North Carolina State University Athletics
Sidberry Earns Event Win On Second Day of Shamrock Invite
3/16/2024 10:17:00 AM | Track
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - The NC State track and field returned to action last night, picking up an event victory on the second day of the Alan Connie Shamrock Invite.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Jumps
Jirah Sidberry stole the show for the Pack on Friday, winning the women's long jump with a mark of 6.06m that earned her the gold.Â
In the men's long jump, Jamar Davis kicked his outdoor campaign off with a second-place finish of 7.32m.
Throws
Makala Wright earned a podium finish in the women's hammer throw, taking second place after throwing 54.36m. Sydney Freeman joined her teammate in the event and finished fifth overall with a mark of 49.85m.
Sprints
Ally Henson ran a time of 12.23 in the women's 100m semifinal to qualify for the final. On the men's side of the event, Myles Epstein also moved on to the final with a time of 10.71 that earned him eighth overall in the semifinal round.
In the women's 100m hurdles prelim, Jakerra Covington came in second with a time of 14.90. She advanced to the semifinal where she clocked in at 15.30 to take eighth place and qualify for the final. Henson also ran in the event and moved on to the final with a first-place finish of 13.78.
UP NEXT
The Wolfpack returns to action on Saturday, March 16 for the final day of the Alan Connie Shamrock Invite in Myrtle Beach.
RESULTS
WOMEN'S LONG JUMP
HOW IT HAPPENED
Jumps
Jirah Sidberry stole the show for the Pack on Friday, winning the women's long jump with a mark of 6.06m that earned her the gold.Â
In the men's long jump, Jamar Davis kicked his outdoor campaign off with a second-place finish of 7.32m.
Throws
Makala Wright earned a podium finish in the women's hammer throw, taking second place after throwing 54.36m. Sydney Freeman joined her teammate in the event and finished fifth overall with a mark of 49.85m.
Sprints
Ally Henson ran a time of 12.23 in the women's 100m semifinal to qualify for the final. On the men's side of the event, Myles Epstein also moved on to the final with a time of 10.71 that earned him eighth overall in the semifinal round.
In the women's 100m hurdles prelim, Jakerra Covington came in second with a time of 14.90. She advanced to the semifinal where she clocked in at 15.30 to take eighth place and qualify for the final. Henson also ran in the event and moved on to the final with a first-place finish of 13.78.
UP NEXT
The Wolfpack returns to action on Saturday, March 16 for the final day of the Alan Connie Shamrock Invite in Myrtle Beach.
RESULTS
WOMEN'S LONG JUMP
- Jirah Sidberry - 6.06m (19'10.75") (1st)
- Jamar Davis - 7.32m (24'00.25") (2nd)
- Makala Wright - 54.36m (178'04.00") (2nd)
- Sydney Freeman - 49.85m (163'06.00") (5th)
- Clara Willard - 34.58m (113'05.00") (38th)
- Ally Henson - 12.23 (6th)Â
- Imunique Archie - 12.98 (20th)
- Myles Epstein - 10.71 (8th)Â
- Jakerra Covington - 14.90 (2nd)Â
- Ally Henson - 13.78 (1st)Â
- Jakerra Covington - 15.30 (8th)Â
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