Results
The Aquinas women's track and field team competed at day one of the SVSU Jets Pizza Invitational in Saginaw, Michigan on Friday (Jan. 24).
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Victoria Faber broke her own school record in the pole vault with a mark of 3.87 meters (12-8 1/4) to improve on her "A" standard mark. It is currently the highest vault in the country.Â
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The Distance Medley Relay (DMR) team of
Whitney Taylor,
Nicole Diekema,
Maggie Whitney and
Tannah Adgate achieved an "A" standard time crossing the line in 12:19.59. The team came in second place at the meet.
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Tyra Hunter hit the "A" standard in the 60 meter hurdles with a time of 8.99 seconds to qualify for March's NAIA National Championships in Brookings, South Dakota. She placed fourth overall in the preliminary round and qualified for the finals.
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Gabby Brandonisio had a time of 18:09.18 in the 5000 meters to obtain an "A" standard qualifying mark. She finished in fourth place overall in the event.
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The Saints are at day two of the SVSU Jets Pizza Invitational tomorrow (Jan. 25) beginning at 11:00 AM.
Here is the link to the men's recap from day one.Â