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AUSTIN, Texas. – Belmont University Track & Field traveled to Texas this weekend for the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays hosted by the University of Texas and the Bobcat Invitational hosted by Texas State University. The Bruins competed on Thursday and Friday at both meets and earned multiple PRs over the weekend.

Hurdler Jennifer Mims was a standout competitor this weekend, running back-to-back season bests in the 400m hurdles. On Thursday she ran 1:00.95 at Texas Relays, and the next day ran 1:00.77 at the Bobcat Invitational. This new time solidifies her spot as number one in the MVC in her event. Mims also placed 6th at the Bobcat invitational. 

Also on Thursday, Kate Briscoe and Maggie Swarr both threw new personal bests in the javelin. Swarr threw for 43.94m, and Briscoe hit 45.25m. Briscoe also placed 4th in the event at the Bobcat Invitational. With these performances the two athletes have earned the top two spots in conference javelin rankings.

Pole vaulter Jack Perry earned 4th place after clearing 5.00m, which ties his current personal best. Perry placed 4th place at the Bobcat Invitational and now sits at the MVC’s number two spot in his event.

On Friday, Aiyah Siggers competed in the 100m hurdles at Texas Relays and earned a PR of 14.16, placing 6th in the timed finals section of competition.

Friday also saw the conclusion of the heptathalon for Carlota Salgado García. The day prior, she hit new personal bests in the shot put (10.49m) and 200m (26.28). On Friday she threw a new best distance of 33.09m in the javelin, and ended the competition with 4753 points; a personal best which earned her 6th place at the Bobcat Invitational. She is also ranked number one in the MVC, exactly 200 points ahead of the second place athlete.

The Bruins will be back in action April 10-11 for the Tennessee Invite in Knoxville, Tenn. 

 

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