Liitmae and Cody Post Notable Finishes for @MIZ_TrackField at Columbia Challenge

Friday, January 26

New York, NY

5 PM

University of Missouri

Columbia Challenge

Liitmae and Cody Post Notable Finishes for @MIZ_TrackField at Columbia Challenge

1/26/2018 7:38:00 PM | Track & Field

Liitmae finishes second in heptathlon, Cody third in the 60m dash

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mizzou Track & Field opened competition at the Columbia Challenge Friday, as senior Rauno Liitmae (Estonia) recorded a second-place finish in the heptathlon, while junior Maya Cody (St. Louis, Mo.) finished third in the 60m dash.

NOTABLE FINISHES

Liitmae scored 5,397 points to place second in the heptathlon, a mark which ranks sixth all-time in program history. The Tiger senior placed in the top-three in six of the seven heptathlon events, including first place finishes in the shot put and high jump. Liitmae recorded four personal records as well, recording marks of 7.23 in the 60m dash, 13.65m (44-9.25) in the shot put, 1.96m (6-5) in the high jump and 8.53 in the 60m hurdles.

After advancing to the finals with a seventh-place finish in the 60m dash prelims, Cody posted a third-place finish in the finals heat, crossing the finish line at 7.40. The Tiger junior improved her time by 0.14 (7.53) from the prelims to the finals. Cody's time was just 0.01 off her personal record time of 7.39, which currently ranks second all-time in program history.

QUOTABLES

Mizzou Head Coach Brett Halter

"Solid day for the Tigers. Rauno (Liitmae) got the team going with a well-rounded heptathlon. Rauno has lots of room for growth over the next couple weeks, which is exciting. I thought Maya (Cody) really competed well as she continues to work together a fully executed 60 meter dash. Lots of growth for her as well. I know she will dipping under 7.40 soon. We are looking forward to fun day at the Armory tomorrow."

UP NEXT

Mizzou continues with day two of competition at the Columbia Challenge with the bulk of its entries on Saturday. Track and field events will both start at 8:30 a.m. (CT).

For all the latest on Mizzou Track & Field, stay tuned to MUTigers.com and follow the team on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (MIZ_TrackField).

RESULTS - HEPTATHLON

60m Dash, Men – 3. Rauno Liitmae, 7.23 PR
Long Jump, Men – 6. Rauno Liitmae, 6.50m (21-3.75)
Shot Put, Men – 1. Rauno Liitmae, 13.65m (44-9.25) PR
High Jump, Men – 1. Rauno Liitmae, 1.96m (6-5) PR
60m Hurdles, Men – 2. Rauno Liitmae, 8.53 PR
Pole Vault, Men – 3. Rauno Liitmae, 4.50m (14-9)
1000m Run, Men – 3. Rauno Liitmae, 2:45.67
Overall – 2. Rauno Liitmae, 5,397 points PR, #6