The Lindenwood men's and women's track and field teams participated in the Kansas Relays over the weekend in Lawrence, Kansas. The Lions captured nine top-ten finishes at the meet, including a hammer-throw title by Bruno Boccalotta.
For the men's side, Boccalotta led the way, winning the hammer throw with a mark of 63.26 meters. Jim Freeman placed fourth in the shot put, throwing 16.93 meters. In the long jump, Jaleen White finished sixth with a distance of 7.19 meters. The men also finished sixth in the 4 x 1 mile relay and seventh in the distance medley.
For the women's side, Natasha Mouratidou claimed fourth in the javelin throw with a mark of 45.32 meters. In the triple jump, Cynthia Aoufoh placed fifth with a jump of 12.46 meters. And Jessica Ecker was eighth in the discus throw, throwing 44.68 meters.
Next weekend, Lindenwood will participate in the Drake Relays in Des Moines, Iowa.