MM 7.18: Allen, Akinduro to represent Maryland track and field internationally

By Ryan Martin

Maryland track and field’s Rhys Allen and Tolu Akinduro were invited by their respective countries to compete in upcoming U20 continental championships.

Allen, a rising sophomore, is set to throw discus for Great Britain in the U20 European Championships in Jerusalem, Israel. As a freshman, Allen finished placed top-10 in every outdoor event, including a personal-best 51.86-meter throw to win the Kehoe Twilight Meet.

Akinduro, also coming off a promising freshman outdoor season, will travel to Mayagüez, Puerto Rico to compete in the triple jump for Canada in the U20 Pan American Championships. She joined impressive Maryland company this past May, as her 12.56-meter jump in the Big Ten Outdoor Championships was good enough for sixth all-time in school history.

“As a program, we always encourage our athletes to make international teams and have the experience to represent their country,” Maryland track and field head coach Andrew Valmon said in a release. “I am proud of Rhys and Tolu for earning these opportunities and for working hard this summer.”

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