Margaret Simmons Invite
March 25-26, 2022
Murray, Ky.
-- Kaitlyn Walker bested her career PR in 5,000 (18:33.50) while winning the event overall
--Kassidy Dexheimer placed fifth overall in the 1,500m (4:43.64), which is less than two seconds off her career outdoor PR
-- Emily Lemke set a career PR in the 1,500m (4:56.94)
-- Dominika Baranska set a career PR in the hammer throw (50.72/166-5) for sixth place overall
-- Stephanie Montenegro broke her previous best in the hammer throw (40.89m/134-2)
-- Chessy Nikonowicz placed fourth in the 5,000 (19:27.39) while teammate Alexis Fischer took sixth (19:43.00)
-- Jamirah Meeks placed fifth in the javelin (30.52m)

FROM HEAD COACH MARCUS EVANS
"Weather was not ideal so I was thrilled to come out of the meet with some PRs and strong showings. Our squad showed up with no excuses and executed what we asked."

"Distance is continuing to shattered their personal bests. Throws are gaining confidence every time in the ring. Sprinters, hurdlers, and jumpers are improving through hard training blocks."

"Kassidy and Kaitlyn were some highlights of the day both setting up for some great races at Wash U next week. Emily Lemke also ran tough and willed her way to a big PR in the 1500m."

"Stephanie and Dominika led the way for our field events with great performances. They are trusting the process and seeing the fruit of that labor."

"I love the momentum we are rolling with right now. I feel like week to week our athletes are stepping off the bus with the confidence to win events."