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Raleigh Relays
Wolfpack Begins Outdoor Competition at Raleigh Relays
3/25/2021 10:54:00 PM | Track
RALEIGH - The NC State track & field teams kicked off their outdoor seasons Thursday at the Raleigh Relays.
THROWS
Timara Chapman posted a pair of PRs in throwing events, tabbing an 11.98m (39'3.75") in the shot put in addition to a 36.13m (118'6") in javelin.
SPRINTS
Akira Rhodes advanced into the finals of the women's 100m hurdles, running a 13.51 that was the third-fastest time of the day. The mark additionally ties the 17th-fastest time in the country and fourth-best in program history.
On the men's side, Cameron Murray qualified for the 110m hurdles finals with a time of 13.94(+2.6) that was the second-best overall mark in the event.
In the men's 100m prelims, Cravont Charleston ran the fastest time of the day with a 10.24(+3.1) over two-tenths of a second faster than the second-quickest time. The time was good to send him to Saturday's finals.
Alan Alvarez also qualified for the finals with a 10.57(+3.1), the fourth-best time in the event.
DISTANCE
Redshirt senior Joe Bistritz clocked a personal-best 3:49.30 in the men's 1500m and was the highest finisher for the Wolfpack in the event.
Hannes Burger posted the fastest time for the NC State men in the 5000m with a 13:51.86 that was additionally a personal best. His mark is 10th-best in the NCAA.
Sophomore Kelsey Chmiel took second in the women's 10000m, running a 33:40.20. The mark is the second-fastest in the nation.
UP NEXT
NC State continues Raleigh Relays competition Friday, Mar. 26.
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