Posted: Apr 11, 2011
Emory University junior Ian Francis recorded a provisional qualifying mark in the triple jump, while competing at the Ole Miss Invitational last weekend. Francis’ jump of 14.33 meters was .13 meters better than the NCAA provisional qualifying mark, and the sixth-best jump by a Division III athlete this season. He finished ninth overall in the event. Francis also placed 17th in the long jump with a leap of 6.24 meters.