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Henry Takes Javelin Title; Owls Lead AACs After Day One
5/15/2025 11:17:00 PM | Men's Track & Field
CHARLOTTE – The Rice men's track and field team started the AAC Outdoor Championships with a bang, earning two podium visits while sending a trio to the finals on Saturday. The Owls currently lead the pack at the end of Thursday's competition.
Augustus Henry used a personal best throw of 69.10m in the javelin to claim the first event title for the Owls. Henry's throw moves him into 20th in the NCAA West and 33rd in the NCAA.
All three of Rice's entries secured points, with Aryan Padaruth (sixth) and Jack Greaves (seventh) also adding points in the javelin.
Cal Abdulkey claimed the first podium visit of the meet earlier in the day, finishing third in the hammer throw with a distance of 61.53m. Sultan Bakare added more points after jumping from seventh to fourth place on his final throw.
A trio of Owls advanced to Saturday's finals in the 1500m, with Gus Gannon, Elliot Metcalf and Jackson Moran all moving on.
Post Meet Reaction - Head Coach Jon Warren
"Excellent day in the throws. Gus Henry taking the javelin crown was beyond initial expectations and Cal making the podium for the 4th consecutive year was a great start to the meet. The 1500m prelim went very well with all three guys, Elliot, Gus, and Jackson, making the final. I am looking forward to tomorrow's competition for us and hope to see another strong day throughout the meet."
RESULTS (Top Finishers)
1500m
3. Gus Gannon – 3:47.91 (advances)
7. Elliot Metcalf – 3:48.01
8. Jackson Moran – 3:50.50
Hammer Throw
3. Cal Abdulky – 61.53m (+6)
4. Sultan Bakare – 59.16m (+5)
Javelin
1. Augustus Henry – 69.10m (+10)
6. Aryan Padaruth – 65.77m (+3)
7. Jack Greaves – 65.68m (+2)
TEAM SCORES
1. Rice – 26
2. North Texas – 21
3. Tulane – 19
4. Wichita State – 15
5. Tulsa – 13
6. Memphis – 12
7. UTSA – 8
8. Charlotte – 2
1. South Florida 1
UP NEXT
Day two continues tomorrow with the shot put for the Owls.
Augustus Henry used a personal best throw of 69.10m in the javelin to claim the first event title for the Owls. Henry's throw moves him into 20th in the NCAA West and 33rd in the NCAA.
All three of Rice's entries secured points, with Aryan Padaruth (sixth) and Jack Greaves (seventh) also adding points in the javelin.
Cal Abdulkey claimed the first podium visit of the meet earlier in the day, finishing third in the hammer throw with a distance of 61.53m. Sultan Bakare added more points after jumping from seventh to fourth place on his final throw.
A trio of Owls advanced to Saturday's finals in the 1500m, with Gus Gannon, Elliot Metcalf and Jackson Moran all moving on.
"Excellent day in the throws. Gus Henry taking the javelin crown was beyond initial expectations and Cal making the podium for the 4th consecutive year was a great start to the meet. The 1500m prelim went very well with all three guys, Elliot, Gus, and Jackson, making the final. I am looking forward to tomorrow's competition for us and hope to see another strong day throughout the meet."
1500m
3. Gus Gannon – 3:47.91 (advances)
7. Elliot Metcalf – 3:48.01
8. Jackson Moran – 3:50.50
Hammer Throw
3. Cal Abdulky – 61.53m (+6)
4. Sultan Bakare – 59.16m (+5)
Javelin
1. Augustus Henry – 69.10m (+10)
6. Aryan Padaruth – 65.77m (+3)
7. Jack Greaves – 65.68m (+2)
1. Rice – 26
2. North Texas – 21
3. Tulane – 19
4. Wichita State – 15
5. Tulsa – 13
6. Memphis – 12
7. UTSA – 8
8. Charlotte – 2
1. South Florida 1
Day two continues tomorrow with the shot put for the Owls.
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