March 4, 2011

LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) -

2011 UNLV Track Classic Women's Hammer

2011 UNLV Track Classic Men's Hammer

The UNLV hammer throwers started the 2011 outdoor track and field season with a strong performance Friday afternoon from Myron Partridge Stadium/Sheila Tarr-Smith Field. UNLV claimed three of the top spots, including Amanda Bingson's school-record throw of 219-2.00 (66.81m).

Bingson's toss smashed her previous-best achieved last year when she won the event at the 2010 MWC Outdoor Championships with a throw of 210-2.

Joining Bingson at the top of the leaderboard was Chelsea Cassulo (58.28m) and Danielle Rios (51.00m), who finished second and third, respectively.

"It was a great first day for the UNLV Track Classic," said head coach Yvonne Scott. "Amanda's throw will definitely put her amongst the top throwers in the NCAA this year. We are excited to see her off to a great start this season and look forward to seeing what she has in store."

Saturday's competition kicks off at 9:30 am, with the men's discus on the field and the women's 3000m steeplechase.

2011 UNLV Track Classic Results - Women's Hammer

Place    Athlete         Team        Mark1   Bingson, Amanda            UNLV        66.81m     (219'2")     (UNLV School Record and Stadium Record)2   Cassulo, Chelsea  UNLV        58.28m3.  Rios, Danielle      UNLV        51.00m4.  Hill, Adrienne      SUU     49.02m5   Kovar, Kayla        SUU     48.84m6   Reeves, Becky       UVU     47.89m7   Swanson, Sam        SUU     44.20m8   Ellison, Lashante   UNLV        43.82m9   Beukers, Janelle    SUU     42.90m10  Pincock, Maryn      Unat        42.79m11  Madril, Amber       SUU     41.20m12  Reynolds, Kassandra Weber       38.79m13  Fairbanks, Whitney  SUU     32.52m14  Harvey, Brittney  UNLV        Foul

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