Staib Sets Javelin Record at Raleigh Relays

Thursday, March 24

Raleigh, N.C.

10 a.m.

James Madison University

Raleigh Relays

3/25/2022 7:09:00 PM | Track & Field

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RALEIGH, N.C. – James Madison track & field junior thrower Shelby Staib broke the program record in the javelin on the first day of the competitive Raleigh Relays at the Paul Derr Track & Field Facility.

DAY ONE HIGHLIGHTS
- Staib finished ninth in a field of 39 competitors as she threw for 160' 6" (48.92m) to set the new school record in the javelin.
- In the 10,000m, Miranda Stanhope crossed the finish line at 34:22.41 to rank third in program history.
- Both Rachel Lloyd and Erica Moolman tied for fifth in the pole vault with marks of 11' 9.75" (3.60m).

DAY TWO HIGHLIGHTS
- In the 100mH, Jordyn Henderson crossed the finish line at 13.86 to tie for third on the Dukes' all-time top 10 list. She finished 10th out of 52 competitors while winning her heat.

DAY THREE HIGHLIGHTS
- Rookie Sofia Lavreshina finished fifth out of 46 competitors in the 400mH with her time of 1:00.64.

Quoting Coach McCown
- "It's been two days of quality performances for this team with one more day to go," commented head coach Ron McCown. "Congratulations to Shelby for setting a new school record in the javelin and also improving on her NCAA first round qualifying mark. Also, congratulations to Miranda and Jordyn for achieving a top-three spot on our top 10 list and setting marks that will place them competitively on the NCAA first round list. We will strive for more top 10 and NCAA marks tomorrow. Go Dukes!"

Up Next
- The Dukes will compete in the Colonial Relays, hosted by William & Mary, on Apr. 1 and 2 in Williamsburg, Va.