discus Throw