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Oregon sweeps Pac-12 Track and Field Championships for the eighth time

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SEATTLE -- For the 10th-year in a row the OREGON men have captured the Pac-12 Track & Field Championships crown after scoring 155.60 points at Husky Track in Seattle, while the Oregon women claim their eighth-straight title. It is also the eighth-consecutive year the UO program has swept the mens and womens titles.The Pac-12 Mens and Womens Athletes of the Meet also went to a pair of Ducks in Devon Allen and Hannah Cunliffe and for scoring the most individual points.

The tape-delayed broadcast of the Pac-12 Mens and Womens Track & Field Championships will air on the Pac-12 Networks on Sunday, May 22 at 9 a.m. PT/10 a.m. MT.

"We did a fantastic job today, starting right out of the gates," said Oregon head coach Robert Johnson. "I was really excited about how they responded on day two It was a great day for Hannah [Cunliffe]. This is sort of a homecoming for her being from Federal Way [Wash.]. We had been talking about this all along, with Devon [Allen], maybe months out, knowing that this would be the plan and preparation that goes along with this. For them to come out here and execute what we put on paper is always exciting. Well go home and take care of our bodies, dip in ice and see what happens here over the next couple of weeks."

Cunliffe scored 22.5 points over the weekend, which came in the form of 10 points each in the 100 meter and 200 meter, winning both races, setting a record in the 200 meters. She also collected another 2.5 points when she helped the Ducks win the 4x100 relay in record-breaking fashion. Allens 27.5 points were on the strength of a win in the 110-meter hurdles and 200 meters races, a third-place finish in the 100-meter, and also helping the Ducks place third in the 4x100 meter race.

[ Related highlights: Oregon's Devon Allen captures Pac-12 titles in 110M hurdles, 200M ]

On the mens side, the Ducks 155.6 points kept them ahead of second-place WASHINGTONs 122 points. UCLA was third in the standings scoring 94.2 points, followed by ARIZONA STATEs fourth-place finish with 83 points. USC scored 75 points for fifth place, one point ahead of sixth-place STANFORD. COLORADOs 63 points were seventh in the standings, ARIZONA was eighth with 57 points, CALIFORNIA collected 50.6 points for ninth place, and WASHINGTON STATE had 41.6 points for 10th.

On the womens side, the Ducks scored 185 points for the second-straight year to claim the Conference title. USC had 111.5 points for second place, STANFORD was third with 90 points. WASHINGTONs 82 points were good for fourth place, UCLA was fifth with 66.5 points, just a half point ahead of COLORADO, who placed sixth. ARIZONA tallied 62 points for seventh place, WASHINGTON STATE turned in 45 points for eighth, ARIZONA SATE picked up 41 points for ninth place, and CALIFORNIA had 39.5 points. In 11th place with 23.5 points was OREGON STATE and UTAH scored three points.

The championships featured five meet records over the weekend and a first-ever 1-2-3 womens finish in the 100 meter and 200 meter races, as well as several other firsts.

[ Related highlights: Oregon women sweep podium in 100m and 200m ]

Arizona States Maggie Ewen was the first of 27 champions crown on "finals Sunday." Her throw of 209-7/63.88m was more than enough to give her the hammer throw individual title. Stanfords Valarie Allman was the next-closest competitor with a throw of 194-7/59.31m. CALIFORNIAs Ilse Kaaja was third with a mark of 192-11/58.80m.

Kicking off the running races was a record-breaking performance by the Oregon women who won the race with a time of 42.71. The time set the meet record, breaking the standard set by USC last year. The Trojans were second with a time of 43.46, followed by Colorado (45.22).

The mens 4x100-meter relay was also exciting as the Sun Devils and Trojans battled to the finish line. ASU pulled out slightly in front with a time of 39.54, with USC crossing the finish line in a time of 39.74. The Ducks were third, posting time of 39.84.

Stanford took the top-two spots in the womens 1,500 meter race, Elise Cranny taking top honors crossing the finish line in a time of 4:17.72. Teammate Rebecca Mehra was second with a time of 4:18.38, followed by UOs Annie Leblanc (4:18.70). It is the first 1,500-meter womens title for the Cardinal since Arianna Lambie won in back-to-back years in 2006 and 2007.

WASHINGTONs Izaic Yorks took the lead from the start and was never challenged, winning the 1,500-meter race with a time of 3:39.14, the fifth-fastest winning time in Championships history, dating back to 1976 when the 1500-meter distance was first contested. Yorks successfully defended his title, but UOs Matthew Maton and Sam Prakel tried to challenge him. They could not catch up, however, crossing the finish line in second (3:39.97) and third place (3:40.11), respectively.

It was a photo-finish in the womens 100-meter hurdles, which featured two of the top-15 hurdlers in the nation. Oregons Sasha Wallace edged out Arizonas Nnenya Hailey by just .01 seconds to grab the title. Wallace ran a time of 13.09 to claim the Ducks first-ever title in the event, while Haileys 13.10 was just enough for second. UOs Alaysha Johnson was third (13.34).

Meanwhile, after setting a meet record in the mens 110-meter hurdles in the prelims with a time of 13.32, Allen cruised to victory, clocking a time of 13.61 seconds. Cals Ashtyn Davis was second with a time of 14.07, while Jaron Thomas of Colorado posted a race time of 14.15 for third place.

Stanfords Olivia Baker surged to the finish in the final 10 meters for the come-from-behind win in the 400-meter race. Her time of 53.20 outpaced USCs Kendall Ellis, who crossed the finish with a time of 53.56. Trojan teammate Cameron Pettigrew was third with a time of 53.62. It was the first Stanford title in the womens 400 meters since 2006 (Chauntae Bayne, 52.35) and only the second all-time.

Oregons Marcus Chambers became a back-to-back champion in the mens 400-meter race, winning with a time of 45.94 seconds. USCs Ricky Morgan Jr. was second with a time of 46.20, followed by Arizonas Miles Parishs third-place finish with a time of 46.79.

Oregon went 1-2-3 in the womens 100 meter with Hannah Cunliffe winning with a time of 11.08 seconds. She paced teammates Arianna Washington (11.19) and Deajah Stevens (11.35) who recorded the first 1-2-3 finish by one team in the womens 100 meter since USC accomplished the feat in 1999. It was also the seventh-straight title win for the Ducks in the event.

The mens 100-meter race was won by ASUs Reggie Lewis, who posted a time of 10.38 seconds. It is the first time since 2001 a Sun Devil has won the event and only the third time all-time. USCs Adoree Jackson, who won his second long-jump Pac-12 crown on Saturday, was second in the 100 meter, posting a time of 10.44, just edging UOs Allen, who finished third with a time of 10.48.

Californias Isabella Marten became the Golden Bears first womens high jump champion since Sheila Hudson in 1990. Marten cleared a mark of 43-8.00/13.31m. It is the third title in the event all-time for Cal but Marten is the second Golden Bear to win it as Hudson also won the first Conference title in 1987. ASUs Keyasia Tibbs was second with a mark of 42-7.00/12.98m and Oregons Sasha Wallace was third (41-9.75/12.74m).

UCLAs Nicholas Scarvelis won his second title of the weekend, posting a throw of 187-10/57.26m in the mens discus, beating a field of 27 participants. Last years Pac-12 Champion in the event, Arizonas Gerhard De Beer was second with a mark of 183-02/55.84m, followed by the Bruin's Dotun Ogundeji who had a throw of 177-01/53.99m.

Oregons Raevyn Rogers defended her Pac-12 title in the 800 meter womens race, grabbing top honors after recording a time of 2:02.41. It was UOs fifth-straight 800-meter title and seventh in eight years. Second-place finisher was teammate Annie Leblanc who turned in a time of 2:03.62, holding off UWs Baylee Mires in third (2:03.91).

[ Related highlights: Oregon's Raevyn Rogers, Annie Leblanc capture top spots in 800M ]

Arizonas Collins Kibet won the 800-meter mens title with a time of 1:47.23, becoming the first Wildcat to win the event since back-to-back champion Patrick Nduwimana won in 1999 and 2000. Oregon picked up eight more points in the event as Grant Grosvenor (1:47.72) was able to hold off Colorados Nick Harris (1:47.89), who was also able to hold off UWs Izaic Yorks (1:48.00) who was attempting a double-win after taking home the 1,500-meter crown.

Washingtons Elizabeth Quick won the pole vault with a height of 13-5.75/4.11m giving the Huskies a third-straight win in the event. She was the only participant to attempt a height over 4.01m. Teammate Kaitlin Zinsli was second with a 12-10.00/3.91m, placing ahead of UCLAs Greta Wagner in third and Helen Ann Haun in fourth despite each of them clearing the same height.

In what was one of the fastest races of the day, featuring three of the top-eight hurdlers in the country, Pac-12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year USCs Jaide Stepter (55.22) defeated Arizonas Sage Watson (55.53) and Nnenya Hailey (55.83) to win her third-straight Pac-12 title in the womens 400-meter hurdles.

In Washington State tradition, CJ Allen kept the 400-meter mens hurdles title in Pullman, defending his crown posting a time of 50.36. It was the sixth 400-meter hurdles title in nine years for the Cougars program. Stanfords Shumway Jackson was second with a time of 51.79, followed by Oregons Ben Theil (51.80).

The Oregon women once again took 1-2-3, this time in the 200-meter race becoming the first program in Conference history to sweep the top-three spots in the womens 100-meter and 200-meter races in the same championship (dating back to 1987). The Ducks collected 27 points in total in the single event, Cunliffe setting a meet-record and picking up 10, crossing the finish line first in a time of 11.08. Ariana Washington was second with a time of 11.19, followed by Deajah Stevens in third place at 11.35. Danielle Barbian was the fourth Duck to score points in the event after finishing sixth with a time of 11.64.

Allen also had a historic performance in the mens 200-meter, becoming the first Duck to win the event since George Walcott in 1983 and only the second all-time in Conference history (since 1960). Allen recorded a time of 20.88 to take first place, followed by Arizona States Reggie Lewis who had a time of 20.92. UOs Marcus Chambers was third with a time of 20.97.

WSUs Thane Pierson cleared a height of 7-3.00/2.21m in the mens high jump to take a spot at the top of the podium. USCs Randall Cunningham was second with a mark of 7-1.75/2.18m, with third place going to UWs Carson Murray at 7-0.50/2.15m.

In the mens triple jump, Stanfords Darian Brooks became the first-ever three-time triple jump champion in Pac-12 Championships history (dating back to 1960). He cleared 51-11.75/15.84m to take the honor. ASUs Tim White was second with a leap of 51-7.00/15.72m and Cals Jonte Grant was third (51-4.50/15.66m).

Colorado went 1-2 in the womens 5,000 meter race with Kaitlyn Benner leading the field with a time of 16:12.82. Teammate and steeplechase champion Erin Clark was second with a time of 16:13.46, followed by Cals Bethan Knights (16:14.10).

Wrapping up the individual races, Colby Gilbert had the home crowd cheering on, helping to push him to the lead in the mens 5,000 meters, putting him on the top of the podium after turning in a time of 13:35.25. He is the first-ever Husky to win the event (since 1960). A Husky would stand on the first and third positions on the podium as teammate Aaron Nelson came in third place with a time of 13:42.06. Colorados Morgan Pearson was second with a time of 13:36.79.

Stanfords Valarie Allman defended her title in the womens discus, throwing a 188-11/57.48m. Ranked eighth in the nation in the event, she defeated USCs Tera Novy, who has recorded the third-furthest throw in the nation this season. Novy posted a mark of 186-07/56.87 to place second. ASUs Ewen was third with a mark of 181-08/55.38m.

The championship wrapped up with the 4x400-meter relays. On the womens side, USC won its fourth-straight title in a time of 3:34.14. Stanford turned in the second-best time at 3:36.19, and Arizona had a 3:36.65 to place third.

The final meet saw the Cardinal win its first-ever 4x400-meter relay, edging out Arizona. Stanford had a time of 3:08.13, Shumway putting all of his efforts to keep the lead to the finish line and stay ahead of the Wildcats, who finished with a time of 3:08.70. ASUs time of 3:09.76 was good enough for third place.

For full results, exclusive features and information about the 2016 Pac-12 Track & Field Championships, visit www.pac-12.com/track-field/championships .

TEAM STANDINGS

WOMEN
1. Oregon - 185
2. USC - 11.50
3. Stanford - 90
4. Washington - 82
5. UCLA - 66.50
6. Colorado - 66
7. Arizona - 62
8. Washington State 45
9. Arizona State - 41
10. California - 39.50
11. Oregon State - 23.5
12. Utah - 3

MEN
1. Oregon - 155.60
2. Washington - 122
3. UCLA - 94.20
4. Arizona State - 83
5. USC - 75
6. Stanford - 74
7. Colorado - 63
8. Arizona - 57
9. California - 50.60
10. Washington State - 41.60

Pac-12 Championships Individual Champions
SUNDAY
Womens Hammer - Maggie Ewen, ASU, 209-07/63.88m
Womens 4x100m - Oregon, 42.71*
Mens 4x100m - Arizona State, 39.54
Womens 1500m - Elise Cranny, Stanford, 4:17.72
Mens 1500m - Izaic Yorks, WASH, 3:39.14
Womens 100m-Hurdles - Sasha Wallace, ORE, 13.09
Mens 110-Hurdles - Devon Allen, ORE, 13.61
Womens 400m - Olivia Baker, STAN, 53.20
Mens 400m - Marcus Chambers, ORE, 45.94
Womens Triple Jump - Isabella Marten, CAL, 43-8,00/13.31m
Womens 100m - Hannah Cunliffe, ORE, 11.08
Mens 100m - Devon Allen, ORE, 10.38
Mens Discus - Nicholas Scarvelis, UCLA, 187-10/57.28m
Womens 800m - Raevyn Rogers, ORE, 2:02.41
Mens 800m - Collins Kibet, ARIZ, 1:47.23
Womens Pole Vault - Elizabeth Quick, WASH, 13-5.75/4.11m
Womens 400m-Hurdles - Jaide Stepter, USC, 55.22
Mens 400m-Hurdles - CJ Allen, WSU, 50.36
Womens 200m - Hannah Cunliffe, ORE, 22.49*
Mens 200m - Devon Allen, ORE, 20.88
Mens High Jump - Thane Pierson, WSU, 7-3.00/2.21m
Mens Triple Jump - Darian Brooks, STAN, 51-11.75/15.84m
Womens 5,000m - Kaitlyn Benner, COLO, 16:12.82
Mens 5,000m - Colby Gilbert, WASH, 13:35.20
Womens Discus - Valarie Allman, STAN, 188-11/57.58m
Womens 4x400m - USC, 3:34.14
Mens 4x400m - Stanford, 3:08.13

SATURDAY
Mens Hammer - Greg Skipper, ORE, 230-09/70.34m
Womens Shot Put - Brittany Mann, ORE, 55-7.00/16.94m
Womens Long Jump - Kylie Price, UCLA, 21-0.50/6.41m
Womens High Jump - Lisanne Hagens, ARIZ, 5-8.75/1.75m
Womens Javelin - Mackenzie Little, STAN, 176-02/53.71
Womens 3,000-Meter Steeplechase - Erin Clark, COLO, 9:48.72*
Mens 3,000-Meter Steeplechase - Aaron Nelson, WASH, 8:39.58
Mens Pole Vault - Jax Thoirs, WASH, 17-8.50/5.40m
Mens Javelin - Cody Danielson, ORE, 238-05/72.66m
Mens Shot Put - Nicholas Scarvelis, UCLA, 67-4.75/20.54m
Mens Long Jump - Adoree Jackson, USC, 7.71m/25-3.50
Womens 10,000 Meters - Katie Knight, WASH, 33:20.02*
Mens 10,000 Meters - Edward Cheserek, ORE, 28:58.57
*110-meter hurdles prelim - Devon Allen sets meet record, 13.32

MULTIS
Decathlon - Pau Tonnesen, ARIZ, 7942
Heptathlon - Amalie Iuel, 6011

* meet record