Lau Sets Personal Best at First Day of Camel Invite
2/3/2023 8:04:00 PM | Track
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
MEN WEIGHT THROW
WOMEN WEIGHT THROW
WOMEN LONG JUMP
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
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