Track Dominates Throws At Bobby Lane Invitational

April 3, 2011

ARLINGTON, Texas (SMU) --- The No. 20 SMU track and field team continued its strong throwing and overall performance during this weekend at the Bobby Lane Invitational hosted by UT-Arlington. The Mustangs posted wins in three of the throwing events and finished third overall in the team rankings for the 19-event competition.

Simone Du Toit once again impressed with winning marks in the shot put and discus throws posting 16.64m and 58.81m spots in the respectively in the events. The discus toss set a school record and ranks second in NCAA so far this season. Ayla Gill joined du Toit in the winner's circle with a 53.17m winning hammer throw.

Viktoria Leks again notched a win in the high jump. The junior posted a 1.75 meter leap, which ties a season-high, to take the event. Teammate Lisa Egarter followed with a 1.70 meter mark and placed third.

Both Lovisa Lindh (4:33.07) and Klara Bodinson (4:33.61) each posted season-best times in the 1500 meter run to take second and third place respectively. In the 3000 meter steeplechase, Monika Korra placed second with an 11:32 finishing time. Amber Evans also recorded a season-best with a 54.23 run in the 400 meter dash.

SMU will next compete in the Texas Relays April 6-9 in Austin, Texas. The event is hosted by the University of Texas.

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Players Mentioned

Lisa Egarter: Sprints/Throws; 5' 10"; SO

Lovisa Lindh: Distance; 56' 5"; FR

Klara Bodinson: Distance; 5' 3"; FR

Amber Evans: Sprints; 5' 6"; FR

Ayla Gill: Hammer/Weight Throw; 5' 10"; FR

Monika Korra: Distances; 5' 2"; FR

Viktoria Leks: High Jump; 5' 11"; FR

Players Mentioned

Lisa Egarter
: 5' 10"; SO
: Sprints/Throws

Lovisa Lindh
: 56' 5"; FR
: Distance

Klara Bodinson
: 5' 3"; FR
: Distance

Amber Evans
: 5' 6"; FR
: Sprints

Ayla Gill
: 5' 10"; FR
: Hammer/Weight Throw

Monika Korra
: 5' 2"; FR
: Distances

Viktoria Leks
: 5' 11"; FR
: High Jump