Women’s Track and Field Wins Two Events, Takes Day 1 Lead at MIAA Outdoor Championships

Senior distance runner Rebecca Markham and junior thrower Greta Robrahn helped the Hope College women’s track and field get off to a strong start at the MIAA Outdoor Championships on Thursday. Both delivered winning performances and propelled the Flying Dutch to a Day 1 total of 70 points at the MIAA Outdoor Championships hosted by Calvin University at Gainey Athletic Complex. Hope takes a six-point lead over second-place Calvin and nine-point lead over third-place Trine University heading into the final day of the seven-team meet on Friday, May 3. The competition begins at noon. Markham (Hoffman Estates, Illinois / William…