MOCS TRACK HIT PERSONAL BESTS AT CATAMOUNT CLASSIC
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CULLOWHEE, N.C. --- University of Tennessee at Chattanooga freshmen
Rebekah Bryant and
Rebekah Hampton each jumped personal bests Friday afternoon at the Beynon Sports Catamount Classic hosted by Western Carolina in Cullowhee, N.C.
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Hampton improved her distance in the long jump from 4.87 meter to 5.07 placing 14
th overall. Bryant edged out her previous best jump with a distance of 4.96 meters, placing 19
th.
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Taylor Grayson had a season-best 41.12 meters in the hammer throw, just missing her career-best distance.
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"Taylor started the meet off with a great hammer throw," Chattanooga head coach
Andy Meyer said. "Both
Rebekah Bryant and
Rebekah Hampton set PRs. Coach Gadson has done an outstanding job in their season progression."
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In the women's Elite Mile,
Brianna Nelson edged out her indoor PR by three seconds taking fifth with a time of 5:11.
Emily Poole was seventh overall with a time of 5:18 and
Sophia Neglia was two spots behind with a time of 5:24.
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The Mocs, tied for eighth with six points, will continue competition Saturday. Live scoring is available online at GoMocs.com.
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Hammer Throw
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Long Jump
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Elite Mile
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