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Van Nynatten Sets Discus Program Record As Women's Track and Field Competes at Georgia Tech, UConn Northeast Challenge
April 18, 2026 | Women's Track & Field
ATLANTA, Ga. — The University of Massachusetts women's track and field team had a busy weekend, competing at the Georgia Tech Invitational in Atlanta, Ga. and UConn Northeast Challenge in Storrs, Conn. on April 17-18.
Highlights from Competition:
Georgia Tech Invitational
UConn Northeast Challenge
Up Next
The Minutewomen return to action for the Penn Relays in Philadelphia, Penn. starting on Thursday, April 23.
Highlights from Competition:
Georgia Tech Invitational
- Jaliyah Burns placed eighth in the women's hammer throw with a toss of 171'2".
- Shakira Cadet placed sixth in the women's long jump with a leap of 18'11.25".
- Coco Van Nynatten placed second in the women's discus throw with a toss of 160'8". With her throw, Van Nynatten set the Women's Discus Outdoor Program Record.
- Tolu Odetola placed fourth in the women's triple jump with a jump of 40'3.5", moving up to third all time in women's outdoor program history.
UConn Northeast Challenge
- Elizabeth Hopkins placed fifth in the women's javelin throw with a toss of 136'3".
- Bridget Lee placed third in the women's long jump with a leap of 18'9.25". ?Maia Perillo placed sixth in the women's pole vault with a clear of 11'1.75".
Up Next
The Minutewomen return to action for the Penn Relays in Philadelphia, Penn. starting on Thursday, April 23.
Players Mentioned
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