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Allen Advances at World Championships

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TAMPERE, Finland – Wichita State student-athlete Rayvon Allen advanced to the finals of the IAAF World U20 Championships early Tuesday morning.

Freshman Rayvon Allen advanced to the long jump finals of the IAAF World U20 Championships on Wednesday, July 11 at 9:55 p.m. CT.

The all-conference athlete recorded a mark of 7.36m/24-1.75 on his first attempt He followed with his qualifying mark of 7.58m/24-10.5 on his second leap, before fouling on his final attempt. The St. Louis, Mo., native finished fifth in the second flight and seventh overall, advancing him to the finals on Wednesday, July 11.