Yellowjacket Women Shine at Virginia Wesleyan Spring Break Invite Track and Field Events
Yellowjacket Women Compete at Virginia Wesleyan Spring Break Invite, with track and field events featuring strong performances from UW-Superior athletes.
The Big PictureThe UW-Superior Yellowjacket women's track and field team excelled at the Betty S. Rogers Spring Break Invitational, showcasing their talent in various events.
By the Numbers- Allison Alessi secured a fourth-place finish in the 100-meter dash preliminary, setting a personal record of 13.58 seconds.
- The 4-x-200-meter relay team clinched second place with a time of 1:55.08, highlighting the team's relay prowess.
- Six Yellowjacket women participated in track and field events, with notable performances in the 100-meter dash and relay competitions.
- A strong showing in the hammer throw by Sydney Cox, who secured a third-place finish with a throw of 31.32 meters, added to the team's success.
- Despite a competitive long jump field, UW-Superior athletes like Summer Hesseldahl and Myla Volk delivered commendable performances.
The Yellowjackets will continue competing at the Betty S. Rogers Track and Field Center for day two of the Virginia Wesleyan Spring Break Invitational, starting at 11 a.m.
Bottom LineUW-Superior's Yellowjacket women's track and field team showcased strong performances at the Virginia Wesleyan event, with promising prospects for future competitions.
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