Ten Ole Miss Athletes Hold World Records

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Ole Miss athletes published in the Track & Field News comprehensive list of the world records this year, combining indoor and outdoor athletics. As many as ten Ole Miss Rebels were mentioned as holders of current world records, including Isiah Young ranked the world’s No. 3 in the 200m, Sam Kendricks ranked the world’s No. 7 in the pole vault and former Rebel, Brittney Reese world’s ranked No. 1 in the women’s long jump.

For a view of the complete list of athletic world records visit: http://www.trackandfieldnews.com/index.php/lists

Current Rebels:

Mary Ashton Nall – Heptathlon (5397)

– #29 U.S.

 

Isiah Young – 100m (10.09)

– #9 U.S.

 

Isiah Young – 200m (20.20)

– #3 World

– #1 U.S.

 

Ole Miss – 4x100m relay (39.69)

– #26 U.S.

 

Ricky Robertson – High Jump (7-6)

– #4 U.S.

 

Sam Kendricks – Pole Vault (19-0.75)

– #7 World

– #2 U.S.

 

Ricky Robertson – Triple Jump (52-8.25)

– #19 U.S.

 

Morris Kersh – Triple Jump (51-11.75)

– #36 U.S.

 

Former Rebels:

Antwon Hicks – 110m Hurdles (13.25)

– #4 World

– #3 U.S.

 

Brittney Reese – Long Jump (23-9.5)

– #1 World

– #1 U.S.

 

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