Chapman breaks school record on first first day of Virginia Tech Invitational

BLACKSBURG, Va. - The NC State track and field program recently traveled to Blacksburg to compete in the Virginia Tech Invitational, their second event of the season. The Wolfpack saw multiple athletes set personal bests and watched senior Timara Chapman claim a school record for her time in the women's 500m.

SPRINTS
In the women's 500m final, Timara Chapman broke a school record for her time of 1:15:58. The Wolfpack senior's performance earned her second place overall in the event. Right behind Chapman was NC State junior Caroline Lewis, who set a personal best in the 500m for the second straight year at the Virginia Tech Invitational. Her time of 1:16:85 now ranks third all time in NC State history.

Ally Henson got the Wolfpack off to a hot start on the day, moving past the women's 60m hurdles prelims with a time of 8.61. After advancing to the final, she bested her original time, registering a final time of 8.54 to claim fourth place. She is now tied for the sixth fastest time in Wolfpack history with teammate Mikieja Covington.

JUMPS
Wolfpack senior Jirah Sidberry represented the Pack in the women's triple jump final and finished in first place with a distance of 12.71m (41'8.5"). This now gives her the fifth best time in school history.

The Wolfpack also had some veteran talent on display in the men's triple jump, as senior Jamar Davis finished third overall with a jump of 15.25m (50'2.5").

THROWS
In the men's weight throw, NC State freshman Nathan Lau took eighth place with a best distance of 16.16m (53'0.25").

The Wolfpack had two athletes achieve personal records and finish in the top 10 in the women's weight throw final. Makala Wright took third place with a throw of 19.05m (62'6.0"), while Mahkayla Hart finished in ninth place, recording a throw of 17.15m (56'3.25").

UP NEXT: The Wolfpack will be in action tomorrow for the second day of the Virginia Tech Invitational.

RESULTS

WOMEN"S 60M HURDLES PRELIMS

Ally Henson - 8.61 (6th)
Jakerra Covington - 9:45 (19th)

WOMEN'S 60M PRELIMS

Imunique Archie - 7.83 (13th)
Alexis Patterson - 8.23 (23rd)

MEN'S 60M PRELIMS

Henry Young - 6.91 (11th)
Isaiah Gadson - 6.95 (6.491) (13th)

WOMEN'S 60M HURDLES FINAL

Ally Henson - 8.54 (4th)

WOMEN'S 500M FINAL

Timara Chapman - 1:15:58 (2nd)
Caroline Lewis - 1:16:85 (3rd)

WOMEN'S 300M FINAL

Allison Payton - 42.52 (17th)

WOMEN'S TRIPLE JUMP FINAL

Jirah Sidberry - 12.71m (41'8.5") (1st)

MEN'S WEIGHT THROW FINAL

Nathan Lau - 16.16m (53'0.25") (8th)

MEN'S TRIPLE JUMP FINAL

Jamar Davis - 15.25m (50'2.5") (3rd)

WOMEN'S WEIGHT THROW FINAL

Makala Wright - 19.05m (62'6.0") (3rd)
Mahkayla Hart - 17.15m (56'3.25") (9th)
Sydney Freeman - 15.89m (52'1.75") (11th)

Chapman breaks school record on first first day of Virginia Tech Invitational

Players Mentioned

Imunique Archie

Timara Chapman

Jakerra Covington

Jamar Davis

Sydney Freeman

Isaiah Gadson

Mahkayla Hart

Ally Henson

Nathan Lau

Caroline Lewis

Jirah Sidberry

Makala Wright

Henry Young

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