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Battle in Beantown
Massachusetts Women's Track And Field Sets School Record In 4x400-Meter Relay
January 21, 2023 | Women's Track & Field
The Minutewomen set three new all-time program best marks at the Battle in Beantown.
BOSTON, Mass. - The University of Massachusetts women's track and field team was successful at Saturday's Battle in Beantown, highlighted by the setting of a new 4x400-meter relay school record.
Highlights from Competition:
- Eugenia Fairhurst placed seventh in the mile in 4:59.35.
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Daniella Pierre took seventh in the 400-meter dash in 59.21 seconds.
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Elizabeth Hoenes captured sixth in the 300-meter dash in 41.97 seconds. Faith Richardson was on her heels, taking seventh place in 42.06 seconds.
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Gabriella Pagnini bettered her No. 3 all-time mark in the weight throw, recording a 53' 9" toss.
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Elizabeth Donnelly won the 800m run in 2:12.18, good for No. 4 all-time in the event. Hannah Rose Beckman followed in seventh, crossing the finish line in 2:20.88.
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Grace Phair placed fourth in the 3,000-meter run in 10:14.66.
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The UMass 4x400-meter relay 'A' team, consisting of Kathryn Nippert, Jennifer Nadig, Sadai Headley-Mawasi, and Lillian Kirry, were the runners-up in the event and set the new school record, recording a time of 3:45.89. The 'B' team of Sarah Witt, Caroline Mullady, Elizabeth Hoenes, and Marielsa McBride followed in fourth place (3:55.31).
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Courtney Rowland and Madelyn Krohto tied for first place in high jump, each clearing 5' 1". Marielsa McBride cleared 5' 3.75" for fourth place.
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Aaliyah Alleyne threw 37' 11.5" in shot put, good for seventh place.
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Jordan Lafave leapt 18' 2.25" in the long jump for a sixth place finish.
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Gabrielle Bilong took seventh in the triple jump with a 37' 6.75" leap.
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Rose Wagner leapt to fifth place in pole vault, clearing 11' 9.75".
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The Minutewomen return to action on Friday, Jan. 27 at the John Thomas Terrier Classic at Boston University, and Saturday, Jan. 28 at the UMass Lowell Speed Challenge at the TRACK at New Balance.
