Wolfpack Set Personal Bests to Make Their Mark on Final Day of Raleigh Relays

RALEIGH, N.C. – The NC State Wolfpack set multiple personal bests to close out the final day of the Raleigh Relays, concluding a successful weekend at the annual meet.

Day Three Highlights

In the women's long jump, Elyssia Fisher achieved a personal-best mark of 5.92 meters (19 feet, 5.25 inches) to finish fifth and claim the No. 9 spot on the program's all-time list. Jayda Hunter and Nia Poole also recorded personal bests, jumping 5.46 meters (17 feet, 11 inches) and 5.38 meters (17 feet, 8 inches), respectively.

In the hammer throw, two Wolfpack posted season bests. Sydney Freeman threw 56.13 meters (184 feet, 2 inches), while Makala Wright recorded a mark of 54.39 meters (178 feet, 5 inches). Natalie Griffith achieved a personal best with a throw of 44.99 meters (147 feet, 7 inches).

Angelina Napoleon returned to the track and clocked 2:06.37 in the 800 meters, setting a new personal best and securing the No. 5 spot on the program's all-time top-10 list. Kate Putman also delivered a strong performance, running 2:08.06 to earn the No. 10 spot on the list.

NC State competed in the 4x100-meter relay, finishing sixth with a time of 45.98—good for No. 8 on the program's all-time top-10 list.

On the men's side, Tony Taylor II threw a personal-best 51.88 meters (170 feet, 2 inches) to finish fifth in the event.

Xavier Branker competed in the 400-meter hurdles, finishing third with a time of 51.21. Branker is now No. 6 on the program's all-time top-10 list.

Up Next

NC State will return to action April 10-12 at the Duke Invitational, held at Morris Williams Track & Field Stadium in Durham, N.C.

RESULTS

WOMEN
Long Jump
Elyssia Fisher // 5.92m (19' 5.25")- 5th (PB)- 9th all-time
Jayda Hunter // 5.46m (17' 11")- 27th (PB)
Nia Poole // 5.38m (17' 8")- 38th (PB)
Mariama Hunt // X

Hammer Throw
Sydney Freeman // 56.13m (184' 2")- 11th (SB)
Makala Wright // 54.39m (178' 5")- 15th (SB)- 5th all-time
Natalie Griffith // 44.99 (147' 7")- 44th (PB)

200m
Elyssia Fisher // 25.08- 79th

400m Hurdles
Hannah Komukyeya= 1:05.51 (44th)

800m
Angelina Napoleon // 2:06.37- 11th (PB)
Kate Putman // 2:08.06- 21st (PB)
Justine Preisano // 2:15.47- 126th
Kyra Durham // 2:17.06- 142nd
Molly Canon // 2:18.09- 154th

4x100 Relay
NC State // 45.98- 6th

MEN
Hammer
Tony Taylor II // 51.88m (170' 2")- 5th (PB)

Long Jump
Kyzaiah Stone- 6.79m (22' 3.5")- 20th
Asun Pender- 6.62m (21' 8.75")- 27th
Ryan Farness // 6.19m (20' 3.75")- 40th

200m
Kyron Parker // 21.52- 31st
Brandon Harris // 21.74- 57th

400m Hurdles
Xavier Branker // 51.21 (3rd) 6th all-time
James Coleman // 54.19 (25th)

800m
Elliott McArthur // 1:51.08- 47th