Photo by: Tim Cowie/Tim Cowie Photography
March 26, 2021 | Track & Field
ROCK HILL, S.C. – On Friday afternoon Gardner-Webb competed in the first day of the Winthrop Invitational, which was showcased by Julian Smallwood breaking the school record that he set just two weeks ago.Â
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Callie Rhea took home first place for the Runnin' Bulldogs in the women's javelin by hitting a mark of 33.42 meters, which marks a personal best for Rhea.
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In the men's hammer, Kenny VanVorst placed third by hitting a mark of 56.78 meters. Joshua Fischer placed fifth by hitting a mark of 55.42 meters, which marks a personal best for him.
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As for the women's high jump, Khalilah Conway placed seventh by hitting a mark of 1.50 meters.
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Austin Evans placed fifth in the men's triple jump by hitting a mark of 13.47 meters.
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In the men's shot put, Julian Smallwood placed second for Gardner-Webb by hitting a mark of 17.31 meters, which is a personal best for Smallwood, and a new program record as well. Josh Fischer placed sixth by hitting a mark of 15.56, which is a personal best and a top eight program record.
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Taylor Hotchkiss placed fourth in the women's long jump by hitting a mark of 5.26 meters, which is a personal best for her.Â
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Chase Thornhill took second for the 'Dogs in the men's 200 meters with a time of 21.96 at the finish.
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As for the men's 800 meters, Patrick Sastre placed fourth overall with a time of 1:57.79 at the finish.Â
Amy Prug finished a the women's 5,000 meter with a time of 19:08.80, which is top nine mark in the programs history.
Taliah Wade hit a personal best in the women's hammer by hitting a mark of 45.96 meters.
Hannah Mitchell placed ninth in the women's 800 meters with a time of 2:20.16, which is a personal best for her.
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Gardner-Webb Track and Field will be back in action tomorrow for day two of the Winthrop Invitational.Â
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Callie Rhea took home first place for the Runnin' Bulldogs in the women's javelin by hitting a mark of 33.42 meters, which marks a personal best for Rhea.
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In the men's hammer, Kenny VanVorst placed third by hitting a mark of 56.78 meters. Joshua Fischer placed fifth by hitting a mark of 55.42 meters, which marks a personal best for him.
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As for the women's high jump, Khalilah Conway placed seventh by hitting a mark of 1.50 meters.
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Austin Evans placed fifth in the men's triple jump by hitting a mark of 13.47 meters.
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In the men's shot put, Julian Smallwood placed second for Gardner-Webb by hitting a mark of 17.31 meters, which is a personal best for Smallwood, and a new program record as well. Josh Fischer placed sixth by hitting a mark of 15.56, which is a personal best and a top eight program record.
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Taylor Hotchkiss placed fourth in the women's long jump by hitting a mark of 5.26 meters, which is a personal best for her.Â
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Chase Thornhill took second for the 'Dogs in the men's 200 meters with a time of 21.96 at the finish.
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As for the men's 800 meters, Patrick Sastre placed fourth overall with a time of 1:57.79 at the finish.Â
Amy Prug finished a the women's 5,000 meter with a time of 19:08.80, which is top nine mark in the programs history.
Taliah Wade hit a personal best in the women's hammer by hitting a mark of 45.96 meters.
Hannah Mitchell placed ninth in the women's 800 meters with a time of 2:20.16, which is a personal best for her.
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Gardner-Webb Track and Field will be back in action tomorrow for day two of the Winthrop Invitational.Â
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