Higgs wraps season at Olympics
By: Aaron Peters
Updated: August 3, 2012
FAYETTEVILLE,
Ark.
- On day one of the track and field competition at the 2012 Summer
Olympics, Raymond Higgs and Samuel Vazquez took on the world's best in
the long jump
and 1,500 meters, respectively. Higgs finished ninth in his flight and
21st overall
but did not advance to the event final, while Vazquez finished in 40th place in the
first round of the 1,500 meters.
In his Olympic debut, Higgs had a day's best mark
of 7.76m/25-5.5 on his second of three attempts during Friday's
qualifying round. Representing the Bahamas, he had a foul on his final
attempt to bring a close to his Olympic experience. Higgs qualified for
the Olympic competition by winning the national title
at the Bahamas Championships in June. He closes out his season that
included an SEC outdoor title and third-place finish at the NCAA
Championships.
Vazquez, also making his first appearance at the Olympics
for Puerto Rico, finished 14th in his heat of the first round of the 1,500 meters. He
crossed the finish line in a time of 3:49.19 and will not move on to Sunday's semifinal.
Day two of the track and field competition continues
Saturday and will include the opening round of the 100 meters. That
event will feature current student-athlete Marek Niit and former
Razorback Tyson Gay. After a preliminary round of the event, the
first-round heats of the 100 meters with Niit and Gay are scheduled
to begin at 6:30 a.m. (CT).
To follow Arkansas' progress in London, follow
@RazorbackTF on Twitter or visit the 2012 Olympic Central page at ArkansasRazorbacks.com.
Friday Results
1,500 Meters
40. Samuel Vazquez (PUR) - 3:49.19
Long Jump
21. Raymond Higgs (BAH) - 7.76m/25-5.5
