Lions Continue to Set New Benchmarks as Women's Track and Field Competes in Steemer Showcase
The Penn State Behrend women’s track and field team continued to set personal bests this weekend as they took part in the Steemer Showcase hosted by Wittenberg University.
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio – The Penn State Behrend women's track and field team continued to set personal bests this weekend as they took part in the Steemer Showcase hosted by Wittenberg University.
Key Moments:
* Haley Felton (Midway, PA/Fort Cherry) kicked off the day by setting a new personal record in the 60m, finishing in 10th place with a time of 9.05
* Felton also anchored the 4x400, giving the Lions a win in their respective heat along with Victoria Dieterich (Oakmont, PA/Riverview), Izzy Spires (Wattsburg,PA/Seneca) and Ivy Laffan (Waterford, PA/Fort LeBoeuf), completing the relay in 4:28.39
* Dieterich also set a PR in the 60m with a time of 9.07
* Spires set her own career best in the 500m dash, finishing in 1:25.65
* Olivia Nola (Erie, PA/Collegiate Academy) wrapped up the 3000m with a mark of 10:48.79, placing third
* Shannon Burns (Jefferson, OH/Jefferson) set another PR in the long jump with a leap of 4.51m
Up Next:
* Behrend will head to Ashland University for another meet next weekend, beginning on Friday, February 4 for a two-day event