It was a podium finish for Emma Kimoto in the women’s high jump event at the Harry Jerome Classic on Thursday at Swangard Stadium.
The Richmond Kajaks member and University of Indiana graduate cleared 1.76 metres to finish third behind Americans Amina Smith (1.88M) and Tynita Townsend (1.84M).
Kimoto stepped into the competition when the bar reached 1.66M and cleared that height on her first attempt. She did the same at 1.71M and needed her third and final jump to clear 1.76M.
The 27-year-old McMath graduate had a decorated NCAA career at the University of Indiana — earning Academic All Big 10 honours for two years. Her best jump this season of 1.78M — accomplished earlier this month in Coquitlam — currently has her ranked No. 2 in Canada.
On the track, the Kajaks were represented in some of the youth 4x100 relay events. The 2008 boys team finished third in a time of 1:01.48, while the 2006 girls team was fifth in a time of 57.02 seconds.
