MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. - The Virginia State University Women's Outdoor Track & Field team opened the season Saturday at the 4th Annual Adidas Trojan Challenge hosted by Mount Olive. The Trojans competed in ten events at the Ray McDonald Sr. Sports Complex.
Starting with track events, Sophomore Alandina Hyppolite, finished 1st of 35 competitors in the 800 meter dash, in which she set a personal best record which was 2:22.24. Junior, Jada Harris finished 14th after finishing in 2:38.81. The two Freshman made their debuts this weekend in Sydni Patterson (2:41.05) and Manuela Deigh (2:45.14).
Junior sprinter, Glenda Jenkins competed in the 100 meter dash preliminary. She placed 7th out of 25 competitors posting a 12.60 time which landed her in 2nd place for her heat. She was followed by Freshman Shakell Williams (13.36) and Sophomore Jordan Burzynski (13.43).
Jenkins, Williams, Burzynski and Freshman Charnae Merrell took home first place in the 4x100 Relay Final finishing in 49.52.
In the 100 Hurdles, Senior Ania Thomas won her heat and placed 3rd of 16 contenders in the prelims posting a 15.83.
In the 200 meter dash final, Williams posted a 28.48 finish to 23rd after winning her heat.
Senior Deriel Green finished the 400 meter dash in 1:08.54 seconds which landed her in 22nd place.
When it came down to the 1500, Sophomore Ruby Williams set a personal best finishing in 5:55.32 followed by Deigh (6:13.13) and Senior Scheleck Laraque who also set a personal best (6:35.04).
During the field events, Virginia State sent one athlete to compete in the Shot Put and Discus. Freshman Jael Bryant made her debut this weekend as a 9.18m shot put throw landed her 3rd in her flight and 22nd of 34 contenders. When it came to the Discus, she posted a 18.35m throw.
Up Next
The Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field teams will travel to High Point University in High Point, North Carolina to compete in the Vertklasse Meet. The meet is scheduled for Thursday and Friday, April 1-2 starting at 10 a.m.
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