Vogt Claims Bronze and 3rd on All-Time List During Day 1 of Landmark Champs
HUNTINGDON, Pa.- Day 1 of the Landmark Track & Field Championships is in the books, with Juniata athletes competing in a number of events throughout the day. Juniata also serves as hosts for this year's meet, with the action concluding on Sunday, May 8th.
Rebecca Christophel (Three Springs, Pa. / Southern Huntingdon) started the day in the 100 Meter Trials with a 12th place finish, clocking in at 13.89 seconds, putting her just short of qualifying for the final race. Her next event was the 200 Meters, where she finished 17th with a time of 28.56 seconds, again knocking her out of the final race on Sunday.
Emily Vogt (Fairfield, Conn. / Fairfield Warde) hit the track later in the day for the 10,000 Meter Run and earned the Eagles' first points of the day. She claimed 3rd place and a bronze medal, with her time of 39:01.73 also landing her 3rd all-time in Juniata history.
Nandee Correia (Stroudsburg, Pa. / Stroudsburg) competed as the sole thrower for the Eagle women, finishing 10th in the Discus Throw with her best mark being 30.51m.
With five events completed and trials done for three others, 15 results remain to be completed tomorrow. Juniata sits in 7th place overall after Day 1, totaling 6 points. Action will resume at 11:00 AM on Sunday.