April 28, 2012

DES MONIES, Iowa. ---- Members of the Samford track and field team competed in two separate meets this weekend, with three heading to the annual Drake Relays in Des Moines, Iowa, while six others traveled to Troy, Ala., for the Coach "O" Invitational.

At Drake, Claire Goodson finished sixth in the women's pole vault with a height of 12-7.5 (3.85m). Michael Seaman finished seventh in the men's competition, clearing 16-10.75 (5.15m). Julie McDonald also finished 23rd in the women's 100-meter hurdles (14.78).

At the Coach "O" Invitational, Emily Allen set a new school record in the women's hammer throw, placing second with a impressive toss of 182-1 (55.51m). Katelyn Poole set a new PR in the event as well, placing 13th (138-1, 42.10m). Chenelle Terry finished second in the women's high jump with a height of 5-6.5 (1.69m), the highest mark of any collegiate competitor in the field. Shelby Builta placed third in the women's javelin (127-5, 38.84m) while Thomas Oliver placed sixth in the men's competition (187-11, 57.29m). Builta also competed in the women's discus, placing fifth (137-10, 42.03m), while Kristen Brining finished 10th (128-11, 39.31m).

Next weekend, the Bulldogs will host the Samford Multi with two days of competition kicking off on Friday, May 4.