Tuohy Sets Facility and Program Records at Liberty Twilight Meet
5/6/2025 10:03:00 PM | Track
LYNCHBURG, VA – Patrick Tuohy shattered both the Matthes-Hopkins Track facility record and the NC State program record in the 800m at the Liberty Twilight, highlighting a strong performance by a select group of Wolfpack athletes to close out the regular season in Lynchburg, Va.
Tuohy clocked an impressive time of 1:47.56, setting a new standard for both the facility and the NC State track and field program. Fellow Wolfpack runner Ryan Motondo also competed in the 800m, finishing seventh with a time of 1:52.26.
In the field events, Tony Taylor II earned a third-place finish in the hammer throw, recording a mark of 52.14m (171' 0.75").
On the distance side, Jimmy Mullarkey competed in the 1500m, placing sixth with a time of 3:48.35.
The Wolfpack women also had strong showings. Ta'Honny Exum claimed first place in the shot put with a throw of 14.30m (46' 10.75"), while Sydney Freeman took second in the hammer throw with a mark of 52.18m (171' 2.25"). Rounding out the women's podium finishes, Jakerra Covington placed third in the javelin with a throw of 41.60m (136' 5.75").
The Liberty Twilight served as a strong final tune-up before postseason competition, with the ACC Championships set for May 15-17 at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, N.C.
RESULTS
WOMEN
Hammer Throw
Sydney Freeman // 52.18m (171' 2.25")- 2nd
Shot Put
Ta'Honny Exum // 14.30m (46' 10.75")0 1st
Javelin
Jakerra Covington // 41.60m (136' 5.75")- 3rd
MEN
Hammer Throw
Tony Taylor II // 52.14m (171' 0.75")- 3rd
800m
Patrick Tuohy // 1:47.56- 1st MR
Ryan Motondo // 1:52.26- 7th
1500m
Jimmy Mullarkey // 3:48.35- 6th
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