WICHITA—The Wichita State track and field teams began the weekend with the first day of competition at the Rock Chalk Classic in Lawrence, Kansas.
 
Director of Cross Country and Track and Field Steve Rainbolt said the Rock Chalk Classic is a fabulous track meet for the Shockers.
 
"The competition in all of the events is good and in some of the events it's truly incredible," Rainbolt said. "We are certainly getting some good things accomplished at this really important stage of the season. I think our athletes are excited about gearing up for our first AAC outdoor track and field championship in two years."
 
On the men's side, Jed Helker and Clayton Duchatschek ran top-10 performances in school history. Helker finished third with a time of 14:24.66 and Duchatschek took sixth in 14:28.18. Helker's time puts him at No. 7 all-time and Duchatschek's race slots him at No. 9 on the Shockers' outdoor performance list.
 
Joakim Genereux had a strong performance in the 200 meters. The freshman ran a time of 21.23, which is just .03 seconds off No. 10 on the Shockers' performance list. Genereuz took third in a field of 30 athletes.
 
Dowdy Elazarig and Ethan Toy both had top-10 finishes in the men's long jump. Elazarig took fifth with a mark of 7.43m/24-4.50 and Toy finished in eighth position with a jump of 7.12m/23-4.50.
 
The Shocker men had four combined top-10 finishes in the javelin and hammer throw. Michael Bryan and Cory Martens finished 7-8 in the hammer throw, and Davis Dubbert and Cauy Lindsay went 3-6 in the javelin.
 
On the women's side, Jacque Darby earned two top-10 finishes. She took third in the long jump with a jump of 5.91m/19-4.75(w) and finished eighth in the 200 meters with a time of 24.00.
 
Paula Garcia took seventh in front of Darby. She ran a time of 23.94 in the 200 meters, which is the first time she has run under 24 seconds in the event this season.
 
Destiny Masters took fourth in the women's high jump. She cleared 1.73m/5-8 for a top-five finish and a new personal best.
 
Yazmine Wright took fifth in the 1,500 meters with a time of 4:30.49 and Nicole McMillen took 10th with a personal-best time of 4:35.45.
 
The Shockers return to action Saturday with the second and final day of the Rock Chalk Classic. Zack Penrod and Rebekah Topham will represent the Shockers at the Trials of Miles Kansas City Qualifier on Saturday as well.
 
Men's Individual Results
 
200 Meters
3. Joakim Genereux – 21.23
17. Jaleel Montgomery – 21.92
 
800 Meters
11. Adam Moore – 1:52.22
 
1,500 Meters
6. Bryce Merriman – 3:51.13
11. Josh Cable – 3:57.93
14. Britte Magnuson – 3:58.91
 
5,000 Meters
3. Jed Helker – 14:24.66
6. Clayton Duchatschek – 14:28.18
19. Alex Moen – 15:09.52
21. Jackson Caldwell – 15:12.85
 
400-Meter Hurdles
14. Antonio Norman – 54.74
17. Yuben Goncalves – 56.52
 
Long Jump
5. Dowdy Elazarig – 7.43m/24-4.50
8. Ethan Toy – 7.12m/23-4.50
 
Hammer Throw
7. Michael Bryan – 68.21m/223-9
8. Cory Martens – 62.08m/203-8
18. Aidan Camp – 55.25m/181-3
26. Creighton Camp – 49.24m/161-6
 
Javelin
3. Davis Dubbert – 62.49m/205-0
6. Cauy Lindsay – 58.26m/191-2
 
Pole Vault "B" Section
T7. Nate Vann – 4.52m/14-10
 
Women's Individual Results
 
200 Meters
7. Paula Garcia – 23.94
8. Jacque Darby – 24.00
19. Taniyah McMillian – 24.67
25. Faith Turner – 24.91
44. Maria Romero – 26.62
 
1,500 Meters
5. Yazmine Wright – 4:30.49
9. Nicole McMillen – 4:35.45
15. Danielle Rinn – 4:42.69
23. Anna Keller – 4:53.32
25. Erin Topham – 5:00.35
 
5,000 Meters
6. Sharon Kiprop – 17:50.85
10. McKenna Paintin – 18:17.30
 
400-Meter Hurdles
8. Claudia Rojo – 1:02.12
16. Anna Heacock – 1:08.08
--. Daysha Bullocks – DQ
--. Anycia Cole – DQ
 
Long Jump
3. Jacque Darby – 5.91m/19-4.75(w)
8. Nerea Quiros – 5.64m/18-6(w)
15. Maria Romero – 5.37m/17-7.50
16. Destiny Masters – 5.34m/17-6.25
18. Jalen Milligan – 5.29m/17-4.25
19. Faith Turner – 5.06m/16-7-.25
22. Ezinne Okoro – 4.91m/16-1.50
 
Hammer Throw
16. Alex Adams – 52.37m/171-10
17. Cassidy Androff – 52.24m/171-5
19. Jocelen Ruth – 49.96m/163-11
22. Sadie Boos – 47.35m/155-4
 
Javelin
12. Bey Lee Brummet – 38.53m/126-5
16. Erika Hoag – 35.74m/117-3
19. Halie Brown – 34.49m/113-2
 
High Jump
4. Destiny Masters – 1.73m/5-8
T7. Sydney Wilson – 1.63m/5-4.25
T12. Marissa Jensen – 1.58m/5-2.25
T12. Shania VanNoster – 1.58m/5-2.25