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Day One of Gibson Invitational Marked by Lifetime Bests

Four of the Leathernecks' six competitors recorded a lifetime best.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. - Friday action at the Indiana State Gibson Invitational was marked by lifetime bests. The Western Illinois track and field team sent six to compete in day one of the meet, and four recorded the best performances of their collegiate careers. 

Jasmine Stokes represented WIU with not only the best finish, but with a seven-foot improvement on her previous personal record. She placed 11th overall in the hammer throw with a mark of 163 feet, 5 inches (49.82 meters), which also sits 10th all-time on WIU's outdoor list. She is the first Leatherneck to crack the "Top 10" in nine seasons. 

April Goetz and Max Lupo put their best foot forward in the 5,000-meter run for PRs of 18:37.74 and 15:48.92, respectively, and Amelia Peterson raced in at 25.48 in the 200-meter dash. 

The Leathernecks return to the Gibson Track & Field Complex Saturday. Running events begin at 11 a.m. and field events at 11:30 a.m.  

200 
Amelia Peterson | 25.48 | 17/ 47
 
5000
April Goetz | 18:37.74 | 14/30
Kaitlyn Mathews | 20:18.09 | 28/30
Max Lupo | 15:48.92 | 35/37
 
Hammer
Jasmine Stokes | 49.82m (163-5) | 11/36
Morgan Reed | 36.45m (119-7) | 33/36

PR = BOLDED

 
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