Marshall University Athletics
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Raleigh Relays
Purvis Sets PR at First Day of Raleigh Relays
3/28/2024 10:19:00 PM | Track and Field
Relays continue Friday from NCSU
RALEIGH, N.C. – Several Marshall track and field athletes competed on day one of the elite Raleigh Relays.
Most notably, Herd junior transfer John Purvis set a personal best in the shot put with a 14th place finish and a 16.49 meter throw. His mark would currently score at the Sun Belt Conference Championship.
Additionally, in track's longest event, the 10K, senior Evan White came within a second of the Marshall school record in the event (Dave Kline - 29:50.24).
FULL MARSHALL RESULTS
10K: Men's: Evan White (29:51.24)
3K Steeplechase: Men's: Ronnie Saunders (9:10.65)
Shot Put: Men's: John Purvis (16.49m), Anthony Dunbar (14.16m) Women's: Markayla Moore (11.56m),
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