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PNC Lenny Lyles Invitational
Herring Breaks Indoor 3K Record For Fourth Time With Marshall T&F Friday
1/26/2024 6:37:00 PM | Track and Field
Marshall scores nine total on first day of Lenny Lyles Invitational
LOUISVILLE, Ky.- Abby Herring has now broken a quarter-century of school records as a member of the Marshall University Cross Country and Track & Field programs.
The latest came Friday at Louisville's PNC Lenny Lyles Invitational in the 3K. Herring raced a 9:21.88 to win the event. Her time broke her own school record time set two weeks prior at the Marshall Classic.
The 2023 NCAA DI Cross Country National Championship qualifier currently holds the top mark in the event in the Sun Belt Conference, and the 35th-best time across NCAA DI.
Friday also featured a victory in the Women's Weight Throw by Rebecca Merritt, who rallied to win with an 18.33 meter throw. The Herd scored in six additional events including a 5th place finish in the Men's 400 by Ethan Bowens.
Marshall's full scoring results from Friday are listed below. Full results can be found HERE.
Marshall Scoring/Qualifying Results Friday
Field Events
Long Jump: Men's: Luke Rader (7th-6.80m) Women's: Lara Check (5th-5.64m)
Weight Throw: Women's: Rebecca Merritt (1st-18.33m), Markayla Moore (8th-16.98m)
High Jump: Women's: Lara Check (4th-1.60m), Alycia Rivera (4th-1.60m)
Track Events
60m Qualifying Prelims: Women's: Kennedy Pedro (Qualified for Prelims-7.82)
3K: Women's: Abby Herring (1st-9:21.88 NEW SCHOOL RECORD)
400: Men's: Ethan Bowens (5th-49.44) Women's: Nyah Harrison (3rd-57.18)
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