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Penn Challenge
Women’s Track & Field Competes Through Damp Conditions at Penn Challenge
3.23.24 | Women's Track and Field
PHILADELPHIA — The Temple Women's Track & Field team competed admirably on a very rainy day in West Philadelphia at the Penn Challenge at Franklin Field on Saturday, March 23.
The Cherry & White saw seven top-five placements and four personal records. The Owls competed against a field of 11 total teams.
How it Happened
> In the 400 meters, Jade Pope took first place with a time of 57.21.
> The Owls saw another solid group performance in the pole vault, with Allie Riches leading the way at 3.91 meters (12-10), placing second. Cierra Crane was just behind in third place, leaping 3.66 meters (12-0). Aliza White Vega set a new outdoor personal record at 3.66 meters (12-0), placing sixth.
> Nicole Castor led the way in high jump, placing second at a height of 1.60 meters (5-03). Amira Green placed sixth at 1.50 meters (4-11).
> Nya Browne placed second in the 100-meter hurdles, clocking in at 15.30.
> Allyson Metzger placed fourth in the 100 meters, clocking a new personal-best time in the event.
> In the 3,000 meters, Elsa Chan placed fifth with a time of 10:00.77. The mark is an outdoor personal record.
> In the 200 meters, Metzger placed eighth at 25.85.
> Dominyka Petraskaite competed well in the 1,500 meters, placing 16th out of 37 runners with a time of 4:49.75.
Results
Full results can be found here.
Up Next
Temple is set to travel to Princeton, New Jersey to compete at the Sam Howell Invitational on March 30. The event is hosted by Princeton University.
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