Lau Sets Personal Best at First Day of Camel Invite

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - The NC State Track and Field program kicked off action at day one of the Camel City Invitational with freshman Nathan Lau setting a new personal best mark in the men's weight throw.

THROWS
Lau claimed seventh place in the men's weight throw with a throw of 16.73m (54'10.75"), a new personal best mark for the freshman. Each of Lau's three attempted throws at the Camel City Invite were better than his previous personal best of 16.16m (53'0.25").

On the women's side of the weight throw, Makala Wright earned second place with a throw of 18.11m (59'05.00"). Fellow sophomore Mahkalya Hart also competed in the event, claiming fourth with her mark of 17.04m (55'11.00").

JUMPS
Freshman Jakerra Covington debuted in the women's long jump, posting a best of 4.89m (16'00.25").

UP NEXT
The Wolfpack returns to action Saturday, February 4 on day two of the Camel City Invitational.

RESULTS

WOMEN 60M HURDLES PRELIM

Jakerra Covington - 9.34 (16th)

MEN WEIGHT THROW

Nathan Lau - 16.73 (54'10.75") (7th)

WOMEN WEIGHT THROW

Makala Wright - 18.11m (59'05.00"), 2nd
Mahkayla Hart - 17.04m (55'11.00"), 4th
Sydney Freeman - 15.51m (50'10.75"), 12th

WOMEN LONG JUMP

Jakerra Covington - 4.89m (16'00.25"), 15th

Lau Sets Personal Best at First Day of Camel Invite

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