SMU’s track and field team will head to Stanford, Calif. for the Stanford Invitational this Friday and Saturday. The UTA Invitational will also be held this Saturday in Arlington.
At last year’s Stanford Invitational, two Mustangs had NCAA Regional qualifying times. Current junior Silje Fjortoft won the 3,000-meter steeplechase. She finished with a time of 9:56.73, the fastest time for any woman during the year. Fjortoft’s effort earned her a Conference USA Co-Athlete of the Week honor a few days following the event.
At last year’s UTA Invitational, current sophomore thrower Simone Du Toit qualified for two NCAA Regional Outdoor Championships. She came in first in the discus and third in the shot. Then senior, Ilyssa Pettigrew, won the 800 with a time of 2:14.13. The event was a huge success for the Mustangs, as they dominated in throws and relays.
