Distance runners, throws kick off first day of home meet
INDIANOLA, Iowa - The Simpson College women's track and field team opened the Kip Janvrin Open with its distance runners and throws taking center stage.
The majority of the success came in the 1,500 meters, with Lara Kallem taking ninth overall in a time of 4:43.72, a new personal best. Kallem also won her heat by outkicking the field over the final 100 meters.
The majority of the rest of the 1,500 meters set either a personal or season best, with Teghan Booth running under the five-minute barrier as well, in a time of 4:51.07.
Emily Erhardt and Aaliyah Johnson claimed top 10 finishes in their respective events. Erhardt took 10th in the 3,000 meter steeplechase in a time of 11:52.85, while Johnson placed ninth in the javelin with a toss of 29.86 meters.
UP NEXT
The Storm resume competition tomorrow at 11 a.m. Maddie Hays will run in the 400 meter hurdles at the Drake Relays at approximately 2 p.m.
MEET REPORT
- 1,500 Meters - 9. Lara Kallem, 4:43.72 (PR) | 23. Teghan Booth, 4:51.07 (PB) | 36. Elise Wieland, 5:00.60 | 37. Kaya Young, 5:00.95 (PB) | 64. Jenna Gessert, 5:27.01 (PB) | 69. Hannah McGraw, 5:34.72 (PB) | 72. Bree Tenges, 5:38.44 (PB) | 75. Araceli Tapetillo, 5:46.81 (SB) | 78. Ella Pippert, 5:53.96
- 3,000 Meter Steeplechase - 10. Emily Erhardt, 11:52.85 | 16. Mya Whitaker, 12:21.76 (SB)
- 5,000 Meters - 46. Kate Huisinga, 19:00.08 | 57. Ashley Rockhold, 19:19.58 (SB) | 71. Emily Escoto, 20:12.00 | 75. Elie Tuhn, 20:45.37
- Javelin - 9. Aaliyah Johnson, 29.86m
PB= personal best, SB=season best
