News Summary
The Newberry College Wolves showcased their athletic skills at the SWU Gotta Run Invite, securing a powerful third place overall. Andrea Pascual Rivera led with a first place in the Women’s Hammer Throw, while teammates excelled across various events, including second place finishes in javelin and the 5000 meters. As the event concluded, the Wolves were excited to prepare for their next competition, demonstrating strong team spirit and athletic prowess.
Newberry College Wolves Make a Splash at SWU Gotta Run Invite
Newberry, SC – The excitement was palpable as Newberry College’s Wolves took to the tracks and fields at the SWU Gotta Run Invite. Withathletic prowess and team spirit on full display, the Wolves kicked off Day One with an impressive start, earning a total of 32 points and securing a strong third place in the overall team standings.
Hammer Throw Heroes
Leading the charge was Andrea Pascual Rivera, who made headlines with her dazzling performance to clinch first place in the Women’s Hammer Throw, flinging the heavy implement an astounding 52.91 meters on her fifth attempt. Not to be outdone, her teammate, Irma Watson-Perez, showcased her skills to grab the second spot with a throw of 49.70 meters, her monumental final attempt sealing the deal.
Remarkable Field Performances
In the Men’s Javelin, Sean Price showcased his talent by taking home the second spot with a throw of 56.13 meters right out of the gate on his first attempt. He didn’t stop there; he also landed third in the Men’s Hammer Throw with a solid effort measuring 50.48 meters.
Meanwhile, Kiori Butler took to the Women’s Javelin, securing her own second-place finish with a throw of 36.31 meters on her fourth attempt, adding to the team’s points and boosting morale as they moved through the day.
Distance Dominance
The action was tightly packed with Tyler Shumate leading the way in the Men’s 5000 meters, clocking in a time of 16:11.08 to finish second, while his teammate Drew Benson followed behind to finish sixth at 17:00.23. Over in the Men’s Long Jump, Joshua Steele put in his best effort, landing in tenth place with a distance of 5.8 meters on his third attempt, showcasing the breadth of talent on the squad.
Day Two Brings New Victories
As Day Two of the invite kicked off, the Wolves were ready to continue their success. Tyler Shumate returned to the spotlight, not only competing but winning the Men’s 800 meters, achieving a personal best with a time of 1:53.94.
In the Women’s High Jump, Isabel Farup soared to victory with a height of 1.60 meters, while teammate Mia Dionisio showed her strength as well, finishing third at 1.55 meters. The synergy on the team was undeniably impressive.
Sprints and Hurdles
Shamar Brown sprinted his way to fifth place in both the Men’s 400 meters, clocking in at 48.82, and the Men’s 200 meters, finishing in 21.64. Meanwhile, Addison O’Cain rounded out his performance with a fifth-place showing in the Men’s 110-meter hurdles, crossing the line in 15.44.
Competition continued with Tavarian Thompson, who placed ninth in the Men’s 1500 meters, recording a time of 4:21.87, and Brittany Montgomery, securing sixth in the Women’s 400 meters at 1:03.66. The excitement was palpable as Kiori Butler also made her mark in the Women’s Shot Put, achieving fourth place with a throw of 11.55 meters.
Closing Out with Discus
Irma Watson-Perez continued to shine, securing a second-place finish in the Women’s Discus with a throw of 42.23 meters, further solidifying the Wolves’ impressive outing.
As the excitement of the SWU Gotta Run Invite comes to a close, the Newberry College Wolves are already gearing up for their next adventure at the Electric City Invite in Anderson, SC. With this kind of performance, fans can’t help but get excited about what’s next for this talented team!
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