Women's Track Caps Georgia Tech Invitational with Personal Bests

Saturday, April 21

Atlanta, Ga.

11:00 a.m.

University of North Florida

Georgia Tech

Hallie Grimes races toward the finish line

Photo by: Todd Drexler

Women's Track Caps Georgia Tech Invitational with Personal Bests

4/21/2018 10:25:00 PM | Women's Track

By: North Florida Athletics

Meet: Georgia Tech Invitational
Location: George Griffin Track (Atlanta)
Date: Saturday, Apr. 21, 2018

Results Link
Final Results: PDF

STARTING BLOCK
Several North Florida women's track athletes collected personal bests performances on Saturday's final day of competition at the Georgia Tech Invitational.

AROUND THE TRACK
- In the 400m, senior Hallie Grimes clocked a PR of 54.72, sprinting to the top of the ASUN list for the event this season. Freshman Syd Steele lowered her personal best to 57.91
- Claudia Jalon (2:11) and Skye Zeller (2:12) both posted Top 10 finishes in the 800m

ON THE FIELD
- Senior Alyssa Young finished tied for 4th in the high jump following another jump of 1.68m (5-06.00). Sophomore Khorri Newton collected a PR with a mark of 1.63m (5-04.25)
- Sophomore Louisa Washburn followed up her PR mark in the pole vault last week with another strong mark of 3.89m (12-09.00) en route to finishing third in the event

Comments from Coach Pigg:
"This was a great trip for our team. They competed well and continued to grow as a team. They really support one another and take pride in doing so. We had a lot to be proud of this week. Now it's time to focus on closing out the semester with a strong finals week performance."

"Hallie Grimes broke the 55 second barrier in the 400m with a PR of 54.72. It has been a goal of hers for a long time and it was fantastic to see her break through in the final regular season road meet of her career. She has worked hard and delivered on race day. It was also nice to see Syd Steele PR in the event for the second straight meet. Louise Washburn finished fourth in the pole vault and backed up her great mark last week with another strong mark in swirling winds today. She is doing great this season. Claudia Jalon and Skye Zeller ran well in the 800m and have placed themselves solidly in second and third on the ASUN performance list. Alyssa Young had another solid day in the high jump. She is consistent at this height and primed for a big PR soon. Khorri Newton had a break out day placing 6th with a lifetime best of 1.63m . It's great to see Khorri a day when all her hard work and dedication shows through in the height of her jump."

UP NEXT:
North Florida closes its outdoor regular season slate on Friday (Apr. 27) with the North Florida Invite at Hodges Stadium.

UNF RESULTS

Running Events

400m
8. Hallie Grimes - 54.72 PR
27. Syd Steele - 57.91 PR
36. Jenn Brunson - 59.01

400m Hurdles
11. Jade Sullivan - 1:03.58 PR

800m
4. Claudia Jalon - 2:11.66
8. Skye Zeller - 2:12.93
24. Harley Horsley - 2:19.57

Field Events

High Jump
T4. Alyssa Young - 1.68m (5-06.00)
6. Khorri Newton - 1.63m (5-04.25) PR

Pole Vault
3. Louisa Washburn - 3.89m (12-09.00)