BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (UCFKnights.com) – The UCF track and field team collected 10 top 10 finishes as the Knights opened the indoor season at the Blazer Invite on Friday.
With her fourth throw of the day, Gabby Durant set a new personal best in the weight throw. The Plant City, Fla., native finished third overall with a distance of 19.11m/62-8.5.
"I am happy with my performance today," Durant said. "It is always a great feeling when you start the season with a PR, but I know I have a lot left in me. I'm excited and ready to get back to work and prepare for the next meet."
Jhane' Carter joined Durant in the top five with a toss of 18.47m/60-7.25 to take fourth. The Titusville, Fla., native added another top five finish in the shot put, finishing third with a distance of 15.12m/49-7.25.
Shanell Atkins made her UCF debut with a top 10 finish in the shot put, landing at 13.25m/43-5.75.
Rosie Chamberlain finished fourth overall in the 600-meter run, crossing the line in 1:32.14. Kalleigh Forrester posted a time of 10:33.62 to finish sixth in the 3000-meter run.
In her first race as a Knight, Devin D'Oliveira earned a sixth place finish in the 500-meter dash, crossing the line in 1:18.90.
Alissa Williams won her heat and advanced to the finals in the the 60-meter dash with a time of 7.52. The Plaquemine, La., native dropped her time to 7.49 in the finals to finish eighth overall.
A pair of Knights turned in top 10 finishes in the 1000-meter run. Marissa Codispodi crossed the line in 3:00.51 to take eighth place. Teammate Beth Williams was just behind her, finishing ninth with a time of 3:00.69 in her first indoor race as a Knight.
UCF returns to action at the Frank Sevigne Invitational Feb. 2-3 in Lincoln, Neb.
UCF Results
Weight Throw
3. Gabby Durant 19.11m/62-8.5
4. Jhane' Carter 18.47m/60-7.25
18. Shanell Atkins 15.07m/49-5.5
Shot Put
3. Jhane' Carter 15.12m/49-7.25
10. Shanell Atkins 13.25m/43-5.75
16. Gabby Durant 12.75m/41-10
600m Run
4. Rosie Chamberlain 1:32.14
17. Ebony Crear 1:38.76
3000m Run
6. Kalleigh Forrester 10:33.62
500m dash
6. Devin D'Oliveira 1:18.90
19. Ashley Grant 1:30.35
60m dash
7. Alissa Williams 7.52q
11. Shaniya Williams 7.55
17. Sarah Wollaston 7.71
28. Loren Gallmon 7.80
34. Ciara Holback 7.85
36. Johna' Whitaker 7.89
46. Aria Tate 7.97
1000m Run
8. Marissa Codispodi 3:00.51
9. Beth Williams 3:00.69
24. Crystal Tejeda 3:16.98
60m hurdles
11. Johna' Whitaker 8.81
18. Aria Tate 9.06
Triple Jump
13. Briana Potter 11.18m/36-8.25
Mile
17. Katy Soltis 5:22.74
18. Victoria Jung 5:22.75
20. Jessica Dolan 5:29.52
300m Dash
19. Venida Fagan 40.78
29. Loren Gallmon 41.58
31. Shaniya Williams 41.76
38. Natosha Jordan 42.52
Long Jump
19. Keausha Bradley-Macklin 5.17m/16-11.5
4x400 Relay
17. UCF 4:11.77
